The biggest night in anime is back! The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 will stream live on May 25, featuring star-studded presenters, electrifying performances, and fierce competition for Anime of the Year. Here’s everything you need to know—from nominees to how to watch.
When & Where to Watch the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 will be held in Tokyo and broadcast globally on:
- 📅 Date: May 25, 2025
- ⏰ Time:
- 6 PM JST (Japan)
- 2:30 PM IST (India)
- 4 AM EST (USA)
- 📺 Streaming Platforms:
- Crunchyroll’s YouTube & Twitch
- Official Crunchyroll website
A pre-show begins one hour before the main event, featuring behind-the-scenes exclusives and red-carpet moments.
Star-Studded Presenters & Performances
This year’s ceremony blends anime fandom with global pop culture, featuring:
🎤 Celebrity Presenters:
- J Balvin (Grammy-winning artist)
- Finn Wolfhard & Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things stars)
- Kacey Musgraves (Country music icon)
- Pabllo Vittar (Brazilian drag superstar)
- Chloe Kim (Olympic snowboarder)
- Dean Fujioka (Japanese actor & singer)
🎶 Musical Performances:
- Creepy Nuts (Dan Da Dan & Mashle openings)
- FLOW (Celebrating 20 years of Eureka Seven)
- LiSA (Demon Slayer anthem singer)
Anime of the Year Nominees – Who Will Win?
Six blockbuster anime are competing for the top prize:
- Dan Da Dan – A supernatural comedy with viral openings.
- Delicious in Dungeon – A fantasy cooking adventure.
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – A melancholic yet beautiful fantasy.
- Kaiju No. 8 – A monster-action sensation.
- Solo Leveling – The breakout dark fantasy of 2024.
- The Apothecary Diaries – A historical mystery with a genius protagonist.
Frieren and Dan Da Dan lead with multiple nominations, including Best Animation, Best Score, and Best Main Character.
Attack on Titan Wins First-Ever Global Impact Award
In a surprise early announcement, Crunchyroll revealed that Attack on Titan has won the inaugural Global Impact Award—honoring anime that reshaped pop culture worldwide.
Why Did Attack on Titan Win?
- 🌍 Worldwide Phenomenon: One of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful anime ever.
- 🏆 Rotten Tomatoes Dominance: Three seasons hold a 100% critics score.
- 🎬 Legacy: The final film, Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, released in 2025, cemented its legendary status.
“Attack on Titan changed anime forever,” said Crunchyroll COO Gita Rebbapragada. “This award celebrates its cultural footprint across generations.”
Final Predictions & How to Vote
While voting has closed, fans are eagerly debating who will take home awards in:
- Best Action Anime (Solo Leveling vs. Kaiju No. 8)
- Best Fantasy (Frieren vs. Delicious in Dungeon)
- Best Opening Song (Creepy Nuts’ Bling-Bang-Bang-Born is a strong contender)
Don’t Miss the Biggest Anime Event of 2025!
Whether you’re rooting for Frieren, Solo Leveling, or Dan Da Dan, this year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards promises unforgettable moments.
🔴 Set a reminder: Watch live on May 25 via Crunchyroll’s YouTube or Twitch.
Which anime do YOU think deserves to win? Let us know in the comments!
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