The highly anticipated Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 have arrived, promising heaps of excitement, grandeur, and heartfelt speeches akin to those in the climax of a Shonen series.

Happening live from Japan at 6 PM JST (2:30 PM IST) on May 25, the event boasts top-notch celebrities as hosts, captivating music performances, and heartfelt recognition for the series that kept us on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the year.

This year’s list of nominees is truly exceptional. From the breathtaking animation of “Demon Slayer” to the unconventional storytelling of “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” the 2025 awards showcase the triumph of anime’s worldwide influence. Covering a range of categories including soundtracks and heartwarming slice-of-life tales, fans are in for a treat during this ceremony.

Let’s get into the winners:

Anime of the Year: Solo Leveling

Film of the Year: Look Back

Best Animation: Demon Slayer

Best Director: Keiichiro Saito (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)

Best Original Anime: Ninja Kamui

Best Anime Song: “Otokone” by Creepy Nuts (Dan da Dan)

Best Romance Anime: Blue Box

Best Score: Solo Leveling

Best Slice of Life: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

Best Main Character: Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling)

Best Voice Actor (Hindi): Lohit Sharma as Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2)

Best Comedy: Mashle: Magic and Muscles

Best Ending Sequence: “Request” by Krage

Best Continuing Series: Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc

Global Impact Award: Attack on Titan (No surprise there.)

And in true Crunchyroll fashion, the event isn’t just about who wins what—it’s a pop culture playground. J Balvin brings the reggaeton heat, while Stranger Things duo Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo add a dose of Netflix energy. We’re also getting appearances from Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves, Olympic queen Chloe Kim, and Japanese heartthrob Dean Fujioka. Oh, and Pabllo Vittar is here to slay, alongside Damiano David and Mayu Matsuoka, because why not turn this into an international superstar summit?

From viral anthems to high-stakes sword fights, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards prove that anime isn’t just having a moment—it is the moment. Whether you’re a subtitled ride-or-die or just here for the fan theories and aesthetics, tonight’s show is for you.

The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards will be streamed live on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.