At CCXP in SΓ£o Paulo, Brazil, Crunchyroll, the leading brand driving global anime fandom, revealed that the ninth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 2025. The event will feature a star-studded orange carpet, followed by a global live stream before the award ceremony.
Crunchyroll has revealed that drag pop icon and musician Pabllo Vittar will be its first-ever Brazilian celebrity presenter and anime fan for the upcoming ceremony. More celebrity presenters from the realms of television, film, sports, fashion, and music, along with musical performers, will be disclosed as the event date approaches.
The immensely popular voice actress and idol Sally Amaki, along with celebrated entertainer Jon Kabira, will reprise their roles as co-hosts. Additionally, Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, will once again deliver the opening remarks.
βThe Crunchyroll Anime Awards is one of the biggest moments for anime all year β thanks to the creators honored and fans who will decide the winners,β said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. βWeβre thrilled to host the awards again in the birthplace of anime and produce a celebration of the worldβs fastest growing entertainment space.β
The largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation continues to evolve and expand with a new eligibility period, voting window and categories. The Crunchyroll Anime Awardsβ move from March to May begins a transition towards anΒ updated eligibility period that celebrates a clearly defined calendar year of anime.
Exclusively for the 2025 Anime Awards, the updated eligibility period will expand from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, encompassing five seasons (or quarters) of anime. This expanded window marks a transition year that ensures no anime goes uncelebrated and fans have the opportunity to vote for their favorite series, film, creators, and more. In the future, nominee eligibility will extend from January 1 to December 31.
“Every year we see an outpouring of love and admiration from fans around the world, voting for and cheering on their favorite shows and creators,” added Gita Rebbapragada, Crunchyroll’s Chief Operating Officer. “This year will be no different as anime continues to captivate larger and more diverse audiences than ever before.”
Crunchyroll has revealed 32 categories that capture animeβs contributions to popular culture and reflect its continued global growth. From fresh new categories like Best Isekai and Best Hindi Voice Artist to fan favorites like Best Opening Sequence and Best Main Character, the accolades continue to parallel the expansion of anime. The full list can be found on the Anime Awards Official Website ( http://theanimeawards.com/ )
To be revealed on April 3, 2025 as fan voting begins, the nominees in each category will be selected by the passionate and independent 2025 Anime Awards judges, who represent global creatives, tastemakers, experts, and influencers.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performances powering the global love of anime. The ninth annual Anime Awards will take place at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo on May 25, 2025. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the event. The event will be livestreamed for global audiences.
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