Solo Leveling Sets New Record at 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held on May 25 at Tokyo's Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa, celebrated the year's most outstanding anime productions. Hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, the ceremony recognized excellence across 32 categories, reflecting the industry's growth and diversity.


Solo Leveling's Historic Achievement

Solo Leveling emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing nine awards—the most ever won by a single series in one year at the event. The series captivated audiences with its compelling narrative and high-quality production, earning accolades including Anime of the Year, Best New Series, Best Action Anime, Best Score, and Best Ending Sequence for "request" by krage. Protagonist Sung Jinwoo was honored as Best Main Character, and Masumi Mutsuda received Best Voice Actor Performance (Spanish) for his portrayal of Jinwoo.

Other Notable Winners

  • Frieren: Beyond Journey's End: Recognized for Best Drama, Best Background Art, Best Direction (Keiichiro Saito), and Best Supporting Character (Fern).

  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Awarded Best Continuing Series and Best Animation for the Hashira Training Arc.

  • Dandadan: Took home Best Character Design and Best Opening Sequence for "Otonoke" by Creepy Nuts.

  • Look Back: Named Best Anime Film.

  • Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World: Won Best Isekai Anime.

  • Attack on Titan: Received the Global Impact Award.


    Expanded Categories and Global Recognition

    This year's awards introduced new categories, including Best Isekai Anime and Best Voice Actor Performance (Hindi), reflecting the genre's global reach and the diverse talents contributing to its success. Notably, Lohit Sharma won Best Voice Actor Performance (Hindi) for his role in "Jujutsu Kaisen" Season 2.

    The ceremony featured appearances by international celebrities such as J Balvin, Kacey Musgraves, and stars from "Stranger Things," underscoring anime's growing influence in mainstream entertainment.


    Looking Ahead

    The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards highlighted the dynamic and evolving nature of the anime industry, celebrating both established franchises and emerging series. As anime continues to captivate audiences worldwide, fans eagerly anticipate the stories and innovations the coming year will bring.

    For a complete list of winners and more details, visit the official Crunchyroll Anime Awards page.