The ninth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards is set to take place this Sunday, May 25, 2025, celebrating the very best in anime with a global livestream event.
Fans around the world can tune in to the pre-show at 4 p.m. (Manila time), followed by the main ceremony at 5 p.m. (Manila time), via Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as SONY PICTURES CORE and the Sony Group Corp Global and JP YouTube Channels.
This year’s show will also be available in Hindi dubs for the first time, opening the celebration up to even more anime lovers in India.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading annual awards program recognizing fan-favorite anime series, characters, and creators across streaming, film, and music. It’s a global celebration of anime culture and creativity, with fans casting more than 51 million votes this year — a massive increase from last year’s 17 million.
This year’s nominees span over 50 beloved series and films produced by more than 35 talented studios, highlighting the rich and diverse landscape of anime storytelling.
The 2025 ceremony promises a star-studded lineup of presenters from across the globe, including Japanese celebrities Hongō Kanata, Matsuoka May, Ichikawa Saya, and DEAN FUJIOKA, along with international names such as Kacey Musgraves, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Plastique Tiara. Hosts Sally Amaki, a renowned voice actress, and Kabira Jon, a popular entertainer, will lead the festivities.
The night will also feature electrifying musical performances by some of anime’s most iconic artists. Japanese singer LiSA will perform her hit theme “Gurenge” from “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” while hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts will bring their viral anime themes to life. Rock band FLOW will also take the stage in honor of the 20th anniversary of “Eureka Seven.”
No matter where you are in the world, you can join in the excitement. For a full list of times and access to additional content including presenter bios and downloadable media assets, visit the official Anime Awards website.
To relive the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments, don’t miss a special recap episode of “The Anime Effect podcast,” dropping on May 30. Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President will break down the biggest wins, surprises, and moments from the night.
This article was co-written with ChatGPT based on a press release from Crunchyroll. Edited by Ederic Eder.
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