The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 celebrated the finest achievements in anime over the past year. From thrilling action sequences to emotionally moving stories, this year’s ceremony honored a wide variety of genres and studios. Fans from around the world came together to vote, and the results are finally in!
Let’s take a deep dive into the winners and what made them stand out.
Anime of the Year – Solo Leveling
There was no surprise when Solo Leveling took home the most prestigious award of the night. With its stunning animation, dynamic action, and compelling protagonist Sung Jinwoo, this adaptation of the popular webtoon blew audiences away from its premiere to finale. The underdog-to-overlord journey captivated fans globally.
Best Continuation Series – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer continues its legacy of excellence, winning Best Continuation Series. The latest arcs not only maintained the series' momentum but elevated it with emotionally resonant storytelling and jaw-dropping animation, especially during the Hashira Training Arc and the conclusion of the Swordsmith Village Arc.
Best Animation – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Ufotable once again showed why it is the master of visual spectacle. Demon Slayer’s animation pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in 2D anime, earning it the Best Animation award. Each battle scene felt like a cinematic experience.
Best Action – Solo Leveling
With its high-stakes dungeon raids, smooth power-scaling, and intense fight choreography, Solo Leveling grabbed the Best Action title. Sung Jinwoo’s transformation scenes and shadow army summons were particularly iconic.
Best Drama – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End offers a reflective and heartfelt story of a mage learning about humanity, emotion, and memory after her adventure ends. Its quiet moments and powerful character work earned it the Best Drama of 2025.
Best Comedy – Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Who knew that muscles could outshine magic? Mashle delivered laughs with its absurd premise and deadpan humor, winning Best Comedy. Think of it as Harry Potter meets One Punch Man—but with cream puffs and serious flexing.
Best Slice of Life – Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
A surprise but well-deserved win, Makeine showcased a light-hearted yet emotionally rich slice-of-life story that subverted rom-com tropes. Its self-awareness and ensemble cast brought refreshing energy to the genre.
Best Romance – Blue Box
Blue Box blends romance and sports in a slow-burn love story that’s as sweet as it is heartfelt. With realistic emotional growth and grounded characters, it captured the Best Romance award with grace.
Anime Film of the Year – Look Back
Based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga, Look Back is a poignant story of friendship, creativity, and tragedy. Its emotionally devastating narrative and minimalistic style made it the standout anime film of the year.
Best Isekai – Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World
Re:Zero made its triumphant return, reminding fans why it’s the king of isekai. With its emotional complexity, time loops, and deeply layered protagonist Subaru, it stood tall among countless new isekai entries.
Best New Series – Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling swept the awards, also clinching Best New Series. As a fresh debut, it left a powerful impact and showed the potential of webtoon-based anime adaptations.
Best Main Character – Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling)
From the weakest hunter to an all-powerful Shadow Monarch, Sung Jinwoo stole the spotlight. His determination, evolution, and presence made him a fan favorite and earned him Best Main Character.
Best VA Performance – English: Aleks Le (Sung Jinwoo)
Aleks Le brought depth and intensity to Jinwoo’s English voice performance. His delivery during emotional moments and epic battles made him a standout among voice actors this year.
Best VA Performance – Japanese: Aoi Yuki (Maomao, The Apothecary Diaries)
Aoi Yuki, known for her range, breathed life into Maomao, a smart and quirky heroine. Her voice performance was subtle, intelligent, and nuanced—earning her the win in a highly competitive category.
Best Director – Keiichiro Saito (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)
Keiichiro Saito’s direction in Frieren was nothing short of masterful. Balancing magical elements with deep emotional storytelling, his vision gave the anime a timeless, meditative quality.
Best Original Anime – Ninja Kamui
Ninja Kamui proved that original anime still have a strong place in the industry. With fluid animation, mature themes, and gritty storytelling, it earned the Best Original Anime award, standing out in a sea of adaptations.
Best Anime Song – “Otonoke” (Dandadan)
With powerful vocals and psychedelic energy, Otonoke from Dandadan became a fan-favorite. The song perfectly captured the series’ supernatural and chaotic vibe, making it a deserving winner.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards highlighted how diverse and creative the anime world has become. From emotionally driven dramas to explosive action and unforgettable music, this year had something for every kind of anime fan.
As webtoons like Solo Leveling rise to prominence and traditional juggernauts like Demon Slayer continue their legacy, the future of anime looks brighter than ever.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments:
- Did your favorite anime win?
- Were there any surprising results?
- What are your predictions for 2026?
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