Welcome to another jam-packed edition of Anime Lore Hub’s Weekly Roundup! From highly anticipated anime episodes and global award shows to unexpected celebrity moments and thrilling announcements—this week in the anime world was full of excitement. Whether you’re a seasoned otaku or a casual viewer, we’ve got everything you need to stay in the loop.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: A Global Celebration of Anime
Date: May 25, 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan
One of the biggest highlights of this week was the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 held in Tokyo, showcasing the best of anime over the past year. With Solo Leveling emerging as the Anime of the Year, the event honored exceptional works and creators across 30+ categories.
Major Award Winners:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Anime of the Year | Solo Leveling |
| Best Animation | Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc |
| Best Director | Keiichiro Saito (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End) |
| Best Film | Look Back |
| Best Comedy | Mashle: Magic and Muscles |
| Best Romance | Blue Box |
| Best Voice Actor (JP) | Takuya Eguchi (Chainsaw Man as Aki) |
| Best Voice Actor (EN) | Zeno Robinson (My Hero Academia as Hawks) |
| Best Score | Attack on Titan Final Season |
Celebrities like J Balvin, Finn Wolfhard, and Kacey Musgraves added glam to the event, while d4vd impressed fans with a Jujutsu Kaisen-inspired outfit.
🎤 "Anime is now not just culture—it’s global emotion," said Crunchyroll CEO Rahul Purini.
Anime Episodes Aired This Week
Several ongoing series aired new episodes between May 25 and June 1. If you missed them, here’s your quick catch-up:
Popular Weekly Airings:
- One Piece – Episode 1108: Luffy vs. Saturn intensifies on Egghead Island!
- Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc – Episode 3: Giyu’s past revealed.
- Wind Breaker – Episode 9: Sakura takes on another school gang.
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 – Political tensions rise.
- Kaiju No. 8 – Kafka finally faces Kaiju No. 10!
- My Hero Academia Season 7 – Heroes regroup for a final counterattack.
- Spice and Wolf (Remake) – Lawrence and Holo’s journey continues through economic twists.
New Anime Announcements
The week also featured a slew of new anime announcements and trailers:
Newly Announced / Teased Projects:
- Solo Leveling: Season 2 – Arise From the Shadow gets an October 2025 release window.
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 trailer confirmed for July 2025.
- One Punch Man Season 3 – New character art revealed; expected in late 2025.
- Dragon Ball Daima – New visual and villains teased.
- Devil May Cry anime by Netflix – Confirmed for a Fall 2025 release.
- Kimi ni Todoke: Season 3 – Announced by Netflix with returning cast.
Anime Events and Conventions
Several major anime conventions and expos took place this week, drawing massive crowds worldwide.
CCXP Mexico 2025 (May 30 – June 1)
Location: Mexico City
Highlights:
- Crunchyroll booth featured a life-size Gundam.
- Exclusive trailers for Ninja Kamui, Moonrise, and Solo Leveling 2.
- Cosplay contests and fan meetups exploded on social media.
Colossalcon 2025 (May 28 – June 1)
Location: Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Known for mixing anime fandom with a waterpark resort setting, this event was filled with fun panels, voice actor signings, and karaoke nights.
Dream Con 2025 (May 30 – June 1)
Location: Houston, Texas
Dream Con continues to elevate Black voices in anime and gaming. This year featured panels with content creators, game demos, and tournaments.
Upcoming Anime Movies
Anpanman: Chapon’s Hero!
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Director: Toshikazu Hashimoto
Studio: TMS Entertainment
The 36th movie in the beloved children’s franchise will introduce a new bubbly character, Chapon, voiced by YÅ« Aoi.
Anime x Fashion Collaborations
- UNIQLO x Attack on Titan final chapter collection sold out in minutes.
- Puma x Naruto limited-edition footwear now available in select stores in Japan and the US.
- d4vd x Crunchyroll Capsule Collection teased, blending anime streetwear with original music themes.
Mobile Game Collaborations
- Genshin Impact x Frieren – Rumored collab event teased for later this year.
- Tower of Fantasy x Solo Leveling crossover confirmed for September 2025.
- PUBG Mobile – Limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 skins and voice packs launched.
Fan Art & Social Media Trends
This week’s most viral anime-related hashtags and trends:
#SoloLevelingArise– Gameplay clips and Jinwoo cosplays flooded Instagram and TikTok.#FinnWolfhardAnimeAwards– Fans gushed over his unexpected buzzcut.#KaijuNo8Ep9– Kafka’s transformation scene became a meme template.#DemonSlayerTrainingArc– Emotional Giyu scenes trending on YouTube Shorts.
Looking Ahead: June 2025 Sneak Peek
Here are a few anime to watch out for in the coming weeks:
- Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture (June 21)
- Bungou Stray Dogs Season 6 – Confirmed for Summer 2025
- Kowloon Generic Romance – Slice-of-life mystery starts June 10
- Moonrise – Sci-fi anime from WIT Studio streaming on Netflix from June 30
Final Thoughts
From epic anime battles to awards and fan love, this week showed us once again why the anime world never sleeps. Whether you're excited for Solo Leveling Season 2, emotional over Demon Slayer, or just geeking out over collabs and cosplays—there's always something happening in the anime universe.
✨ Stay tuned next week for more in-depth anime updates.
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