The highly anticipated Crunchyroll Anime Awards is back and will stream live worldwide on May 25. This year’s event is shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrations of anime ever, featuring a star-packed list of presenters, exciting musical performances, and some of the top anime series competing for top honors.
Famous international stars, including J Balvin and Stranger Things actors Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo, will join the show, blending anime culture with global pop icons like never before. Fans can look forward to a unique mix of anime appreciation and mainstream entertainment.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 is happening this weekend and will be streamed live all around the world on May 25. The event starts at 6 PM Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). A special pre-show will begin one hour earlier to warm up the audience for an exciting night.
This year’s Anime Awards is one of the biggest ever. It will feature famous celebrities, international music performances, and nominations from some of the most loved anime series. Whether you’re a fan of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Solo Leveling, or enjoy anime music like Bling-Bang-Bang-Born, this event has something special for everyone.
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Global Celebrities Joining the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025
One of the most exciting things about this year’s Anime Awards is the incredible list of celebrity presenters. Stars from around the world will take part in the show. Popular names like J Balvin, and Stranger Things actors Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo will be presenting awards during the event.
But that’s not all. This year, the awards are going truly international with a mix of celebrities from music, sports, and entertainment. These include:
- Kacey Musgraves, Grammy-winning country singer
- Chloe Kim, Olympic gold medal-winning snowboarder
- Dean Fujioka, Japanese actor and singer
- Pabllo Vittar, Brazilian drag performer and pop star
- Damiano David, lead singer of Italian rock band Måneskin
- Mayu Matsuoka, famous Japanese actress
This wide variety of presenters shows how anime has become a big part of global culture, not just in Japan but around the world.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 Live Performances
Music is also a major highlight this year. Popular Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts will perform live. They are known for their hit anime songs like Otonoke from Dan Da Dan and Bling-Bang-Bang-Born from Mashle. Fans can expect a high-energy performance from them.
Also performing will be FLOW, the legendary rock band celebrating 20 years of Eureka Seven, and LiSA, who is famous for her powerful songs in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is not just an event, it’s a global celebration of anime. With a mix of famous presenters, fan-favorite anime, and powerful musical performances, it brings together anime lovers from across the world. Whether you watch anime casually or are a die-hard fan, this show is sure to entertain and inspire.
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Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 Nominations
Six popular anime series are competing for the prestigious Anime of the Year award in Crunchyroll Anime Awards:
- Dan Da Dan
- Delicious in Dungeon
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Kaiju No. 8
- Solo Leveling
- The Apothecary Diaries
Among these, Frieren and Dan Da Dan have stood out, receiving multiple nominations in key categories like Best Main Character, Best Animation, and Best Score.
Other Notable Nominations:
- Best Film: Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, Spy x Family CODE: White, and Look Back lead the list.
- Best Original Anime: BUCCHIGIRI?! and Ninja Kamui shine in a diverse group of nominees.
- Best Isekai: This popular genre features strong contenders such as Re:Zero, Suicide Squad ISEKAI, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
- Fan Favorites: The “Must Protect At All Costs” category includes beloved characters like Anya Forger from Spy x Family and Senshi from Delicious in Dungeon.
Dan Da Dan is a standout, receiving nominations in nearly every major category, including Best Action, Best Character Design, and several voice acting awards for both its Japanese and English casts.
With big-name stars from Hollywood, Tokyo, and Latin America joining the event as presenters and performers, anime is becoming a mainstream cultural phenomenon. Whether you’re cheering for Solo Leveling’s Sung Jinwoo or watching J Balvin present an award, one thing is clear—anime is now a global sensation.
