Crunchyroll will livestream the 2025 Anime Awards next Sunday, May 25th. The ceremony celebrates the best in Japanese animation and has recognized major titles in previous editions. Among the most awarded, Jujutsu Kaisen comes out on top, with a total of 24 wins.
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Following the ranking, Demon Slayer has 20 awards and Attack on Titan has 16. The three animes have dominated the last few seasons, accumulating trophies in categories such as best direction, animation and dubbing performances in several languages.
Jujutsu Kaisen is the biggest winner in history
Jujutsu Kaisen has surpassed the two-dozen awards mark, solidifying its position as the awards' top honor. In 2024 alone, it won 11 trophies, including Anime of the Year, Best Direction, Character Design, and Best Opening. The second season, produced by MAPPA, was recognized for its technical and narrative excellence.
The character Satoru Gojo earned wins in the categories of Best Supporting Character and voice performances in Japanese, French, and Portuguese. The awards recognized the closing theme song "Akari," which reinforced the production's audiovisual impact. In 2023, the jury chose the feature film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 as Best Film, highlighting its performances in German, European Spanish, and Italian.
In previous years, the anime had already been named Anime of the Year in 2021 and won categories such as Best Fight Scene, Best Antagonist, and Best Voice Performance in multiple languages. These multiple wins demonstrate the series' continued popularity among critics and audiences.
Demon Slayer remains a crowd favorite
With 20 awards under its belt, Demon Slayer remains one of the most acclaimed anime today. In 2024, the Blacksmith's Village arc won Best Animation, Art Direction, and Fantasy Anime. Studio Ufotable earned recognition for its striking visuals and detailed world-building.
The previous season, which aired in 2023, earned four other wins, including Best Director, Best Action Anime, and Best Performance in Latin Spanish. The refined visuals of the Entertainment District arc also earned awards for designer Akira Matsushima.
In 2022, the anime won in important categories such as Best Picture, Original Score, and Ending. Mugen Train also received recognition for its French, Russian, and Spanish dubbing. In 2020, it took home the Anime of the Year award, with a special mention for Tanjiro and Nezuko's fight against Rui.
Attack on Titan closes the awards podium
Third in the rankings, Attack on Titan has won 16 awards at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. In 2024, it won in the Best Soundtrack category for "The Final Chapters Special 1 ," produced by MAPPA. The music remains one of the series' strengths.
The previous year, the company won six trophies, including Best Main Character for Eren Jaeger, Best Japanese Performance, and Best Drama Anime. The song "The Rumbling" also received recognition, as did the score by Kohta Yamamoto and Hiroyuki Sawano.
The final season had already won Anime of the Year in 2022, when Eren was named Best Antagonist. The opening credits and vocal performances have also won awards in previous years, including Lucas Almeida's performance in the 2021 Brazilian dub.
Attack on Titan began its winning streak in 2019 and has maintained a consistent presence at the awards since then. The evolving plot and complex characters keep the film a favorite among critics and audiences.
