The night of Japanese animations has happened! We introduce the winners of the long -awaited edition of Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 . Therefore, each production shone uniquely in the awards, consolidating itself as a reference in their respective categories. However, Light Light Soling gained prominence as the biggest award -winning anime of the event.
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Best Anime of the Year: LIGHT SOIL
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Light Light Soil won the title of Anime of the Year with justice at Crunchyroll. Thus, the adaptation of the famous South Korean Webtoon presented Sung Jinwoo, a weak hunter who, after surviving a deadly dungeon, acquired unique skills. In addition, production stood out especially for the fluid animation and spectacular action scenes.
Movie of the Year: Look Back
Studio: Durian
Look Back was awarded as a movie of the year thanks to his sensitive and deep narrative. Inspired by Tatsuki Fujimoto's work, the feature features the story of two young aspiring Mangakás. Although they build a relationship marked by art, rivalry and tragedy, which thrilled the audience with their impeccable cinematic aesthetics.
Global Impact: Attack on Titan
Studio: Mappa
Attack on Titan was recognized by the global impact he generated around the world. The last phase of Eren Jaeger's saga snatched hearings with his intense narrative and the ethical dilemmas presented. Arguably, the work has consolidated itself as one of the most influential anime of the decade.
Best Continuation: Demon Slayer Hashiras Training Arch
Studio: UFOTABLE
Demon Slayer kept his excellence by winning as a better continuation. The new phase highlighted the training of Tanjiro and his friends with the hashiras, the strongest swords of Demon Slayer Corps. In addition, the impressive quality of animation and the emotional development of the characters has been widely praised.
Best debutant series: LIGHT SOIL
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Lighting soil has also been recognized as the best rookie series. The series debuted with an immediate impact, quickly winning fans around the world. Loyalty to the original material, as well as vibrant struggles, raised the pattern for webtoons adaptations.
Best Original Anime: Ninja Kamui
Studio: E&H Production
Ninja Kamui won as best original anime, thanks to his electrifying narrative. The plot follows Joe Higan, a ninja who tries to escape his violent past, but is forced to resume his skills when persecuted. Thus, the visceral action and the intense rhythm stood out as strengths.
Best Animation: Demon Slayer
Studio: UFOTABLE
Demon Slayer was again awarded, this time in the best animation category. Its visual quality is indisputable, with detailed scenarios, breathtaking effects and impeccable fight choreography. Production is therefore reaffirmed as a maximum reference in technical excellence in the anime.
Best Character Design: Dandadan
Studio: Science Saru
Dandadan won the best character design prize with praise. The creative trait and the unique expressions of the characters perfectly balanced humor and supernatural tension. Thus, visual originality has received praise from both criticism and the public.
Best direction: Keiichiro Saito (Frieren and The Journey to Beyond)
Studio: Madhouse
Keiichiro Saito was awarded by his sensitive and refined direction in Frieren and the journey to beyond. He led the history of the Elf Frrieren, who seeks to understand humanity after the loss of his companions. Thus, the direction thrilled the viewers with their delicacy.
Best artistic scenario: Frieren and the journey to beyond
Studio: Madhouse
Frieren also received the award for best artistic scenario. The scenarios were carefully elaborated, creating a melancholy and beautiful atmosphere that intensified the protagonist's emotional journey. These visual elements were fundamental to the immersion of the public.
Best Romance Anime: Blue Box
Studio: Telecom Animation Film
Blue Box enchanted in the best romance anime category. The plot follows Taiki, who nourishes a silent passion for colleague Chinatsu, while both seek to stand out in the sport. The natural development of feelings and the sensitivity of the characters were widely praised.
Best Comedy Anime: Mashle - Magic and Muscles
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Mashle stood out as the best comedy anime by irreverently classics of magic. The story accompanies Mash, a boy without magical power, but with absurd physical strength. The exaggerated humor and unusual situations ensured a lot of laughter and a legion of fans.
Best Action Anime: Lighting Soling
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Lighting soil also dominated in the category of best action anime. The combat scenes stood out for their intensity, with impressive choreography and sweeping visual effects. In this way, the series kept the viewers glazed in each episode.
Best Anime Iskai: Re: Zero
Studio: White Fox
Re: Zero triumphed as the best anime ISEKAI. The new season deepened Subaru's complex journey in an alternative world full of dangers and mysteries. The anime was again recognized for its strong emotional burden and engaging plot.
Best drama anime: Frieren and the journey to beyond
Studio: Madhouse
Frieren also won as best drama anime. The narrative addresses with sensitivity topics such as loss, time and redemption, following Frieren after the death of his former friends. Thus, the series thrilled with its poetic beauty.
Best Anime Slice of Life: Too Many Losing Heroines
Studio: Gokumi
Too Many Losing Heroines has won the prize as the best anime slice of life. Therefore, the series offers a fun look at school life, focusing on female characters that are not the ones chosen in the stories of romance. With this, it brought an innovative and charming proposal to the genre.
Best Main Character: Sung Jinwoo (Light Solo)
Studio: A1 Pictures
Sung Jinwoo took as best main character after starring one of the most striking evolutions of recent anime. Therefore, from a weak hunter, he became the most powerful in the world, conquering the public with his determination and inabalable strength.
Best Secondary Character: FERN - Frieren and The Journey to Beyond
Studio: Madhouse
FERN being recognized as the best secondary character thanks to its fundamental script in the plot. Although the young man supported Frieren with sensitivity and strength, captivating the audience with his trajectory marked by friendship and maturity.
Most precious character: Anya Forger (Spyxfamily)
Studios: Wit Studio / Cloverworks
Anya Forger could not fail to score at the Crunchyroll event, won as the most precious character, and it's no wonder. The little telepath continued enchanting fans with their spontaneous way and hilarious expressions. Thus, it remained as an adorable icon among viewers.
Best Anime Music: “Otonoke” - Creepy Nuts
Anime: Dandadan
However Otonoke won as best anime song. The energy and engaging track has perfectly translated Dandadan's vibrant spirit, becoming one of the greatest musical hits of the year among anime fans.
Best Soundtrack: Hiroyuki Sawano (Light Light Solo)
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Hiroyuki Sawano took the prize by the epic light soil soundtrack at Crunchyroll . He combined powerful orchestrations with electronic beats, further enhancing the action scenes and the intense atmosphere of the series.
Best Opening Music: “Otonoke” - Creepy Nuts
Anime: Dandadan
Otonoke, besides better anime music, also won as better opening. However, the music stood out for its striking rhythm, accompanied by a dynamic animation that has excited the audience since the first episode.
Best closing music: “Request” - Krage -
ANIME: LIGHT SOIL
Request was awarded as best closing music. The soft, melancholy melody offered an emotional contrast to the action scenes, thus reinforcing the dramatic atmosphere of the series.
Best Voice Performance (Japanese): Aoi Yuki - Momao
Anime: Diaries of an apothecaria
Aoi Yuki won for his voice performance by giving life to the curious manomao. His performance was full of nuances, perfectly transmitting the protagonist's unique personality, which pleased criticism and public.
Best Voice Performance (Brazilian): Charles Emmanuel (Sung Jinwoo)
ANIME: LIGHT SOIL
Closing the night of Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025, Charles Emmanuel gained recognition for his brilliant interpretation of Sung Jinwoo. His charismatic and intense performance further elevated the impact of the main scenes, strengthening the emotional connection with the Brazilian public.
However, Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 celebrated not only the diversity of genres but also the excellence of Japanese animation. Lighting soil was undoubtedly the highlight of the night, while productions such as Frieren, Dandadan and Demon Slayer showed the creative and emotional strength that the anime offers to the world.
Certainly, these works will continue to inspire and thrill fans around the globe in the coming years.
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