Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Winners, Surprises, and What They Mean
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 brought together fans worldwide to celebrate the year’s standout series,
creators, and performances. The night belonged to Solo Leveling with a dominant run, while
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc continued its awards streak. Below is a concise recap,
followed by a selected winners list and what these results signal for the industry.
Headline Highlights
- Anime of the Year: Solo Leveling (A-1 Pictures)
- Best Animation: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc (ufotable)
- Film of the Year: Look Back
- Best Director: Keiichiro Saito (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)
- Best Continuing Series: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc
Selected Winners (Quick List)
Anime of the Year: Solo Leveling
Best New Series: Solo Leveling
Best Action Anime: Solo Leveling
Best Score: Solo Leveling
Best Main Character: Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling)
Best Animation: Demon Slayer – Hashira Training Arc
Best Continuing Series: Demon Slayer – Hashira Training Arc
Best Director: Keiichiro Saito (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)
Best Background Art: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Best Opening: “Otonoke” – Creepy Nuts (Dandadan)
Best Romance: Blue Box
Best Comedy: Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Best Original Anime: Ninja Kamui
Film of the Year: Look Back
Big Surprises & Takeaways
Webtoon Adaptations Are Now Awards Powerhouses
Solo Leveling’s sweep confirms that webtoon-based series can dominate both fan sentiment and juried categories,
challenging the long-standing manga-first pipeline.
Craft Wins Still Matter
Demon Slayer’s repeat wins for animation and continuing series underscore the enduring value of elite production craft,
while Frieren’s directing and background art highlights show how nuanced visual storytelling earns recognition.
Where to Stream the Winners
Most winners are available on major platforms like Crunchyroll or Netflix (availability varies by region). Check:
Crunchyroll and Netflix.