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India Today
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Nominees to live streaming, all you need to know
Crunchyroll Anime Awards returns this weekend, all set to stream live on May 25 globally. With a dazzling lineup of presenters, international musical acts, and a stellar roster of nominated series, this year's edition promises to be one of the most star-studded celebrations in anime J Balvin to Stranger Things duo Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo, global celebrities are lending their sparkle to a ceremony that blends anime fandom with mainstream pop culture like never place at 6 PM JST [2:30 PM IST] on May 25 in Japan, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards are streaming worldwide. A pre-show kicks off an hour earlier, setting the stage for a night celebrating anime's finest across dozens of categories. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, a loyal follower of Solo Leveling, or grooving to Creepy Nuts' viral opening tracks, this year's show has something for everyone. In a striking show of anime's global reach, the list of celebrity presenters this year reads like a red carpet from Cannes to Coachella. From Grammy-winning country star Kacey Musgraves to Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim, and from Japanese heartthrob Dean Fujioka to Brazilian drag sensation Pabllo Vittar, the awards are truly going international. Some of the biggest names presenting at the main event include: J Balvin, Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo, Italian singer Damiano David, and Mayu Matsuoka, among others. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. The awards will also feature a mix of creators, athletes, and actors from across the globe — a clear sign of anime's permeating influence far beyond Creepy Nuts, the hip-hop duo behind the electrifying Otonoke (Dan Da Dan) and Bling-Bang-Bang-Born (Mashle), will bring their anime anthems to life on stage. They're joined by the likes of FLOW, the legendary rock band marking 20 years of Eureka Seven and LiSA, returning with her powerhouse vocals from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Race for Anime of the Year:Six standout series are contending for the top honor, Anime of the Year:Dan Da DanDelicious in DungeonFrieren: Beyond Journey's EndKaiju No. 8Solo LevelingThe Apothecary DiariesEach one made a splash in 2024, with Frieren and Dan Da Dan also dominating across multiple categories, including Best Main Character, Best Animation, and Best Score. Other nominations include:Best Film: Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, Spy x Family CODE: White, and Look Back lead the Original Anime: BUCCHIGIRI?! and Ninja Kamui stand out in an eclectic Isekai: A genre staple, this year sees Re:Zero, Suicide Squad ISEKAI, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime in the categories like 'Must Protect At All Costs' feature beloved characters such as Anya Forger (Spy x Family) and Senshi (Delicious in Dungeon).Meanwhile, Dan Da Dan emerges as a powerhouse, earning nods in nearly every major category — from Best Action to Best Character Design to multiple performance awards for its Japanese and English voice high-wattage stars from Hollywood, Tokyo, Latin America, and beyond showing up to present and perform, the line between anime and pop culture continues to blur. So whether you're tuning in to root for Solo Leveling's Sung Jinwoo or to see J Balvin hand out an award, one thing's for sure — anime is no longer a niche. It's the the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 live on Crunchyroll's official platforms and YouTube channel on May 25.
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Creepy Nuts' ‘Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' added to Fortnite Festival tracklist
Creepy Nuts' hit single 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' has officially been added to the Fortnite Festival roster, allowing players to perform the track in the rhythm game developed by Harmonix and published by Epic Games. The song, released in January 2024, gained massive popularity after becoming the opening theme for the second season of the anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles. It topped Japan's Oricon Combined Singles Chart and peaked globally, including at number eight on the Billboard Global 200. The announcement came on February 11, when Fortnite Festival revealed that 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' would be featured alongside other hits, including songs by Papa Roach and Teddy Swims. This marks the third anime opening to be added to the game's tracklist, further highlighting Creepy Nuts' growing influence in both the music and gaming worlds. The duo's success continues to rise, as just days before, they held their first-ever Tokyo Dome concert, LIVE at TOKYO DOME, on February 11. This landmark performance underscores their rapid rise to stardom in Japan, cementing their place in the mainstream music scene. With the addition of 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' to Fortnite Festival, Creepy Nuts' music continues to reach new audiences, proving their impact beyond just the anime and hip-hop communities.
