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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anya Forger Wins "Must Protect at All Costs" at the 2025 Anime Awards
In the colorful and cutthroat industry of anime, each year introduces an entirely new array of iconic heroes and villains. Only some can go on to capture the collective soul of the judges audience and win the fans' hearts and minds making them say, 'Must protect at all costs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' In 2025, this sentimental tribute was given to Anya Forger from SPY x FAMILY Season 2—a character whose innocence, courage, and charm captured the hearts of fans around the world. The emotional core of SPY x FAMILY SPY x FAMILY went on to depict the hijinks of this misunderstood family—a spy dad, assassin mom and their adopted telepathic daughter, Anya. Even as the series artfully mingles action, espionage, and comedy, it's Anya who emerges as the story's emotional center. As striking as her pink hair and bright eyes are, it's her expressive personality and touching moments that will make her the star of any show. Anya's difficulty to adapt to this fictional family, her secret power to read minds, and her childlike wish to be loved make her relatable to audiences of all ages. She embodies the naive spirit of hope in a murky world, which is why she is such a likable character. The 2025 'Must Protect at All Costs' category The 'Must Protect at All Costs' award is not solely based on cuteness or popularity. It's about the character who elicits a maternal instinct in audiences — the one whose story touches fans so deeply that they want to protect and preserve them. This year Anya's victory was doubly exciting, given the fierce competition, and the strength of the field. The other nominees included: Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, a character known for deep reflections on time and loss. Okarun from DAN DA DAN, a spirited and relatable character navigating young love. Senshi from Delicious in Dungeon, whose bravery in a fantasy adventure captures hearts. Tokiyuki Hojo from The Elusive Samurai, embodying resilience in a historical setting. Yuki Itose from A Sign of Affection, a character defined by gentle and sincere emotions. Of all these, it was Anya, with her combination of innocence, impressive telepathic skills, and warm-hearted exuberance, that emerged as the breakout favorite. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Why Anya captures our hearts Anya's appeal comes from her cuteness and her emotional depth. Anya is a very cute baby Yoda. Even though she is still a child, she shows tremendous bravery, frequently having to deal with matters much older than her age. Her need to protect her new makeshift family—even as she learns their hidden secrets—gives her character depth and nuance that rises far past the level of just being cute for cuteness' sake. In a genre often preoccupied with sophisticated and at times ominous concepts, Anya explodes onto the scene with joy and exuberance. Perhaps her innocence can remind us all that there is power in vulnerability, and that it is love and acceptance which are the truest sources of strength. Cultural impact and fan devotion Whether available to the public on game day or to play online with the utmost flexibility, these features have enhanced cultural impact and profound unconditional fan devotion. Anya's impact goes way deeper than the screen. The social media frenzy, stunning fan art, excellent cosplay, and incredible merchandise potential—all of these tell the tale of her grassroots popularity. Her 'Must Protect at All Costs' title at the 2025 Anime Awards speaks to this cultural impact, cementing her legacy as one of the most iconic anime children of the past few years. Anya Forger's victory as the 'Must Protect at All Costs' character at the 2025 Anime Awards shows just how strong that emotional connection with fans can be. In a very crowded field of incredibly deserving nominees, she transcends them all to become this year's beacon of hope, love and innocence that rekindles why we started watching anime in the first place. In wanting to protect Anya, fans aren't just rooting for a character. They're grasping onto the simple, pure joys that remind us why storytelling is special.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
16 nominations, 0 wins — is Crunchyroll snubbing Netflix's Delicious in Dungeon on purpose?
The surprising outcome for Netflix's Delicious in Dungeon at the Crunchyroll Awards (Image via Netflix) At the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Delicious in Dungeon made a remarkable impact, securing a record-breaking 16 nominations, the highest for any anime this year. The series was recognized in major categories such as Anime of the Year, Best New Series, Best Animation, and Best Character Design. Delicious in Dungeon was a standout at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, receiving 16 nominations and the top spot for any show this year. The series was celebrated in major categories called Anime of the Year, Best New Series, Best Animation and Best Character Design. Because of how many people recognize the excellence in art and compelling story, the series has become popular with both critics and regular viewers. How Laios found a strong way to come back from defeat The adventure concerns Laios and his fellow explorers, who are beaten badly by the dragon and must leave the dungeon with no money, little food and a missing friend. The team is ready to rescue her, even though they will have no finances or supplies. Laios concludes that to keep on living, the group must have the monsters they kill as food, making the task more enjoyable and adventurous. Despite its overwhelming presence in the nominations, Delicious in Dungeon failed to secure a single award, making it the biggest 'loser' of the night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo This surprising outcome underscores the fierce competition at the ceremony and the unpredictable dynamics of award selections, where factors like fan engagement and jury decisions heavily influence results. The series' multiple nods in voice acting categories across different languages further demonstrate its international appeal and the dedication of its cast. In contrast, Solo Leveling dominated the event by winning nine awards, including the coveted Anime of the Year and Best Action Anime. Other series such as Dandadan and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba also received notable accolades, reflecting the diverse range of talent celebrated at the 2025 awards. Also read: Solo Leveling sets historic benchmark with 9 wins at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards In the end, Delicious in Dungeon was chosen as a unique and influential title this year, despite many competitors. Compared to most other anime, this show stands out thanks to its formula of adventure and new cooking ideas. Though the series didn't win an award this year, its strong following and influence on anime are certain to last for years to come. Many fans are excited to watch what happens to Laios and his crew as the show delights with its creative tales. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Complete winners list and highlights
The global anime community's premier celebration, the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 was hosted at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday. Distinguished guests from various entertainment sectors worldwide have gathered to present the awards. Here is the comprehensive list of winners across all categories. Solo Leveling dominated multiple categories, securing both Anime of the Year and Best New Series honours. Look Back claimed the Anime Film of the Year, whilst Ninja Kamui earned recognition as Best Original Anime. Ufotable's work on Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc received the Best Animation award. Notable achievements include Dandadan's victory in Best Character Design, and Keiichiro Saito's direction of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End earning Best Director. The musical categories saw Solo Leveling's score by Hiroyuki Sawano and Creepy Nuts' "Otonoke" from Dandadan receiving top honours. In performance categories, Aoi Yuki earned Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese) for The Apothecary Diaries, whilst Aleks Le won the English category for Solo Leveling. Genre-specific awards went to Blue Box (Romance), Mashle: Magic and Muscles (Comedy), Solo Leveling (Action), and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Drama). Here's the full category wise list: Live Events Anime of the Year Dandadan Kaiju No.8 Delicious in Dungeon Frieren: Beyond Journey's End The Apothecary Diaries Solo Leveling – WINNER Best New Series Dandadan Kaiju No.8 Delicious in Dungeon Frieren: Beyond Journey's End The Apothecary Diaries Solo Leveling – WINNER Anime Film of the Year Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain My Hero Academia: You're Next Spy x Family Code: White The Colors Within Look Back – WINNER Best Original Anime Bucchigiri?! Girls Band Cry Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Metallic Rouge Train to the End of the World Ninja Kamui – WINNER Best Animation Dandadan – Science SARU Kaiju No.8 – Production I.G Frieren: Beyond Journey's End – Madhouse Delicious in Dungeon – Trigger Studios Solo Leveling – A-1 Pictures Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc – Ufotable – WINNER Best Character Design Delicious in Dungeon Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Kaiju No.8 The Apothecary Diaries Dandadan – WINNER Best Continuing Series Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict My Hero Academia Season 7 One Piece Oshi no Ko Season 2 Spy x Family Season 2 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc – WINNER Best Director Fuga Yamashiro (Science SARU) – Dandadan Haruo Sotozaki (Ufotable) – Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Megumi Ishitani (Toei Animation) – One Piece Fan Letter Norihiro Naganuma (Toho Animation) – The Apothecary Diaries Yoshihiro Miyajima (Trigger) – Delicious in Dungeon Keiichiro Saito (Madhouse) – Frieren: Beyond Journey's End – WINNER Best Score Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict Dandadan Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Look Back Solo Leveling (Hiroyuki Sawano) – WINNER Best Anime Song Abyss – YUNGBLUD ( Kaiju No.8 ) Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts ( Mashle ) Fatal – GEMN ( Oshi no Ko S2 ) LEveL – Sawano Hiroyuki [nZk] feat. TXT ( Solo Leveling ) The Brave – YOASOBI ( Frieren ) Otonoke – Creepy Nuts ( Dandadan ) – WINNER Best Background Art Dandadan Delicious in Dungeon Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Pluto The Apothecary Diaries Frieren: Beyond Journey's End – WINNER Best Romance A Sign of Affection Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Ranma ½ Scott Pilgrim Takes Off The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 Blue Box – WINNER Best Comedy Delicious in Dungeon Konosuba – Season 3 My Deer Friend Nokotan Ranma ½ Spy x Family Season 2 Mashle – WINNER Best Action Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict Dandadan Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Kaiju No.8 Wind Breaker Solo Leveling – WINNER Best Slice of Life Laid-Back Camp Season 3 Mr. Villain's Day Off My Deer Friend Nokotan Sound! Euphonium 3 The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – WINNER Best Isekai Anime Konosuba – Season 3 Mushoku Tensei – Season 2 Cour 2 Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Suicide Squad Isekai That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Re:Zero – Season 3 – WINNER Best Drama A Sign of Affection Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Oshi no Ko Season 2 Pluto The Apothecary Diaries Frieren: Beyond Journey's End – WINNER Best Main Character Frieren ( Frieren ) Kafka Hibino ( Kaiju No.8 ) Momo ( Dandadan ) Okarun ( Dandadan ) Maomao ( The Apothecary Diaries ) Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling – WINNER Best Supporting Character Himmel ( Frieren ) Jinshi ( The Apothecary Diaries ) Seiko ( Dandadan ) Senshi ( Delicious in Dungeon ) Turbo Granny ( Dandadan ) Fern – Frieren – WINNER 'Must Protect At All Costs' Character Frieren ( Frieren ) Okarun ( Dandadan ) Senshi ( Delicious in Dungeon ) Tokiyuki Hojo ( The Elusive Samurai ) Yuki Itose ( A Sign of Affection ) Anya Forger – Spy x Family Season 2 – WINNER Best Opening Sequence Abyss – YUNGBLUD ( Kaiju No.8 ) Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts ( Mashle ) Fatal – GEMN ( Oshi no Ko S2 ) LEveL – Sawano Hiroyuki [nZk] feat. TXT ( Solo Leveling ) UUUUUS! – Hiroshi Kitadani ( One Piece ) Otonoke – Creepy Nuts ( Dandadan ) – WINNER Best Ending Sequence Antanante – riria ( Ranma ½ ) Burning – Hitsujibungaku ( Oshi no Ko S2 ) KAMAKURA STYLE – BotchiBoromaru ( The Elusive Samurai ) Nobody – One Republic ( Kaiju No.8 ) Taidada – ZUTOMAYO ( Dandadan ) Request – Krage ( Solo Leveling ) – WINNER Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese) Atsumi Tanezaki – Frieren Kenichi Suzumura – Bravern! Shion Wakayama – Momo (Dandadan) Sayaka Sembongi – Mercilee (Delicious in Dungeon) Natsuki Hanae – Okarun (Dandadan) Aoi Yuki – Maomao (The Apothecary Diaries) – WINNER Best Voice Artist Performance (English) AJ Beckles – Okarun (Dandadan) Jessie James Grelle – Armin (Attack on Titan Final Season) Sarah Natochenny – Alya (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian) SungWon Cho – Senshi (Delicious in Dungeon) Aleks Le – Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling) – WINNER
Buzz Feed
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
How Crunchyroll's Gita Rebbapragada Puts Anime Fans First
The 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards are OTW and fans around the world are gearing up to see which show will take home the BIG "Anime of the Year" title for 2025. With over 50 million votes casted and mountains of discussion online, it's really anyone's guess between Dan Da Dan, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Kaiju No. 8, Solo Leveling and Apothecary Diaries. My bet's on Solo Leveling. Anime is (and always has been) watched, adored and discussed around the world. Everyone has a connection to it, whether it be turning on the TV to a random episode of Pokémon as a kid, seeing friends collect trading cards/merch or being a diehard series viewer. The genre has grown up with us and continued growing into something HUGE. But how did it get to where it is now? Ahead of the Awards, we sat down with Gita to answer this very question, chat about what's coming next and living in an anime world. BFOZ: With the wild jump in Anime Awards votes from 30 million+ last year to 50 million+ this year, what do you think has made anime into the global phenomenon that it is today? And I also think it's just deeply resonant with younger audiences and as they start to grow up and talk about it more and have financial independence of bigger allowances. You're also seeing that multi-generational viewing, which is also creating a lot of growth. BFOZ: When you speak to the studios about what's on their slate for the upcoming year, what are the key indicators to success that jump out at you and figuring out what to put onto Crunchyroll next? That is also telling stories from around the world that we think could be a good told in the art form of anime and the storytelling style of anime. We're always looking for those too. Isekai, for example, I think is really popular because the fluidity of different worlds is always very appealing, increasingly plays on gaming references, gaming territories. Solo Leveling, part of why it's so popular is it's a story of essentially leveling up, which I think is super interesting. I think horror also does surprisingly well. A lot of fans are like that. So I think it is a slate approach. It's not just action sequences. There's a lot of art house that does really well too. So it really depends. BFOZ: Working in the anime space, do you have any all-time comfort anime shows or movies? In terms of characters that I just find really endearing, my hero is definitely, especially when we're first introduced to some of the characters in the earlier seasons, found them really relatable. I'm watching One Piece now with my daughter, which is where I would say we're early days in that one. In terms of my favourite character? Might be Spy x Family. There so many, I mean, there's just a lot. I like them all, a lot of different shows for a lot of different reasons. I love Kaiju No. 8, which is, I'm not usually, it wouldn't be one you would describe, you would guess, but I don't know. There's something about it that I just found kind of gripping. BFOZ: Stepping outside of the anime bubble for a moment, as a woman of power, how do you learn to trust and strengthen your gut in an entertainment industry that's ever-evolving and at the mercy of emerging technologies? It's going to change. It has changed in the last five years. It's going to radically change in the next five years. And so being really clear about knowing what that evolution is, what they want, what they don't want, and also taking risks like we are at heart. This is a content. We deliver content. Content is a creative pursuit and making sure we're developing things or giving them things that are very, very exciting and not always playing it safe. I think that's the key. BFOZ: What's the best business advice that anyone has shared with you that you still keep to you till this day, other than know your audience? Because the reality is at the rate of innovation that's happening right now, every company is at the risk of . And so I think what we do as leaders is we have to really challenge ourselves to think, "How would we do things differently, if you started today?".I think I've definitely been in some high growth companies that have been very disrupted, and that's always very top of mind for me is there is someone who is going to have a really great idea and they're going to implement that idea with all the tools that are available to them today without any legacy thinking. So have your experience be your superpower, not your liability. BFOZ: And finally, if there was one anime universe you could live in, which one would it be? Which show do you think will take home "Anime of the Year"? Tune into the Crunchyroll Anime Awards on Twitch and YouTube on May 25, 2025 — the pre-show kicks off from 6pm AEST.
Buzz Feed
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
This Anime Food Generator Has Me Drooling Over Virtual Meals That Look Better Than Anything In My Actual Kitchen
Cozying up with a good anime is one of my favorite pastimes. Besides battling the urge to become a magical girl, there's always one thing a good anime leaves me craving — FOOD! I STAY hungry between Sanji's culinary treasures in One Piece and Anime of the Year nominee Delicious in Dungeon. And I know I'm not the only fan whose mouth waters over these masterpieces. In honor of my favorite deliciously delectable designs, I'm handing out bibs to all the hungry nerds and challenging you to make your most craveable culinary creations — anime-style! All trademarks, logos, brand names, names, likeness, characters, and other personal indicia (collectively, "attributes") are the property of their respective owners. Use of these attributes does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship from the respective owners.
