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2 days ago
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Crunchyroll Anime Awards: ‘Solo Leveling,' ‘Look Back' Big Winners at Star-Studded Tokyo Ceremony
Solo Leveling was the big winner Sunday night at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, taking home anime of the year, best action, best new series, and multiple performance and music honors in a starry ceremony that brought together anime's most passionate global fans. Held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, the annual celebration honored the top talent in Japanese animation across 28 categories — drawing a record-breaking 51 million fan votes worldwide to decide the winners. In the feature film category, Look Back, the emotional adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's one-shot manga, earned Film of the Year, while fan-favorite Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba added to its legacy with best continuing series and best animation. The genre-defying Dan Da Dan picked up several creative awards, including best opening sequence, best anime song, and best character design. More from The Hollywood Reporter Viennale Sets Retrospective on Dutch Director Digna Sinke, Including New Film 'Key to Heaven' Marcel Ophuls, 'Sorrow and the Pity' Documentarian, Dies at 97 'Code of Silence' Writer Catherine Moulton Knows: "Lip Readers Are Detectives" Hosted for the third year in a row by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira, this year's show again welcomed a diverse slate of celebrity presenters, further underlining anime's global appeal. Appearances were made by Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves, Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo, Latin music icon J Balvin, Japanese actor Kanata Hongo and Japanese Academy Award-winner Mayu Matsuoka. Also on hand were singer Rina Sawayama, Brazilian pop star Pabllo Vittar, model Saya Ichikawa, actor Dean Fujioka and Damiano David of Maneskin fame. The night's most poignant moment came when Attack on Titan was awarded Crunchyroll's first-ever Global Impact Award, a new honor recognizing a franchise's profound influence on anime and global pop culture. Director Yuichiro Hayashi accepted the award on behalf of studio Mappa and the series' many creators, following the release of Attack on Titan: The Last Attack in late 2024, which concluded the long-running saga. Fans were also treated to live performances from some of anime music's biggest acts, including Creepy Nuts with their viral hit 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' from Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Japanese rock legends Flow with 'Days' in honor of Eureka Seven, and a three-song medley by J-pop star Lisa, including her Demon Slayer anthem 'Gurenge.' 'Fans form deep emotional connections to anime. These are not just series, films or songs, but rather works of art that help define the identity of anime fans,' said Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll. 'With an incredible 51 million votes this year, the 2025 Anime Awards are celebrating the creators in Japan who have captured the hearts of fans and are powering anime's prominence in global pop culture.' Crunchyroll partnered with Sony Music Solutions Inc. and Dempsey Productions to deliver the high-energy show, which will be available to stream via Crunchyroll's YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as Sony Pictures Core and other Sony Group platforms. Sony Group has identified anime as a key pillar of its growth strategy, with Crunchyroll sitting at the center of its holdings in the sector. On Sony's most recent earnings call in May, the conglomerate revealed that Crunchyroll now counts 17 million subscribers worldwide. Crunchyroll, Aniplex and Sony Pictures will collaborate later this year on the North American and international release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, a trilogy of films that concludes what is currently the world's most bankable anime franchise. Crunchyroll and Aniplex are also co-producing an anime series based on the blockbuster samurai adventure PlayStation game Ghost of Tsushima. Full List of 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Winners Anime of the Year: Solo Leveling Film of the Year: Look Back Best Original Anime: Ninja Kamui Best Continuing Series: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc Best New Series: Solo Leveling Best Opening Sequence: 'Otonoke' – Creepy Nuts (Dan Da Dan) Best Ending Sequence: 'request' – krage (Solo Leveling) Best Action: Solo Leveling Best Comedy: Mashle: Magic and Muscles – The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc Best Drama: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Best Isekai Anime: Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World – Season 3 Best Romance: Blue Box Best Slice of Life: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Best Animation: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc Best Background Art: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Best Character Design: Dan Da Dan Best Director: Keiichiro Saito (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End) Best Main Character: Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling) Best Supporting Character: Fern (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End) 'Must Protect At All Costs' Character: Anya Forger (Spy × Family, Season 2) Best Anime Song: 'Otonoke' – Creepy Nuts (Dan Da Dan) Best Score: Solo Leveling – Hiroyuki Sawano Voice Performance Awards Japanese: Aoi Yuki (Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries) English: Aleks Le (Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling) Arabic: Hiba Snobar (Anya Forger – SPY × FAMILY Season 2) Brazilian Portuguese: Charles Emmanuel (Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling) Castilian Spanish: Masumi Mutsuda (Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling) French: Adrien Antoine (Kafka Hibino – Kaiju No. 8) German: Daniel Schlauch (Monkey D. Luffy – One Piece) Hindi: Lohit Sharma (Satoru Gojo – Jujutsu Kaisen, Season 2) Italian: Ilaria Pellicone (Kyomoto – Look Back) Latin Spanish: Miguel Ángel Leal (Eren Jaeger – Attack on Titan Final Season: The Final Chapters – Special 2) Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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Kyodo News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
Hanae Natsuki, Sakurai Takahiro, and Others Take the Stage at "Demon Slayer" Event [Machi Asobi vol.28]
Animate Times - 21 minutes ago - 18:29 | All On May 11th (Sunday), as part of "Machi★Asobi vol.28" held in Tokushima Prefecture from May 10th (Saturday) to May 11th (Sunday), a special "Demon Slayer" anime stage event took place at Aibahama Park. The stage event featured voice actors Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke Hashibira), Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Uzui), and Kengo Kawanishi (Muichiro Tokito). "Demon Slayer," a manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, was serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" from February 2016 to May 2020. The series, known for its poignant tale of humans and demons, intense sword fights, and occasionally comical character portrayals, has gained immense popularity. The total circulation of all 23 volumes has surpassed 150 million copies. The theatrical release "Mugen Train Arc," which premiered in October 2020, recorded approximately 41.35 million viewers worldwide and a total box office revenue of about 51.7 billion yen. It became the highest-grossing film of all time in Japan, cementing the series' popularity not just domestically but globally. Moreover, the first part of the "Infinity Castle Arc," which will be the third theatrical installment of the "Demon Slayer" anime, is set to premiere in Japan on July 18th, 2025 (Friday)! Full House! Six Main Cast Members Appear at Machi★Asobi! Despite the scorching heat, a large crowd of fans gathered at the Aibahama Park stage, reaffirming the series' popularity. The excitement was palpable even before the event began. As character "shadow narrations" played throughout the venue, cheers and laughter erupted from the audience. The six cast members who took the stage were visibly surprised by the packed venue. They greeted the audience one by one, with Hanae-san cleverly referencing "Water Breathing" to remind everyone to stay hydrated. The first segment was the "Yes/No Topic Guessing Game." The cast had to guess the topics or words displayed on the screen behind them, using audience reactions as hints. Topics like "Nezuko Kamado," "firewood," "Hiro Shimono," and "Kasugai Crows" were presented, creating a warm atmosphere typical of "Machi★Asobi" as the cast interacted with fans. Next up was "Zenitsu's Favorite Dice Roll of the Day: On Tour Edition," hosted by Shimono-san. In this dice-talk format, the cast members took turns discussing themes related to Tokushima and the series. For the theme "What you want to eat or are curious about in Tokushima," Sakurai, visiting Tokushima for the first time, asked for recommendations for Tokushima ramen. The audience enthusiastically shared names of famous local ramen shops. When discussing "Memorable recording sessions or events," the cast touched on impressive moments and behind-the-scenes stories from past experiences. Their conversations revealed the depth of their teamwork and the experiences they've accumulated through working on the series. Finally, each cast member expressed their gratitude to the fans and shared their excitement for the upcoming Infinity Castle arc, bringing the event to a close. The "Demon Slayer" cast reaffirmed their bond with fans in Tokushima. Their journey will soon continue on the big screen. With just 68 days left until the theatrical release on Friday, July 18th, anticipation for the movie is reaching fever pitch! About Demon Slayer The Movie: Infinity Castle Synopsis In his quest to restore his demon-transformed sister Nezuko to human form, Tanjiro Kamado joins the Demon Slayer Corps, an organization committed to eliminating demons. Following his induction, Tanjiro's skills improve, and he forges strong friendships as he confronts various demons alongside his companions, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Tanjiro collaborates with the Hashira, the Corps' most skilled swordsmen, engaging in fierce battles alongside Kyojuro Rengoku (Flame Hashira) during the "Mugen Train" arc, Tengen Uzui (Sound Hashira) in the "Entertainment District" arc, and Muichiro Tokito (Mist Hashira) and Mitsuri Kanroji (Love Hashira) in the "Swordsmith Village" arc. As Tanjiro and his fellow Demon Slayers participate in rigorous joint training led by the Hashira to prepare for the ultimate confrontation with the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji, the demon lord, unexpectedly appears at the Ubuyashiki Manor, the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters. The Hashira and Tanjiro hasten to defend their leader, but Muzan's powers transport them to an enigmatic realm: the Infinity Castle, the demons' fortress. Thus commences the final decisive battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons. Cast Tanjiro Kamado: Natsuki Hanae Nezuko Kamado: Akari Kitō Zenitsu Agatsuma: Hiro Shimono Inosuke Hashibira: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Kanao Tsuyuri: Reina Ueda Genya Shinazugawa: Nobuhiko Okamoto Giyu Tomioka: Takahiro Sakurai Tengen Uzui: Katsuyuki Konishi Muichiro Tokito: Kengo Kawanishi Shinobu Kocho: Saori Hayami Mitsuri Kanroji: Kana Hanazawa Obanai Iguro: Kenichi Suzumura Sanemi Shinazugawa: Tomokazu Seki Gyomei Himejima: Tomokazu Sugita (C)吾峠呼世晴／集英社・アニプレックス・ufotable
Arab News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
‘Solo Leveling' dominates Crunchyroll Anime Awards
DUBAI: 'Solo Leveling' emerged as the top winner at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, clinching anime of the year, best action, best new series, and several accolades for music and performance. The global fan-favorite led the night at the ceremony held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo. The annual celebration of anime recognized excellence across 28 categories, powered by a record-breaking 51 million fan votes worldwide. A post shared by The Anime Awards (@ Among the night's other standout winners was 'Look Back,' the poignant adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's one-shot manga, which took home the film of the year award. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' extended its celebrated legacy by winning best continuing series and best animation. The supernatural comedy 'Dan Da Dan' also made waves, picking up awards for best opening sequence, best anime song, and best character design. A post shared by The Anime Awards (@ In a highlight of the evening, 'Attack on Titan' received Crunchyroll's first-ever Global Impact Award, a new honor recognizing a franchise's lasting cultural influence. The award follows the 2024 conclusion of the acclaimed saga with 'Attack on Titan: The Last Attack.' Director Yuichiro Hayashi accepted the prize on behalf of studio MAPPA and the show's creators. 'Fans form deep emotional connections to anime. These are not just series, films or songs, but rather works of art that help define the identity of anime fans,' said Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll. 'With an incredible 51 million votes this year, the 2025 Anime Awards are celebrating the creators in Japan who have captured the hearts of fans and are powering anime's prominence in global pop culture.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Finn Wolfhard Shaves Off Signature Long Hair, Debuts Buzz Cut Before Final 'Stranger Things' Season — See His Transformation
Finn Wolfhard debuted a buzz cut hairstyle at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo on Sunday, May 25 The Stranger Things star and musician showed off his hair transformation ahead of the show's final season Wolfhard first appeared in Stranger Things in 2016Finn Wolfhard is in a season of change as he approaches the final season of Stranger Things! The actor, 22, stepped out at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo on Sunday, May 25, with a new buzz cut and walked the event's carpet alongside Stranger Things costar and friend Gaten Matarazzo, 22. Known for his lengthier hair, the "Choose the Latter" singer put his new look on full display as he smiled for snaps with Matarazzo. He paired the fresh trim with a sparkly black-and-white suit jacket and trousers, as well as black boots. The pair presented the Best Continuing Series award to Demon Slayer. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Wolfhard and Matarazzo's appearance in Tokyo comes before the fifth and final season of Stranger Things hits Netflix sometime this year. Wolfhard has appeared on the series as Mike Wheeler since the show premiered in July 2016. As he explained to PEOPLE in April, completing filming "was definitely a lot." He and Matarazzo star in the sci-fi hit alongside Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery and Maya Hawke. "I was so happy with my character's ending," Wolfhard said. "I was satisfied, but I was also very confused and sad, but also very happy." "I felt like I was in a dream or something. None of it felt real. I don't know, it felt perfect," he added of the final season. Wolfhard explained at the time that he "couldn't believe it at all" when filming the last scene for Stranger Things' final season, sharing that it "didn't really start to go into focus until the next day." "It was like an emotional hangover," he said. "But it ended really well, and I just have such positive things to say about everyone." Wolfhard added: "The cast all stayed for the last day, we were all there together. It was really great to be around each other." Aside from hair transformations and the forthcoming closing chapter of the series that put him on the map, he recently released his directorial debut, Hell of a Summer, and is set to share his debut solo music project, Happy Birthday, in June. As for buzz cuts, he isn't the only star opting to ditch longer hair for the summertime, either. Brad Pitt was also photographed this week in Los Angeles sporting a clean buzz cut, reminiscent of the shaved-head look he rocked in the early aughts. Austin Butler was also snapped with a fresh buzz cut in December. Read the original article on People
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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Must-Watch Nominated Anime You Shouldn't Miss
Another major contender, Demon Slayer took home Best Animation and Best Continuing Series and nominations in Best Character Design, Best Director and various other categories. The Hashira Training Arc dives into intense character development and preparation for the ultimate battle against Muzan. Visually stunning and emotionally rich, this is a must-watch continuation of the beloved series.
