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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards: 'Solo Leveling' dominates, 'Attack on Titan' makes history — Complete winners list
The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, was a star-studded ceremony that attracted a record-breaking 51 million votes from fans around the world. Organized by Crunchyroll, the annual event celebrated achievements across 28 categories, honoring both emerging talent and industry veterans. Solo Leveling was crowned Anime of the Year, capping off a landmark night in which the Korean-originated series swept nine awards — including Best Action Anime, Best New Series, and Best Score. The wins marked a pivotal moment for Korean animation, underscoring its rising influence on the global anime stage. Here's a look at the complete winners list: 'Solo Leveling' wins big Solo Leveling wins Anime of the Year at the 2025 #AnimeAwards! 🏆 Boasting a perfect 100% score on the Tomatometer and a 93% audience rating, Solo Leveling turned its critical and commercial success into a dominant awards run — triumphing over industry heavyweights like One Piece, Attack on Titan, and Demon Slayer. Adapted from Chugong's bestselling web novel, the series not only claimed the top prize but also earned recognition in multiple categories, including: Best New Series Best Action Anime Best Score (Hiroyuki Sawano) Best Main Character (Sung Jin-woo) Best Ending Sequence ("request" by krage) Best Voice Artist Performance in English, Brazilian Portuguese, and Castilian Spanish Film of the Year: 'Look Back' A story we won't forget, Look Back wins Film of the Year at the 2025 #AnimeAwards! In a night filled with standout titles, Look Back emerged as Film of the Year. Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's stirring one-shot manga, the film was praised for its quiet intensity and emotional weight. 'Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc' scores two wins A fan-favorite then and now, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc wins Best Continuing Series at the 2025 #AnimeAwards! The series dazzled once again, earning dual awards for Best Continuing Series and Best Animation — proof that its momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Global Impact Award: 'Attack on Titan' Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 to Present Attack on Titan with First Ever Global Impact Award In a historic moment, Attack on Titan was honored with the inaugural Global Impact Award, recognizing its profound cultural and artistic legacy. Director Yuichiro Hayashi accepted the award on behalf of studio MAPPA and the franchise's creators, following the release of Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK. Other major winners Best Original Anime: Ninja Kamui Best Director: Keiichiro Saito (Frieren: Beyond Journey' End) Best Supporting Character: Fern (Frieren) Best Romance Anime: Blue Box Best Isekai Anime: Re:Zero – Season 3
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Yuichiro Hayashi receiving first-ever Global Impact Award for Attack on Titan leaves anime fans emotional: 'Well deserved, King'
The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place on Sunday (May 25) at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, celebrating the year's best in anime. Solo Leveling dominated the night with six major wins, including the coveted Anime of the Year title. Look Back was crowned as Film of the Year. But the most emotional highlight came when the first-ever Global Impact Award was presented to the legendary Attack on Titan, recognised for its massive contribution to anime's global popularity. A photo of director Yuichiro Hayashi, who helmed the anime's fourth and final season, accepting the award quickly went viral, stirring nostalgia among Attack on Titan fans. Attack on Titan wins first-ever Global Impact Award In a landmark moment, Attack on Titan was honoured with the first-ever Global Impact Award, recognising its profound cultural and artistic influence on anime and beyond. Director Yuichiro Hayashi accepted the award on behalf of studio MAPPA and the creators, following the release of Attack on Titan: The Last Attack. Speaking to Variety about the newly introduced category, Crunchyroll's Chief Operating Officer Gita Rebbapragada said, 'This year, we're proud to introduce the new Global Impact Award. We recently commissioned a study with National Research Group that explores just how important anime is to fans, especially Gen Z. For example, nearly 40% of teen anime fans consider anime a meaningful part of who they are, and 30% say it has influenced their outlook on life.' She added that the award aims to 'honor the series and films leaving a mark on culture and global fans alike.' Fans react to Yuichiro Hayashi receiving the Global Impact Award for Attack on Titan. The picture of animator Yuichiro Hayashi accepting the award on behalf of the team is being widely shared on X, with fans calling it a fitting tribute to an anime that defined a generation and opened the door to a whole new world. One fan wrote, "I miss reading the weekly anime-only discussion threads so much. It was such a peak era." I miss reading the weekly anime only discussion threads so much. It was such a peak era. "Ayy, my guy Yuichiro, killing' it! Well deserved, king," another added." Ayy, my guy Yuichiro Killin' it! 🔥 Well deserved, king. A third chimed in, "It must be an oddly surreal feeling to hold the first global award, deserved, he worked hard!" Must be an oddly surreal feeling to hold the first global award, deserved, he worked hard! "So deserving, not only for Attack on Titan but what his entire team did for the anime in, God forbid, horrible conditions," one user mentioned. So deserving, not only for Attack On Titan but what his entire team did for the anime in god forbid horrible can suck my shit. I am not supporting that studio for any upcoming project. More about Attack on Titan Based on Hajime Isayama's bestselling manga, Attack on Titan has become one of the most iconic anime series of all time. With over 140 million manga copies sold worldwide, the anime is widely recognised as a cultural force. The anime first aired in 2013 and wrapped up in late 2023 after four powerful seasons. The final arc, released in multiple parts, concluded with the special feature-length finale Attack on Titan: The Last Attack in 2024. From start to finish, the show gripped viewers with its dark themes, political undercurrents, and deeply human questions about war, freedom, and survival. Three of its seasons hold a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and the series overall boasts over 95% in audience ratings, proving the power it holds over anime fans.
