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Hypebeast
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
‘Solo Leveling' Crowned Anime of the Year at Crunchyroll Awards 2025
Summary Over the weekend, theCrunchyroll's 2025 Anime Awards celebrated anime's global influence with a record-breaking 51 million fan votes and star-studded presentations byKacey Musgraves,Finn Wolfhard,Gaten MatarazzoandJ Balvin. The biggest honor of the night, Anime of the Year, went toSolo Leveling, recognizing its widespread. The series also swept a number of accolades, including Best New Series, Best Action, Best Main Character and Best Score. Meanwhile, critically acclaimedFrieren: Beyond Journey's Endtook home Best Drama, Best Director and Best Background Art, cementing its status as a favorite among critics and industry DA DAN, while missing out on its top-category hopes, still claimed Best Character Design, Best Opening Sequence and Best Anime Song. Additionally,Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACKreceived the first-ever Global Impact Award, honoring its profound influence on anime culture and storytelling. Fans were treated to electrifying performances, including Creepy Nuts, who delivered B'ling-Bang-Bang-Born' fromMashle: Magic and Muscles, and FLOW, who commemoratedEureka Seven's 20th anniversary with 'DAYS.' LiSA, one of anime's most celebrated artists, performed a selection of hits, including 'gurenge', the iconic theme fromDemon Slayer. The event, held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, reaffirmed anime's presence in mainstream entertainment, with Sony Music Solutions Inc. and Dempsey Productions partnering with Crunchyroll to execute the celebration. Check out the full list of winners below: Anime of the YearSolo Leveling Film of the YearLook Back Best Original AnimeNinja Kamui Best Continuing SeriesDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc Best New SeriesSolo Leveling Best Opening Sequence'Otonoke' – Creepy Nuts –DAN DA DAN Best Ending Sequence'request' – krage –Solo Leveling Best ActionSolo Leveling Best ComedyMASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc Best DramaFrieren: Beyond Journey's End Best Isekai AnimeRe:ZERO -Starting Life in Another WorldSeason 3 Best RomanceBlue Box Best Slice of LifeMakeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Best AnimationDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc Best Background ArtFrieren: Beyond Journey's End Best Character DesignDAN DA DAN Best DirectorKeiichiro Saito –Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Best Main CharacterSung Jinwoo –Solo Leveling Best Supporting CharacterFern –Frieren: Beyond Journey's End 'Must Protect At All Cost' CharacterAnya Forger –SPY × FAMILYSeason 2 Best Anime Song'Otonoke' – Creepy Nuts –DAN DA DAN Best ScoreSolo Leveling– Hiroyuki Sawano Best Japanese Voice Artist PerformanceAoi Yuki (Maomao) –The Apothecary Diaries Best English Voice Artist PerformanceAleks Le (Sung Jinwoo) –Solo Leveling Best Arabic Voice Artist PerformanceHiba Snobar (Anya Forger) –SPY × FAMILYSeason 2 Best Brazilian Portuguese Voice Artist PerformanceCharles Emmanuel (Sung Jinwoo) –Solo Leveling Best Castilian Spanish Voice Artist PerformanceMasumi Mutsuda (Sung Jinwoo) –Solo Leveling Best French Voice Artist PerformanceAdrien Antoine (Kafka Hibino) –Kaiju No. 8 Best German Voice Artist PerformanceDaniel Schlauch (Monkey D. Luffy) –ONE PIECE Best Hindi Voice Artist PerformanceLohit Sharma (Satoru Gojo) –Jujutsu KaisenSeason 2 Best Italian Voice Artist PerformanceIlaria Pellicone (Kyomoto) –Look Back Best Latin Spanish Voice Artist PerformanceMiguel Ángel Leal (Eren Jaeger) –Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERSSpecial 2
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Solo Leveling sets historic benchmark with 9 wins at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
Solo Leveling shines at the 2025 Crunchyroll anime Awards (Image via Crunchyroll) In a landmark achievement for modern anime, Solo Leveling has etched its name in history by sweeping the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Winning in nine out of the 13 categories it was nominated for, the series not only cemented its place as a fan-favorite but also broke the record for the most awards won in a single year at the prestigious event. Solo Leveling wins Anime of the Year despite stiff competition Despite facing strong contenders like Kaiju No. 8, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Dandadan, Solo Leveling walked away with the coveted Anime of the Year award. What's remarkable is that it was only the fifth-most nominated anime of the night, making its dominant performance all the more impressive. The hit adaptation of Chugong's 2016 Korean web novel clinched additional honors in key categories like Best New Series, Best Action, and Best Main Character for Sung Jinwoo. The show also impressed with its immersive soundtrack, composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, which won Best Score. The emotionally powerful ending theme, 'request' by krage, secured the Best Ending Sequence award. Global voice talent shines in Solo Leveling's diverse wins One standout feature of Solo Leveling's success is the international recognition of its voice cast. Aleks Le earned Best English Voice Artist Performance for his portrayal of Sung Jinwoo. Reflecting on the role, Le said, "As an Asian immigrant, I saw myself in him... Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Watching his growth and bringing that to life was incredibly meaningful." The show also bagged regional voice performance awards, including Best Brazilian Portuguese Voice Artist Performance (Charles Emmanuel) and Best Castilian Spanish Voice Artist Performance (Masumi Mutsuda), signaling the anime's broad global resonance. The anime's runaway success reflects its powerful connection with fans, which began with the original web novel and exploded with the manga's dominance in the Circana BookScan Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels chart earlier this year. The series claimed five of the top 20 spots, underscoring its lasting impact across mediums. Also Read: Webtoon inspired K-drama Head Over Heels weaves romance and prophecy, with Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-woo at the heart With its first season ending on the high-stakes 'Jeju Island' arc, anticipation for the second season is at a fever pitch. As Solo Leveling continues to break new ground, it's clear the series has become a cultural phenomenon that's redefining what modern anime can achieve. Fans can stream the show now on Crunchyroll. 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 .
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Full list of winners revealed as ‘Look Back' grabs film of the year
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 were held in Tokyo, Japan. The star-studded live ceremony honored artists, singers, and performers who are driving anime's worldwide influence. Solo Leveling is this year's standout as it dominated the ceremony with numerous significant victories, including Anime of the Year, Best New Series, Best Action, Best Score, and Best Main Character. The Korean webtoon-turned-anime was the night's biggest winner, taking home awards for Best English Voice Artist Performance (Aleks Le), Best Ending Sequence, and more. While Look Back won Film of the Year, Ninja Kamui grabbed Best Original Anime award. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc demonstrated its continued popularity and technical mastery by winning Best Animation and Best Continuing Series. Also Read: When is Devil May Cry anime releasing on Netflix? Know release date, time and other details 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, 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 Cost' Character - Anya Forger - SPY FAMILY Season 2 Best Anime Song - Otonoke - Creepy Nuts - DAN DA DAN Best Score - Solo Leveling - Hiroyuki Sawano Best Japanese Voice Artist Performance - Aoi Yuki (Maomao) - The Apothecary Diaries Best English Voice Artist Performance - Aleks Le (Sung Jinwoo) - Solo Leveling Best Arabic Voice Artist Performance - Hiba Snobar (Anya Forger) - SPY FAMILY Season 2 Best Brazilian Portuguese Voice Artist Performance - Charles Emmanuel (Sung Jinwoo) - Solo Leveling Best Castilian Spanish Voice Artist Performance - Masumi Mutsuda (Sung Jinwoo) - Solo Leveling Best French Voice Artist Performance - Adrien Antoine (Kafka Hibino) - Kaiju No. 8 Best German Voice Artist Performance - Daniel Schlauch (Monkey D. Luffy) - ONE PIECE Best Hindi Voice Artist Performance - Lohit Sharma (Satoru Gojo) - JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 Best Italian Voice Artist Performance - Ilaria Pellicone (Kyomoto) - Look Back Best Latin Spanish Voice Artist Performance - Miguel ngel Leal (Eren Jaeger) - Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2
India Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 Full Winners List: Solo Leveling bags Anime of the year
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards finally took place in Tokyo, Japan. The star-studded live ceremony honoured the creators, musicians and performers powering the global impact of anime. This year's standout is Solo Leveling, which dominated with multiple major wins, including Anime of the Year, Best New Series, Best Action, Best Score, and Best Main Character. The Korean webtoon-turned-anime also picked up accolades for Best Ending Sequence, Best English Voice Artist Performance (Aleks Le), and more, marking it as the biggest winner of the top honours included Look Back, which earned Film of the Year, while Ninja Kamui was recognized as Best Original Anime. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc won Best Continuing Series and Best Animation, reinforcing its ongoing popularity and technical brilliance. Here is the complete list of 2025 winners: Anime of the Year - Solo LevelingFilm of the Year - Look BackBest Original Anime - Ninja KamuiBest Continuing Series - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training ArcBest New Series - Solo LevelingBest Opening Sequence - Otonoke - Creepy Nuts - DAN DA DANBest Ending Sequence - request - krage - Solo LevelingBest Action - Solo LevelingBest Comedy - MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam ArcBest Drama - Frieren: Beyond Journey's EndBest Isekai Anime - Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3Best Romance - Blue BoxBest Slice of Life - Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!Best Animation - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training ArcBest Background Art - Frieren: Beyond Journey's EndBest Character Design - DAN DA DANBest Director - Keiichiro Saito - Frieren: Beyond Journey's EndBest Main Character - Sung Jinwoo - Solo LevelingBest Supporting Character - Fern - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'Must Protect At All Cost' Character - Anya Forger - SPY FAMILY Season 2Best Anime Song - Otonoke - Creepy Nuts - DAN DA DANBest Score - Solo Leveling - Hiroyuki SawanoBest Japanese Voice Artist Performance - Aoi Yuki (Maomao) - The Apothecary DiariesBest English Voice Artist Performance - Aleks Le (Sung Jinwoo) - Solo LevelingBest Arabic Voice Artist Performance - Hiba Snobar (Anya Forger) - SPY FAMILY Season 2Best Brazilian Portuguese Voice Artist Performance - Charles Emmanuel (Sung Jinwoo) - Solo LevelingBest Castilian Spanish Voice Artist Performance - Masumi Mutsuda (Sung Jinwoo) - Solo LevelingBest French Voice Artist Performance - Adrien Antoine (Kafka Hibino) - Kaiju No. 8Best German Voice Artist Performance - Daniel Schlauch (Monkey D. Luffy) - ONE PIECEBest Hindi Voice Artist Performance - Lohit Sharma (Satoru Gojo) - JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2Best Italian Voice Artist Performance - Ilaria Pellicone (Kyomoto) - Look BackBest Latin Spanish Voice Artist Performance - Miguel ngel Leal (Eren Jaeger) - Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2advertisement Anime Awards NightHeld in Tokyo and streamed globally, the 9th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards brought together fans, creators, and global celebrities in a grand celebration of anime's cultural impact. The awards night was once again by beloved voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira, the live event blended star power, musical performances, and heartfelt tributes to the anime presenters included a diverse lineup of global anime fans such as Kacey Musgraves, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Damiano David, Rina Sawayama, Pabllo Vittar, Chloe Kim, Zak Penn, and Japan's own Dean Fujioka, Kanata Hongo, Mayu Matsuoka, and Saya performances were another highlight for the night. Hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts delivered a live rendition of Bling-Bang-Bang-Born from Mashle, while rock legends FLOW performed DAYS in honor of Eureka Seven's 20th anniversary. Fan-favorite LiSA wowed the crowd with her iconic hits crossing field, Datte Atashino Hero, and gurenge from Demon Slayer. A particularly emotional moment of the night was the presentation of the inaugural Global Impact Award to Attack on Titan, honoring its cultural significance and decade-long legacy. The final chapter of the series aired in late 2024, closing a landmark era in anime. Director Yuichiro Hayashi of MAPPA accepted the award on behalf of the entire creative anime award are fan voted and as per Cruncyroll's official data, voting engagement was especially strong in Brazil, India, Mexico, France, and—for the first time—Canada and Chile joined the top 10 most active 2025 Anime Awards is now available to stream on Crunchyroll's YouTube. India Today exclusively covered the Anime awards this year from Tokyo.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Solo Leveling crowned Anime of the Year – Here's everything you need to know
Solo Leveling, the blockbuster anime adaptation of Chugong's beloved webtoon, has officially been named Anime of the Year by Crunchyroll . Produced by A-1 Pictures and packed with adrenaline-fueled animation and a gripping underdog story, Solo Leveling has not only lived up to the hype—it's shattered expectations. A Webtoon Turned Global Phenomenon Solo Leveling premiered in January 2024, with Season 1 airing through March, followed by a second season in early 2025. The anime was simulcast worldwide on Crunchyroll, reaching over 15 million international subscribers. Its popularity skyrocketed: by March 2025, Solo Leveling had accumulated over 614,300 user reviews on Crunchyroll—surpassing One Piece, which took 12 years to reach 600,500 reviews. This meteoric rise is a testament to its mass appeal. With stunning visuals from A-1 Pictures, a soaring soundtrack by Hiroyuki Sawano, and a thrilling story about a powerless hunter gaining god-like strength, the anime quickly became a fan favorite. It's also a major milestone for Korean webtoon IPs, proving they can lead mainstream anime success stories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Plot Recap: From Weakest Hunter to Unstoppable Force As described on Crunchyroll: 'They say whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but that's not the case for the world's weakest hunter Sung Jinwoo. After being brutally slaughtered by monsters in a high-ranking dungeon, Jinwoo came back with the System, a program only he could see, that's leveling him up in every way. Now, he's inspired to discover the secrets behind his powers and the dungeon that spawned them.' Each season contains 13 episodes and follows Jinwoo's transformation from zero to hero, fighting terrifying beasts and uncovering dark secrets hidden within the world of hunters. Live Events What's Next: How Many Seasons Will Solo Leveling Have? With two powerful seasons already out, fans are eagerly awaiting Season 3. The buzz is so intense that daily leaks are surfacing—even without an official release date. Initially, Solo Leveling was expected to span six seasons to cover the entire storyline. However, recent reports suggest the anime may follow the model of Haikyuu!! and Demon Slayer, with around five seasons and a final movie to wrap up the saga. While this hasn't been confirmed, a cinematic conclusion could give fans the epic ending they deserve. Solo Leveling Season 3 Sneak Peek: What to Expect In Season 3, we'll see Sung Jinwoo recognized on an international level. New hunters and global guilds enter the story, and Jinwoo rejects an offer from the most powerful guild to form his own—the Ahjin Guild. With bigger battles, higher stakes, and world-building on a whole new scale, Solo Leveling's third season is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience.
