Every year, anime fans worldwide look forward to the Crunchyroll Anime Awards—a celebration of exceptional creativity, artistry, and storytelling across the animation industry.

The latest awards highlighted remarkable series, movies, and individuals who left an undeniable mark on viewers everywhere. From sweeping action hits to heartfelt dramas and innovative new series, let’s dive into the big winners and discover what made them shine.

Anime of the Year: Solo Leveling

Solo Leveling dominated the ceremony, taking home not only Anime of the Year but also awards for Best New Anime Series, Best Action Anime, Best Score, Best Ending Sequence, and Best Main Character with Sung Jinwoo. The anime mesmerized audiences with its high-stakes battles, striking animation, and intense character growth. Its thrilling adaptation and memorable soundtrack by Hiroyuki Sawano made each episode an unforgettable ride, cementing it as a new standard in action anime.

Anime Film of the Year: Look Back

The award for Best Anime Film went to Look Back, a visually stunning and emotionally resonant story. With its heartfelt narrative and innovative art direction, Look Back captured themes of passion, youth, and perseverance. The movie’s illustrative animation and strong character work left critics and fans deeply moved, quickly establishing its place among must-see anime films.

Global Impact Award: Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan was honored with the Global Impact Award, a testament to its influence far beyond the anime community. Through its epic storytelling, philosophical themes, and dramatic finale, it became a global phenomenon. The series inspired countless discussions and left an enduring legacy in the world of anime and beyond.

Best Continuing Anime Series: Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

Once again, Demon Slayer showcased the pinnacle of animation and emotional storytelling in its Hashira Training Arc. The series picked up both Best Continuing Anime and Best Animation, dazzling viewers with breathtaking visuals and heartfelt character arcs. Demon Slayer remains a shining example of quality and dedication in modern animation.

Notable Awards and Highlights

• Best Original Anime: Ninja Kamui showcased innovative storytelling that stood apart from adaptations.
• Best Character Design: DAN DA DAN impressed fans with its distinct, creative style and memorable character visuals.
• Best Director: Keiichiro Sato’s work on Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End was celebrated for its vision and emotional depth.
• Best Background Art & Drama Anime: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End also took home these awards, further establishing it as a new fan favorite.
• Best Romance Anime: Blue Box charmed audiences with its relatable, sweet love story.
• Best Comedy Anime: Mashle: Magic and Muscles – The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc offered fresh humor and magical antics.
• Best Isekai Anime: Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- returned to claim top honors in its genre.
• Best Slice of Life Anime: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! brought relatable daily adventures to the spotlight.

Standout Characters and Performances

Solo Leveling’s Sung Jinwoo earned recognition as Best Main Character, while Fern from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End took Best Supporting Character. Anya Forger from Spy x Family Season 2 was celebrated in the “Must Protect at All Costs” category, reflecting her special place in viewers’ hearts.

In music, DAN DA DAN's opening "Otonoke" by Creepy Nuts and Solo Leveling’s ending "request" by krage captured the Best Anime Song and Best Anime Ending Sequence awards.

Voice actors from across the globe were honored, including Aoi Yuki as Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries (Japanese), Hiba Snobar as Anya Forger (Arabic), Charles Emmanuel as Sung Jinwoo (Brazilian Portuguese), and many more, each bringing their characters to life in their unique languages.