Sun May 25 08:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Attack on Titan Receives Crunchyroll’s First Global Impact Award, Cementing Anime’s Mainstream Status
**Los Angeles, CA** – Attack on Titan, the groundbreaking anime series that captivated audiences worldwide, is set to receive Crunchyroll’s inaugural Global Impact Award. The award recognizes the series’ monumental success and its role in propelling anime into the mainstream over the past decade.
Since its debut in 2013, Attack on Titan has garnered both critical acclaim and widespread popularity, setting a new standard for shōnen anime. Its gripping narrative, intense action, and complex characters resonated with viewers, particularly in the West, showcasing the potential of Japanese animation.
Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming platform, credits Attack on Titan with contributing significantly to its own growth. The platform provided easy access to the series, while Attack on Titan, in turn, drove subscriptions and expanded Crunchyroll’s reach.
The award comes amidst a surge in anime popularity, especially among Gen Z viewers, who have expressed greater affinity for anime than for established figures in other entertainment and sports sectors.
Attack on Titan joins series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Bleach, and Naruto that have introduced Western audiences to Japanese animation. While the series’ journey has concluded, the legacy of Attack on Titan serves as a platform for future anime projects to find similar success. Fans and analysts are now eyeing Solo Leveling, which is breaking records on Crunchyroll at an unprecedented rate.
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