Sun May 25 11:20:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: “Solo Leveling,” “Frieren” Dominate Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 as Global Stars Celebrate Anime**

**Tokyo, Japan -** The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 lit up screens worldwide on May 25th (JST), delivering a dazzling celebration of the year’s best in anime. Streaming live from Japan, the event combined star power, captivating musical performances, and heartfelt tributes, marking a new high point for the industry.

This year’s awards covered a diverse range of categories, recognizing excellence in animation, music, direction, and storytelling. “Solo Leveling” and “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” emerged as major winners, dominating conversations among fans eager to see their favorites recognized. “Solo Leveling” won the most coveted “Anime of the Year” award and “Best Main Character,” which went to Sung Jinwoo. “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” received the “Best Director” award for Keiichiro Saito. Other top awards included “Best Original Anime,” which went to “Ninja Kamui,” and “Best Anime Song,” which went to “Otokone” by Creepy Nuts for “Dan da Dan.”

Adding to the spectacle was a star-studded lineup of international presenters and performers. Colombian music sensation J Balvin, “Stranger Things” stars Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo brought a touch of Hollywood glamor. They were joined by Grammy-winning singer Kacey Musgraves, Olympic gold medallist Chloe Kim, Japanese star Dean Fujioka, Brazilian drag icon Pabllo Vittar, Italian singer Damiano David, and acclaimed actress Mayu Matsuoka, reflecting anime’s global appeal and influence.

From chart-topping music acts to breakout hits and beloved classics, the awards highlighted anime’s ever-growing impact on pop culture. The winners list below reflects the diverse tastes and global fandom surrounding anime:

* **Anime of the Year:** Solo Leveling
* **Best Director:** Keiichiro Saito for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
* **Best Original Anime:** Ninja Kamui
* **Best Anime Song:** Otokone by Creepy Nuts for Dan da Dan
* **Best Slice of Life Anime:** Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
* **Best Main Character:** Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling
* **Best Voice Actor (Hindi):** Lohit Sharma as Satoru Gojo for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
* **Best Comedy:** Mashle: Magic and Muscles
* **Best Ending Sequence:** Request by Krage
* **Best Continuing Series:** Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc
* **Global Impact Award:** Attack on Titan

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 once again proved that anime continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Whether you are a lifelong fan or just discovering the medium, the event offered something for everyone.

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