Solo Leveling Triumphs at 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The Korean animation Solo Leveling won the Anime of the Year award at the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held recently in Tokyo, Japan. This event celebrates the creators, musicians, and performers who fuel the global passion for anime. The announcement was a milestone, highlighting the rise of Korean anime on the international stage.
During the ceremony, the iconic series Attack on Titan received the first-ever Global Impact Award. This honor recognizes visionary creators and groundbreaking works that have left a lasting impression on culture and audiences worldwide. The final installment, Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, premiered in 2024, closing the chapter on this legendary series. Representatives from MAPPA accepted the award on behalf of the talented team behind the show.
Solo Leveling’s Unprecedented Success
Solo Leveling, the flagship intellectual property of Kakao Entertainment, dominated the awards by winning nine categories. These included Anime of the Year, Best New Series, Best Anime Ending Sequence, Best Action Anime, Best Main Character, Best Anime Score, and Best Voice Artist Performances in English, Brazilian Portuguese, and Castilian Spanish.
In his acceptance speech, the director of Solo Leveling expressed heartfelt gratitude: “Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart for voting (for) us for this award. We were able to receive this award because of the crew (who) poured their heart and soul into the project, and the fans who then watched it.”
Kakao Entertainment’s head of the Story Business Unit commented on the historic achievement, emphasizing the significance of Solo Leveling’s global recognition. The company remains committed to discovering more captivating stories that can follow in the footsteps of this groundbreaking series.
Celebrating Anime’s Biggest Night
The awards ceremony was hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira, both returning for their third consecutive year. Presenters included a diverse group of celebrities from around the world, including Grammy winners, actors from popular TV series, musicians, athletes, and renowned Japanese talents.
Fans enjoyed performances by top artists, such as the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts, rock band Flow celebrating a 20-year anime anniversary, and LiSA, a highly streamed Japanese artist. The event also featured special video-on-demand performances, adding to the excitement.
Global Fan Engagement and Voting
With an impressive total of 51 million votes cast by fans worldwide, the 2025 Anime Awards showcased the strong connection between anime and its global audience. Some of the most engaged countries included Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
According to sources familiar with the event, the awards not only honor individual achievements but also celebrate the identity and emotional bonds fans have with anime. The ceremony will soon be available to stream on multiple platforms, allowing even more fans to experience the excitement.
Highlights of the 2025 Anime Awards Winners
– 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 Hashira Training Arc
– Best New Series: Solo Leveling
– Best Action: Solo Leveling
– Best Comedy: MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES
– Best Drama: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
– Best Isekai Anime: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
– Best Romance: Blue Box
The full list also includes awards for voice performances in multiple languages, directing, animation, and music score, with Solo Leveling and other popular titles receiving multiple accolades.
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