The Crunchyroll Anime Awards winner list for 2025 is finally here—and it’s sparking both excitement and debate across the anime fandom. Solo Leveling leads the pack with 8 awards, followed by Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Demon Slayer.
However, not all fans are thrilled. Many were surprised or disappointed by Solo Leveling winning Anime of the Year, sparking online discussion about what truly deserves top honors.
In this full breakdown, we cover every winner, category, and major reaction—plus the anime that scored the most awards.
Table of Contents
Best VA Performances
| Language | Winner |
|---|---|
| Japanese | Aoi Yūki as Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries |
| English | Aleks Le as Sung Jin-woo — Solo Leveling |
| Hindi | Lohit Sharma as Satoru Gojo — Jujutsu Kaisen (Season 2) |
| Portuguese | Charles Emmanuel as Sung Jin-woo — Solo Leveling |
| Italian | Ilaria Pellicone as Kyomoto — Look Back |
| German | Daniel Schlauch as Monkey D. Luffy — One Piece |
Character Awards
- Best Main Character: Sung Jin-woo — Solo Leveling
- Best Supporting Character: Fern — Frieren
- Must Protect Character: Anya Forger — Spy × Family
Best Music & Theme Songs
- Best Score: Hiroyuki Sawano — Solo Leveling
- Best Anime Song: “Otonoke” — Dandadan
- Best Opening: “Otonoke” — Dandadan
- Best Ending: “Request” by Krage — Solo Leveling
Genre-Based Categories
- Best Romance: Blue Box
- Best Comedy: Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Best Action: Solo Leveling
- Best Isekai: Re:Zero (Season 3)
- Best Drama: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Best Slice of Life: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
Major Category Winners
Best Continuing Series
Winner: Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc — Ufotable
Best New Series
Winner: Solo Leveling — A-1 Pictures
Best Original Anime
Winner: Ninja Kamui — E&H Production
Best Animation
Winner: Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc
Best Character Design
Winner: Naoyuki Onda — Dandadan
Best Director
Winner: Keiichiro Saito — Frieren
Best Background Art
Winner: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Top 3 Anime with the Most Wins
- Solo Leveling – 8 Wins
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 4 Wins
- Demon Slayer & Dandadan – 3 Wins each
Global Impact Award
- Winner: Attack on Titan
Recognizing worldwide cultural influence, Attack on Titan was honored as a generational anime icon.
Film of the Year
Winner: Look Back — Studio Durian
Anime with Multiple Wins
| Wins | Anime |
|---|---|
| 8 | Solo Leveling |
| 4 | Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End |
| 3 | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
| 3 | Dandadan |
| 2 | Attack on Titan |
| 2 | Look Back |
| 2 | Spy × Family |
Anime of the Year
Winner: Solo Leveling — A-1 Pictures
Nominees:
- Dandadan — Science SARU
- Delicious in Dungeon — Studio Trigger
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End — Madhouse
- Kaiju No. 8 — Production I.G
- The Apothecary Diaries — Toho Animation Studio and OLM
Final Thoughts
This year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards winner list gave the spotlight to both breakout hits and established giants. While Solo Leveling swept the show with 8 wins, many fans still feel Frieren or Dandadan deserved the Anime of the Year crown. Regardless of where you stand, the 2025 awards showcased the incredible depth and diversity of modern anime.
Which win shocked or excited you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 – FAQ
Who won Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025?
- Solo Leveling won Anime of the Year at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
How many awards did Solo Leveling win?
- Solo Leveling won 8 awards, the most of any anime this year.
Which anime had the most wins in 2025?
The top anime by number of wins:
- Solo Leveling – 8 wins
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 4 wins
- Demon Slayer and Dandadan – 3 wins each
Who won the Global Impact Award in 2025?
- Attack on Titan received the Global Impact Award for its worldwide cultural influence and lasting legacy.
Was there any controversy about the winners?
- Yes, many fans were disappointed that Solo Leveling won Anime of the Year, arguing that other titles like Frieren or Dandadan had stronger narratives and emotional depth.
What anime won Film of the Year?
- Look Back by Studio Durian won Anime Film of the Year.
Who won Best VA Performance in Japanese?
- Aoi Yūki won Best VA Performance (Japanese) for her role as Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries.
Which voice actors won in other languages?
English: Aleks Le as Sung Jin-woo (Solo Leveling)
Hindi: Lohit Sharma as Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2)
Portuguese: Charles Emmanuel as Sung Jin-woo (Solo Leveling)
Italian: Ilaria Pellicone as Kyomoto (Look Back)
German: Daniel Schlauch as Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)
Where can I find the full list of winners and nominees?
You can view the full list of winners and nominees in our blog above or check the official Crunchyroll website.
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