During its industry panel at the CCXP 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, Crunchyroll announced that the ninth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards will return to Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 2025. An orange carpet and global live stream will precede the ceremony, which will once again take place at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa.
The company also announced its first-ever Brazilian celebrity presenter and anime fan for the ceremony — drag pop icon and musician Pabllo Vittar. Additional celebrity presenters from the world of television, film, sports, fashion, and music, as well as musical performers will be announced closer to the ceremony.
Voice actress and idol Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira will return as co-hosts, and Sony Group Corporation Chairman and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida will once again deliver opening remarks.
Exclusively for the 2025 Anime Awards, the updated eligibility period will expand from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, encompassing five seasons (or quarters) of anime. In the future, nominee eligibility will extend from January 1 to December 31.
The nominees in each category and fan voting will be revealed on April 3, 2025. The three new nomination categories include Best Isekai, Best Background Art, and Best Hindi Voice Artist.
Last year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place on March 2, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 won the Anime of the Year.
More information about the Crunchyroll Anime Awards can be found on the official website.
Source: press release
