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Italian pop star Damiano David, musician-actor Rina Sawayama and Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo will be among the presenters at the ninth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, which will be held Sunday, May 25, at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo. Voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira are set to host the show, which will be livestreamed for global audiences.
Other presenters booked for the event include Brazilian pop star Pabllo Vittar, American recording artist D4VD, American snowboarder Chloe Kim, drag star Plastique Tiara, Japanese actor-musician Dean Fujioka and American-Chilean singer Paloma Mami.
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The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is billed as the leading yearly awards program powering the global rise of anime, the art of Japanese animation. Fans around the world can visit the Crunchyroll Anime Awards website to vote each day through April 14 for their favorite series, creators and performances. Global fan voting helps to determine the winners.
Hiroki Totoki, president and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, will deliver opening remarks at the Anime Awards ceremony.
The nominees for anime of the year are DAN DA DAN, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Kaiju No. 8, Solo Leveling and The Apothecary Diaries.
“The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are one of the most important times of year for fans because we hear directly from them on what anime they love and get to honor the creative community behind that love,” Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll, said in a statement. “Anime continues to deeply resonate emotionally with fans, and anime’s biggest night of the year is sure to invoke a lot of joy and pride amongst the anime community—fans and creators alike. This year’s nominees represent more than 50 series and films developed by more than 35 talented studios.”
In celebration of the 2025 Anime Awards, Crunchyroll is helping anime fans catch up with the nominees. A selection of nominated titles streaming on Crunchyroll are now available to watch for free. Additionally, the Crunchyroll Store has discounts on manga, collectibles, and more tied to the honorees.
Fans are encouraged to vote each day with a 1-click resubmit feature through April 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT on the Anime Awards website and launch their favorite anime into the spot. Additionally, for the first time, voting is accessible within the Crunchyroll mobile app. The results will be announced at the awards ceremony and through a global fan livestream.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the event.
Here are 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards nominees in key categories:
Anime of the Year
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kaiju No. 8
Solo Leveling
The Apothecary Diaries
Best Anime Song
Abyss – Yungblud – Kaiju No. 8
Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
Fatal – GEMN -【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
LEveL – SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: TOMORROW X TOGETHER – Solo Leveling
Otonoke – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN
The Brave – YOASOBI – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Best Score
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict- Shiro Sagisu
DAN DA DAN – kensuke ushio
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc – Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Evan Call
Look Back – Haruka Nakamura
Solo Leveling – Hiroyuki Sawano
Film of the Year
HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle
Look Back
Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain
My Hero Academia: You’re Next
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White
The Colors Within
Best Original Anime
BUCCHIGIRI?!
GIRLS BAND CRY
Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night
Metallic Rouge
Ninja Kamui
Train to the End of the World
Best Continuing Series
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia Season 7
ONE PIECE
【OSHI NO KO】【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
SPY × FAMILY, SPY × FAMILY Season 2
Best New Series
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kaiju No. 8
Solo Leveling
The Apothecary Diaries
Best Opening Sequence
Abyss – Yungblud – Kaiju No. 8
Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
Fatal – GEMN – 【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
LEveL – SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: TOMORROW X TOGETHER – Solo Leveling
Otonoke – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN
UUUUUS! – Hiroshi Kitadani – ONE PIECE
Best Ending Sequence
Antanante – riria. – Ranma1/2
Burning – Hitsujibungaku – 【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
KAMAKURA STYLE – BotchiBoromaru – The Elusive Samurai
Nobody – OneRepublic – Kaiju No. 8
request – krage – Solo Leveling
TAIDADA – ZUTOMAYO – DAN DA DAN
Best Action
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict
DAN DA DAN
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Kaiju No. 8
Solo Leveling
WIND BREAKER
Best Comedy
Delicious in Dungeon
KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3
MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
My Deer Friend Nokotan
Ranma1/2
SPY × FAMILY Season 2
Best Drama
A Sign of Affection
DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
Pluto
The Apothecary Diaries
Best Isekai Anime
KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (season 2, Cour 2)
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2
Suicide Squad ISEKAI
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3
Best Romance
A Sign of Affection
Blue Box
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
Ranma1/2
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2
Best Slice of Life
Laid-Back Camp Season 3
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
Mr. Villain’s Day Off
My Deer Friend Nokotan
Sound! Euphonium 3
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2
Best Animation
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kaiju No. 8
Solo Leveling
Best Background Art
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Pluto
The Apothecary Diaries
Best Character Design
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kaiju No. 8
The Apothecary Diaries
Best Director
Fuga Yamashiro – DAN DA DAN
Haruo Sotozaki – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Keiichiro Saito – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Megumi Ishitani – ONE PIECE FAN LETTER
Norihiro Naganuma – The Apothecary Diaries
Yoshihiro Miyajima – Delicious in Dungeon
Best Main Character
Frieren – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kafka Hibino – Kaiju No. 8
Okarun – DAN DA DAN
Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries
Momo – DAN DA DAN
Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling
Best Supporting Character
Fern – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Himmel – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Jinshi – The Apothecary Diaries
Seiko – DAN DA DAN
Senshi – Delicious in Dungeon
Turbo Granny – DAN DA DAN
“Must Protect at All Cost” Character
Anya Forger – SPY × FAMILY Season 2
Frieren – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Okarun- DAN DA DAN
Senshi – Delicious in Dungeon
Tokiyuki Hojo – The Elusive Samurai
Yuki Itose – A Sign of Affection
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After taking in a reported $17.6 million box office in the U.S., Demon Slayer: Hashira Training hits home video to kick off season four of the popular anime series.
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Want to watch it online? The Demon Slayer: Hashira Training movie is streamable starting on Sunday, May 12, on Crunchyroll for subscribers only.
How to Watch Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Online for Free
If you’re not a Crunchyroll subscriber, you can take advantage of the streaming service’s seven-day free trial to watch Demon Slayer: Hashira Training and other anime, including My Hero Academia, One Piece, Penguin Highway, Fruits Basket and others. In fact, Crunchyroll has the largest collection of anime that’s ready to stream.
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Additionally, you can even watch new anime TV series live simultaneously when it airs in Japan, such as Kaiju No. 8. All anime is either in its original Japanese with English subtitles or dubbed in English.
After the free trial is over, you can either cancel it or keep watching with plans starting at $7.99 per month. Crunchyroll is also available as a channel add-on for Prime Video if you’re an Amazon Prime member. Amazon is offering a seven-day free trial too.
Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video and Prime Gaming; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more.
How to Watch The Demon Slayer TV Series & Movie Online for Free
Want to watch past Demon Slayer seasons before you watch the new Demon Slayer: Hashira Training film? All three seasons of Demon Slayer, as well as the Demon Slayer: Mugen Training movie, are available to stream on Crunchyroll too.
Demon Slayer: Hashira Training follows the Hashira swordsmen, the best of the best in the Demon Slayer Corps, as the group prepares to battle Muzan Kibutsuji, the Demon King.
The new anime film also stars an English-language voice cast featuring Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Griffin Burns, Kira Buckland, Christopher Corey Smith, Ben Balmaceda, Brent Mukai, Zeno Robinson and others.
Available in Japanese with English subtitles or dubbed in English, Demon Slayer: Hashira Training is streamable on Crunchyroll starting on Sunday, May 12. In the meantime, watch a trailer for the new anime film below.
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