The 9th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards are almost upon us! Crunchyroll revealed today that voting is officially live for anticipated event, with nominees revealed in the show’s categories, including Anime of the Year. Fans can vote each day through April 14 for their favorite series, creators and more from last year!
You can see the full list of nominees right here on Crunchyroll News.
Also revealed is the first wave of star-studded anime-fan presenters for the 2025 Anime Awards, with more to be announced soon for the May 25 event, live from Tokyo, Japan. Presenters will include:
Finn Wolfhard – Canadian director, musician, and actor who plays Mike in Stranger Things
Gaten Matarazzo – American actor best known for his role as Dustin in Stranger Things
Chocolate Planet – Comedy duo made up of Shohei Osada and Shun Matsuo
DEAN FUJIOKA – Japanese actor, musician and talent
Kanata Hongo – Japanese actor known for live-action adaptations of anime, including Attack on Titan and The Prince of Tennis
Mayu Matsuoka – Japan Academy Award-winning actress known for roles in The Kirishima Thing and Amachan
Saya Ichikawa – Japanese model, newscaster and talent
Pabllo Vittar – Award-winning Brazilian pop icon
Ben Whittaker – English professional boxer
Damiano David – Italian singer-songwriter
Ironmouse – Demon Queen VTuber
d4vd – American recording artist
Rina Sawayama – Musician and actor in John Wick: Chapter 4
Chloe Kim – American Olympic snowboarder
Plastique Tiara – Top global drag star
Paloma Mami – American-Chilean singer
Gigguk – Pioneering YouTube content creator and co-host of Trash Taste
Sony Group President and CEO, Hiroki Totoki, will deliver opening remarks at the Anime Awards live ceremony, which will be hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira.
Ready to vote? Head over to the official Anime Awards website or the Crunchyroll mobile app to cast your ballot! And remember, you can vote every single day through April 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The results will be announced at the 2025 Anime Awards live ceremony on Sunday, May 25, and through a global fan livestream.
