Crunchyroll announces 2025 Anime Awards date and new categories in Brazil
Crunchyroll announced that the ninth annual Anime Awards will be held on May 25, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. The event will feature expanded eligibility and new award categories, allowing for a broader range of anime to be nominated. The eligibility period for nominations has been extended to cover anime released from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. This change allows for five anime seasons to qualify for the awards. This year, the awards will include 32 categories, with four new ones added. Voice actress Sally Amaki and presenter Jon Kabira will co-host, with Brazilian musician Pabllo Vittar also set to appear. Fan voting starts on April 3, 2025.