My Hero Academia Final Season Wins Anime of the Year
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The Crunchyroll Anime Awards’ global reach and star-studded production reflect anime’s transition from niche interest to mainstream cultural phenomenon, attracting A-list talent and broad audiences.
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- My Hero Academia Final Season won Anime of the Year at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards on May 23 in Tokyo.
- Sally Amaki co‑hosted the ceremony with Jon Kabira for the fourth consecutive year; The Weeknd presented the Anime of the Year category.
- Tatsuya Nagamine received the Global Impact Award for his work on Ojamajo Doremi, PreCure, Dragon Ball Super, and One Piece.
- Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra opened the night with an arrangement by Kazunori Miyake, conducted by Hirofumi Kurita, while Dean Fujioka, Yoko Takahashi, Pornograffitti, and Asian Kung‑Fu Generation performed.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle was named Film of the Year; Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow won Best Action and Best Animation, and One Piece won Best Continuing Series.
Why it matters: Studios behind the winning series—My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, One Piece—gain heightened visibility, driving higher streaming numbers, stronger merchandise sales, and broader licensing opportunities worldwide.
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