Crunchyroll's 10th Anime Awards ceremony took place Saturday in Tokyo, celebrating anime's biggest names after 73 million global votes. The final season of My Hero Academia claimed Anime of the Year, capping off the beloved shonen franchise's run on the platform. Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira hosted the milestone event.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards have become the streaming platform's flagship annual celebration, and this edition marked a decade of recognizing creators and series that dominate the global anime landscape. My Hero Academia's victory reflects the show's cultural grip on audiences worldwide. The series wrapped its manga in 2024 after a 16-year run, making the anime's conclusion a major cultural moment for both longtime fans and newer viewers.
Crunchyroll's voting system demonstrates the scale of anime fandom. Seventy-three million votes across multiple categories underscore how seriously audiences take these awards. The platform has positioned itself as the central hub for English-speaking anime consumers, and the awards ceremony reinforces that authority while celebrating the creative work of studios, directors, and writers.
My Hero Academia's final season aired throughout 2024, delivering the climactic battle arcs fans had anticipated for years. The shonen show, based on Kohei Horikoshi's manga, has generated billions in revenue across merchandise, theatrical films, and international licensing deals. Its Anime of the Year win validates both the creative risks Studio Bones took with the ending and Crunchyroll's investment in simulcasting the series worldwide.
The ceremony's Tokyo location signals anime's status as a truly global industry. While Japan remains the creative center, major international platforms like Crunchyroll shape which shows get funding, distribution, and cultural visibility outside Asia. The awards recognizes that power dynamic, celebrating both Japanese creators and the platforms that amplify their work to Western audiences