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  • Crunchyroll’s 2025 anime awards go Global with big names and bold nominations

    Crunchyroll’s 2025 anime awards go Global with big names and bold nominations

    MUMBAI: Crunchyroll, has announced the nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the ninth annual edition of the world’s biggest celebration of Japanese animation. Fans across the globe can cast their votes daily through April 14 via the official Anime Awards website, helping decide this year’s winners across a broad spectrum of categories.

    This year’s Anime of the Year contenders include Dan Da Dan, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren, Beyond Journey’s End, Kaiju No. 8, Solo Leveling, and The Apothecary Diaries.

    Adding star power to the celebration, Crunchyroll has also revealed the first wave of celebrity presenters set to appear at the live event in Tokyo on Sunday, May 25. Among the first announced Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo, joined by international talents such as Damiano David (Måneskin), Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim, Japanese pop culture stars, Vtubers, drag icons, and Youtubers like Gigguk.

    Additional confirmed presenters include,

    The star-studded presenter line-up for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards features an exciting mix of global talent, including Japanese comedy duo Chocolate Planet, renowned actor and musician Dean Fujioka, and popular Japanese actors Kanata Hongo, Mayu Matsuoka, and Saya Ichikawa. Joining them are international stars such as Brazilian pop icon Pabllo Vittar, English professional boxer Ben Whittaker, Vtuber sensation Ironmouse, American singer-songwriter d4vd, British-Japanese artist Rina Sawayama, globally recognised drag star Plastique Tiara, and American-Chilean singer Paloma Mami.

    Sony group corporation president & CEO Hiroki Totoki will deliver the opening remarks at the live ceremony, hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira.

    “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 honour the creative community behind that love,” said Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini.

    “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.”

    To celebrate the awards, a selection of nominated titles is now available to stream for free on Crunchyroll. The Crunchyroll Store is also offering special discounts on related manga, merchandise, and collectibles.

    New this year, fans can cast votes directly via the Crunchyroll mobile app, with a convenient 1-click resubmit option. Voting closes on April 14 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time, and winners will be announced during the live ceremony and global livestream.

    The full list of nominees includes favourites across action, drama, romance, isekai, animation, character design, and performance categories, including several nods to Dan Da Dan, Solo Leveling, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Voice artist categories span multiple languages, including Japanese, English, Hindi, Arabic, French, and more highlighting anime’s truly global impact.

    The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards will be held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, in collaboration with Sony Music Solutions Inc. and Dempsey Productions. 

  • Rana Daggubati voices Barca in Solo Leveling Season two in three Indian languages

    Rana Daggubati voices Barca in Solo Leveling Season two in three Indian languages

    Mumbai: Crunchyroll proudly announces that acclaimed Indian actor Rana Daggubati, renowned for his stellar roles in Baahubali and Ghazi, will voice the enigmatic Ice Elf Barca in the highly awaited Solo Leveling Season two. Daggubati will lend his iconic voice to the character in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, offering fans a culturally immersive experience.

    Adding to the excitement, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the fan omnibus film “Solo Leveling -ReAwakening” in theaters across India on 6 December 2024. This cinematic event will showcase Daggubati’s Hindi voice acting debut as Barca, alongside a recap of the first season and an exclusive preview of the first two episodes of season two.

    Barca, a powerful Ice Elf and the boss of the Red Gate Dungeon, poses a formidable challenge for Jinwoo with his sword mastery, stealth, and speed. This clash promises to elevate the gripping narrative of Solo Leveling.

    “Voicing Barca in Solo Leveling across three languages has been an exciting challenge that I truly enjoyed,” said Daggubati. “Bringing such a complex, powerful character to life in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu allowed me to connect with anime in a way I’ve never done before. This is a unique, thrilling journey into the anime world, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience the action!”

    Crunchyroll, senior director of marketing – APAC, Akshat Sahu shared, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Rana Daggubati, who brings a powerful presence to the character of Barca in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. His involvement reflects our commitment to delivering culturally resonant anime experiences in India. We’re excited to offer Indian audiences a truly immersive and accessible anime experience on both big and small screens.”

  • Crunchyroll’s ‘Solo Leveling’ premiere sets the stage ablaze in Mumbai for anime fans

    Crunchyroll’s ‘Solo Leveling’ premiere sets the stage ablaze in Mumbai for anime fans

    Mumbai: Today anime fans in Mumbai witnessed an exhilarating exclusive premiere of Solo Leveling, a highly anticipated anime series set to release globally on 6 January 2024 on Crunchyroll. The Hindi dub – as well as the subtitle – will also be available to stream simultaneously.

    The screening of this epic adventure, adapted from the acclaimed Korean WEBTOON sensation, was attended by over 220 fans and accompanied by renowned actor Ali Fazal who has also lent his Hindi voice to a character, Song Chiyul, in the series.

    “I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to provide the Hindi dub for Solo Leveling. I aspire to forge deeper connections with the world of anime, particularly in the realms of artistic creation and exploration of different facets of our world.

    Preparing for the Hindi dub role posed both a challenge and a source of immense excitement. Delving into the character’s backstory was crucial for me to comprehend the nuances of the role and determine the appropriate voice texture. Portraying Song Chiyul, a senior character, required a careful blend of my voice. This was a unique experience that fueled my curiosity to delve deeper into the craft.

    Collaborating with Crunchyroll and immersing myself in the anime world has been a fresh and thrilling experience for me.” – Ali Fazal said during the premiere event.