The gala will feature stellar musical performances and celebrities such as J Balvin, Kacey Musgraves and Zak Penn as presenters.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 ceremony, which will be held in Tokyo on Sunday, May 25, has just revealed new stars who will be part of the event. After a record 51 million votes cast, internationally renowned musical artists and leading entertainment figures are confirmed as presenters.
LiSA, Creepy Nuts and FLOW headline the musical shows
Attendees and spectators will enjoy a series of exclusive performances, including:
- Creepy Nuts: The popular hip-hop duo, nominated this year, will perform their hits “Otonoke” (from DAN DA DAN) and “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” (from MASHLE: Magic and Muscles).
- FLOW: They will celebrate Eureka Seven’s 20th anniversary with a special performance of their iconic track “DAYS.”
- LiSA: She returns to the stage with her emblematic “Gurenge”, the opening of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
International celebrities come together as presenters
The gala will also feature the participation of globally recognized figures as presenters:
- J Balvin: GRAMMY-nominated musical superstar, representing the fusion between urban music and anime.
- Kacey Musgraves: GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter who included anime references on her most recent album “Deeper Well.”
- Zak Penn: Screenwriter of films such as Ready Player One and Free Guy, he will be present as a special guest.
The main host will be Sally Amaki (voice of Tomo-chan in Tomo-chan Is a Girl!) and announcer Jon Kabira.
Schedules and streaming platforms
The ceremony will be broadcast live on Sunday, May 25. The pre-show will begin at 10:00 a.m. (Spanish time), followed by the main event at 11:00 a.m. (Spanish time). It will be available to watch worldwide through Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as Sony Pictures Core and Sony Group’s global channels.
Availability in multiple languages
For the first time, the ceremony will be available in nine languages, including Spanish from Spain and Latin Spanish, to ensure fans around the world can enjoy it without language barriers.
For more details on nominations, categories, and how to follow the event, Crunchyroll has published an Ultimate Guide that brings together all the essential information for the big night of anime.
