To start with, I just want to thank everybody that took the time to vote in the awards for this year. For some meta discussion about the awards themselves, check out my pinned comment. Without further ado, here are your winners:
2025 Anime Series of the Year
- Apocalypse Hotel
2025 Anime Film of the Year
- Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
2025 Anime Character of the Year
- Yachiyo (Apocalypse Hotel)
Best Comedy
- CITY the Animation
Best Drama
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Best Fantasy/Adventure
- Clevatess
Best Romance
- My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
Best Slice of Life
- CITY the Animation
Best Action
- Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
Best Animation
- CITY the Animation
Best Soundtrack
- Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
Best Voice Acting (specific role in any language)
- Aoi Yuuki - Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries - Japanese
Best Musical Sequence (OP/ED or insert song)
- Hunting Soul by HAYASii - Dan Da Dan Season 2, Episode 6 insert song - https://youtu.be/ZEdiws1rDMY
I’m happy to see Apocalypse Hotel being recognized. Anime originals are usually not as popular, so it’s great that it won AOTY. As for the rest of the results, Reze and CITY sweep was quite predictable. Both are visually stunning and have been very well received, and Kusuriya was probably one of the most popular shows last year.