My Hero Academia Final Season Wins Anime of the Year at Crunchyroll Awards
‘My Hero Academia Final Season’ Lands Top Prize at 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards

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The 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held in Tokyo on May 23, awarded 'My Hero Academia Final Season' the title of Anime of the Year. The event featured numerous celebrity presenters and performances, and saw a record 73 million votes cast by fans globally, with Brazil and Germany among the top participating countries.
- 01'My Hero Academia Final Season' won the Anime of the Year award.
- 02Director Tatsuya Nagamine received the Global Impact Award for his contributions to various anime projects.
- 03The event featured performances by artists like Dean Fujioka and Yoko Takahashi.
- 04The Best Original Anime award went to 'Lazarus'.
- 05A total of 73 million votes were cast for the awards, setting a new record.
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'My Hero Academia Final Season' was awarded Anime of the Year at the 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, celebrated on May 23 in Tokyo. Hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, the event featured notable presenters including The Weeknd, K-pop artist BamBam, and actor Winston Duke. A highlight was the performance by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Hirofumi Kurita. The awards recognized various categories, with 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' winning Film of the Year and 'One Piece' named Best Continuing Series. Director Tatsuya Nagamine received the Global Impact Award for his extensive work in the anime industry, with animator Masayuki Sato accepting on his behalf. A record-breaking 73 million votes were cast by fans worldwide, with Brazil, Germany, India, Mexico, and the United States leading in engagement. The event will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll and its YouTube channels, showcasing the growing popularity of anime globally.
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