When did the first Crunchyroll Anime Awards ceremony take place?
The first Crunchyroll Anime Awards ceremony took place on the 28th of January 2017. This inaugural event recognized Yuri on Ice as its first winner of Anime of the Year.
Questions about Crunchyroll Anime Awards
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Where was the Crunchyroll Anime Awards held before moving to Tokyo in 2023?
The awards were originally held in California before the event moved to Tokyo in 2023. The location shift to Japan marked a significant change in how the global audience experienced the celebration.
How are winners determined at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards since the sixth edition?
Winners are determined using a weighted ratio of 70 percent from judges and 30 percent from public votes since at least the sixth edition. Six candidates with the highest nominations advance to a one-week public voting period after judges submit up to five potential candidates for each category during the initial round.
Which anime series received forty-seven nominations at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards?
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba received forty-seven nominations making it one of the most nominated series ever. Films like Demon Slayer: Mugen Train earned three awards while Look Back received two.
What happened to Best Boy and Best Girl categories at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards?
Categories including Best Boy and Best Girl were retired after running from 2017 to 2022. New additions include Best Background Art which started in 2024 and Hindi language performance introduced in 2025.