Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are breaking down their favorite moments and winners from the 2025 Anime Awards like Solo Leveling taking home Anime of the Year and more awards, Kacey Musgraves’s Sailor Moon cosplay, all the new categories this year, and so much more.

Anime Awards 2025 Winners: Anime of the Year and Full List

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