Crunchyroll announced a star-studded lineup of presenters for their ninth annual Anime Awards pre-show and live ceremony. The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation. This is just the first wave of presenters, as more will be announced soon.
Presenters for the 2025 Anime Awards
Here is the current set of presenters for the Anime Awards. These talented and passionate individuals will present the winners on Sunday, May 25.
- Finn Wolfhard—Canadian director, musician, and actor from Stranger Things
- Gaten Matarazzo—American actor best known from Stranger Things
- Chocolate Planet—Comedy duo made up of Shohei Osada and Shun Matsuo
- DEAN FUJIOKA—Japanese actor, musician and talent
- Kanata Hongo—Japanese actor known for live-action adaptations of anime
- Mayu Matsuoka—Japan Academy Award winning actress
- Saya Ichikawa—Japanese model and talent
- Pabllo Vittar—Award winning Brazilian pop icon (previously announced)
- Ben Whittaker—English professional boxer
- Damiano David—Italian singer-songwriter
- Ironmouse—Demon Queen VTuber
- d4vd—American recording artist
- Rina Sawayama—Musician and actor
- Chloe Kim—American snowboarder
- Plastique Tiara—Top global drag star
- Paloma Mami—American-Chilean singer
- Gigguk—Pioneering YouTube content creator
Voting for your favorite anime series, character, and talent has begun! Fans have until April 14 to cast their votes. Check out the nominees here!
