Music Performances by Viral Japanese Acts Creepy Nuts, FLOW and LiSA; Newly Revealed Presenters, Including Global Superstar and Anime Collaborator J Balvin, GRAMMY Award Winning Singer Kacey Musgraves, and Screenwriter Zak Penn
Mumbai, India : Crunchyroll has announced that a historic 51 million votes have been cast globally for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, shattering previous records and marking nearly a 50% increase from last year’s turnout of 34 million. This unprecedented fan participation underscores anime’s growing international prominence.
The excitement continues as Crunchyroll reveals an electrifying lineup of musical acts and celebrity presenters set to dazzle the global audience during the upcoming ceremony. Japanese musical powerhouses Creepy Nuts, FLOW, and LiSA will take the stage, reflecting anime’s global reach and popularity.
Creepy Nuts, nominated for this year’s Anime Awards, will perform their viral hits “Otonoke” and “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born”—themes from popular series “Dan Da Dan” and “Mashle: Magic and Muscles.” Iconic rock band FLOW, known for unforgettable openings from classics like “Naruto” and “Code Geass,” will perform “DAYS” to commemorate the 20th anniversary of “Eureka Seven.” LiSA, recognized globally for her chart-topping track “Gurenge” from “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” is also set to deliver a captivating special performance.
Adding star power to the event, Crunchyroll also announced renowned celebrity presenters including global music superstar J Balvin, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves, and acclaimed screenwriter Zak Penn.
Performers
| Performer | Notable Work |
|---|---|
| Creepy Nuts | “Otonoke” (Dan Da Dan), “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” (Mashle: Magic and Muscles) |
| FLOW | “DAYS” (Eureka Seven 20th Anniversary), Naruto, Code Geass |
| LiSA | “Gurenge” (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) |
Presenters
| Presenter | Credentials |
|---|---|
| J Balvin | Grammy-nominated global music superstar |
| Kacey Musgraves | Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter |
| Zak Penn | Acclaimed screenwriter |
Scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Tokyo’s Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards ceremony will begin with a pre-show at 5:00 PM JST, followed by the main event at 6:00 PM JST. Fans worldwide can tune into the livestream via Crunchyroll’s Twitch and YouTube channels, SONY PICTURES CORE, and the Sony Group Corp Global YouTube Channel. The awards ceremony will be broadcast in nine languages, ensuring accessibility to anime enthusiasts globally.
The event, celebrating creators, musicians, and performances that fuel anime’s worldwide passion, is presented by Crunchyroll, with support from Sony Music Solutions Inc. and Dempsey Productions.
For further details, fans can visit the Crunchyroll Anime Awards official website or engage with their official social media channels on X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the premier global anime brand, dedicated to bringing anime to mainstream popularity through its comprehensive streaming service, theatrical releases, gaming, and merchandise.
Source:- Crunchyroll Press Release
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