Overview
- At the 11th Anime Trending Awards, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End was crowned Anime of the Year, amassing an impressive 10, 280 votes.
- The anime triumphed in five additional categories, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Action or Adventure Anime of the Year.
- Among the finest anime of 2025, alongside Frieren, are The Dangers in My Heart and Dandadan, as recognized by Anime Trending.
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The anime awards season is currently underway, highlighting outstanding achievements in various categories. The annual Anime Trending Awards, now in its eleventh year, encompasses multiple distinctions such as Anime of the Year, Anime Movie of the Year, and accolades for characters, music, and production aspects. These awards are determined through an online voting process, culminating in a live-streamed presentation on Anime Trending’s official YouTube channel.
Held on March 8, 2025, the Anime Trending Awards featured a two-and-a-half-hour ceremony available for streaming on YouTube. While the community’s excitement for various categories is palpable, the competition for Anime of the Year remains the most prestigious. Front-runners in this category included Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, The Dangers in My Heart, and Dandadan. Ultimately, it was Frieren that claimed the top honor, despite many titles showcasing their strength in other categories.
Frieren: The Award-Winning Anime of the Year
Alongside Five Additional Awards
Congratulations to Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End for winning ANIME OF THE YEAR at the 11th Anime Trending Awards! pic.twitter.com/ZOcOViAKQV — Anime Trending (@AniTrendz) March 9, 2025
In the 2025 awards, a total of ten anime competed for the coveted Anime of the Year title. With tens of thousands of votes cast, the race was incredibly tight, concluding with less than 200 votes separating the top two contenders. Ultimately, Frieren emerged victorious with a total of 10, 280 votes, narrowly surpassing The Dangers in My Heart, which garnered 10, 098 votes.
According to Anime Trending’s official update,
During its inaugural week on the Fall 2023 charts, Frieren secured second place behind the second season of SPY x FAMILY. It maintained a top position from Weeks 2-6 before slipping to second again in Week 7. The series then descended to the third position in Weeks 8-10 and returned to second in the final week. Despite lacking a dominant lead, Frieren consistently ranked within the top three in a competitive season that showcased other popular names such as The Apothecary Diaries and SPY x FAMILY Season 2. Ultimately, Frieren was awarded the Fall 2023 Anime of the Season, solidifying its nomination for Anime of the Year at the current Anime Trending Awards.
Besides clinching Anime of the Year, Frieren demonstrated impressive versatility by winning five additional categories. The beloved fantasy series took home awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best in Scenery and Visuals, Action or Adventure Anime of the Year, and Fantasy Anime of the Year. Moreover, its supporting male character, Himmel, distinguished himself by winning the Supporting Boy of the Year title. Although the competition for Anime of the Year was fierce, Frieren’s comprehensive performance across the awards highlighted its exceptional quality.
Winners at the Anime Trending Awards
Complete List of Winners
While Frieren achieved an impressive total of six awards, it was not the sole recipient of accolades during the ceremony. Below is a complete breakdown of the winning entries:
- Anime of the Year – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Anime Movie of the Year – SPY x FAMILY: Code White
- Boy of the Year – Kyotaro Ichikawa (The Dangers in My Heart)
- Girl of the Year – Kana Arima (Oshi no Ko)
- Couple or Ship of the Year – Kyotaro x Anna (The Dangers in My Heart)
- Supporting Boy of the Year – Himmel (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)
- Supporting Girl of the Year – Yuki Suou (Alya Sometimes Hides her Feelings in Russian)
- Opening Song of the Year – “Otonoke”by Creepy Nuts (Dandadan)
- Ending Song of the Year – “Burning” by Hitsujibungaku (Oshi no Ko)
- Best in Adapted Screenplay – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Best in Animation – Dandadan
- Best in Character Design – The Apothecary Diaries
- Best in Episode Directing and Storyboard – Stepsister and Diary – Days with my Stepsister Episode 9
- Best in Original Screenplay – GIRLS BAND CRY
- Best in Scenery and Visuals – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Best in Soundtrack – Dandadan
- Best in Voice Cast – The Dangers in My Heart
- Action or Adventure Anime of the Year – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Comedy Anime of the Year – Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
- Drama Anime of the Year – Oshi no Ko
- Fantasy Anime of the Year – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Mystery or Psychological Anime of the Year – Re:ZERO Starting Life in Another World
- Romance Anime of the Year – The Dangers in My Heart
- Sci-Fi or Mecha Anime of the Year – Kaiju No.8
- Slice of Life Anime of the Year – Alya Sometimes Hides her Feelings in Russian
- Supernatural Anime of the Year – Dandadan
- Best Voice Acting Performance – Male – Hanae Natsuki
- Best Voice Acting Performance – Female – Toono Hikaru
While Frieren swept six awards, both The Dangers in My Heart and Dandadan received three recognition each. Given these three series’ prominence throughout the year, it is evident that they are considered the top anime of 2025 according to Anime Trending. As the awards season progresses, it will be intriguing to see if this trend continues or if new favorites emerge in the anime landscape.
Catch Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End now available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Source: AniTrendz
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