Crunchyroll Anime Awards


The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are annual awards presented by anime streaming service Crunchyroll that are given to recognize anime from the previous year. The awards were first held in January 2017. The judges create a short list in different categories and public votes for the winners are held online.

2017

Voting was held between January 3–10, 2017. The results were announced on January 11, with the exception of the "Anime of the Year" prize, which was announced on January 28, 2017. More than 1.8 million votes from around the world were submitted.
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger.
Anime of the YearHero of the Year

1. Yuri on Ice
2. Mob Psycho 100
3. Erased
4. My Hero Academia
5. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
6. '
7. Kiznaiver
Also nominated: Joker Game and '

1. Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from My Hero Academia
2. Satoru Fujinuma from Erased
3. Mob from Mob Psycho 100
4. Mumei from Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Most popular "Other" choice: Josuke Higashikata from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
Villain of the YearBest Boy

1. Gaku Yashiro from Erased
2. Yoshikage Kira from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
3. Tomura Shigaraki from My Hero Academia
4. Biba from Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Most popular "Other" choice: from '

1. Yuri Katsuki from Yuri on Ice
2. Arataka Reigen from Mob Psycho 100
3. Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from My Hero Academia
4. Yakumo from Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū
Most popular "Other" choice: Josuke Higashikata from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
Best GirlBest Fight Scene

1. from
2. Ochako Uraraka from My Hero Academia
3. Nico Niiyama from Kiznaiver
4. Mumei from Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Most popular "Other" choice: Megumin from KonoSuba

1. Shigeo vs. Koyama from Ep. 8 of Mob Psycho 100
2. Deku vs. Kacchan from Ep. 7 of My Hero Academia
3. Mumei vs. Kabane from Ep. 2 of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
4. Altland vs. Moss from Ep. 32 of '
Most popular "Other" choice: Naruto vs. Sasuke from Naruto Shippuden
Best AnimationMost Heartwarming Scene

1. Yuri on Ice
2. Mob Psycho 100
3. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
4. Flip Flappers
Most popular "Other" choice: '

1. "The kiss" from Ep. 7 of Yuri on Ice
2. "Kayo's first homecooked meal" from Ep. 9 of Erased
3. "Kakeru and Suwa learn to understand each other" from Ep. 4 of Orange
4. "Makoto flies over her new home" from Ep. 12 of Flying Witch
Most popular "Other" choice: Rem's confession from '
Best DramaBest Couple

1. Erased
2. Kiznaiver
3. Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū
4. Joker Game
Most popular "Other" choice: Orange

1. Yuri & Victor from Yuri on Ice
2. Satoru & Kayo from Erased
3. Katsuhira and Sonozaki from Kiznaiver
4. Luluco and Nova from Space Patrol Luluco
Most popular "Other" choice: Subaru and Rem from '
Best ComedyBest Action

1. Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
2. KonoSuba
3. Keijo!!!!!!!!
4. Space Patrol Luluco
Most popular "Other" choice: Nanbaka

1. Mob Psycho 100
2. My Hero Academia
3. Drifters
4. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Most popular "Other" choice: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
Best OpeningBest Ending

1. Yuri on Ice
2. Mob Psycho 100
3. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
4. Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū
Most popular "Other" choice: Erased

1. Yuri on Ice
2. Mob Psycho 100
3. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
4. Space Patrol Luluco
Most popular "Other" choice: '

WinsAnime
7Yuri on Ice
2Erased
2Mob Psycho 100

2018

The voting was held from January to early February 2018 in three separate rounds. The winners were announced on February 24, 2018. The awards had a number of changes, including having six nominations for all categories and the addition of new categories. The awards also expanded beyond just anime series, with the categories Best Film and Best Manga awarding the best anime film and manga series of the year 2017. 2.1 million total votes were cast.
The awards were presented in a live show hosted by Crunchyroll, by multiple different people of some fame in the western anime community, including many Anime YouTubers.
WinsAnime
7My Hero Academia Season 2
2Made in Abyss
2Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid

2019

Voting was open January 11–18, 2019. The winners were announced on February 16.
Best ProtagonistBest Antagonist

  • Rimuru Tempest from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
  • * Retsuko from Aggretsuko
  • * Yumeko Jabami from Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler
  • * Joe from Megalo Box
  • * Violet Evergarden from Violet Evergarden
  • * Sakuta Azusagawa from Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
  • All For One from My Hero Academia Season 3
  • * Ryo Asuka from Devilman Crybaby
  • * Akane Shinjo from SSSS.Gridman
  • * Yuri from Megalo Box
  • * Tokushiro Tsurumi from Golden Kamuy
  • * Momonga from Overlord III
    • Best BoyBest Girl
  • Izuku Midoriya from My Hero Academia Season 3
  • * Kotaro Tatsumi from Zombie Land Saga
  • * Honda-san from Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san
  • * Sakuta Azusagawa from Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
  • * Haida from Aggretsuko
  • * Joe from Megalo Box
  • Mai Sakurajima from Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
  • * Anzu from Hinamatsuri
  • * Hinata Miyake from A Place Further than the Universe
  • * Lily Hoshikawa from Zombie Land Saga
  • * Asirpa from Golden Kamuy
  • * Nadeshiko Kagamihara from Laid-Back Camp
    • Best Opening SequenceBest Ending Sequence
  • "Kiss of Death" by Mika Nakashima x Hyde – Darling in the Franxx
  • * "Fiction" by Sumika – '
  • * "Deal with the Devil" by Tia – Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler
  • * "Pop Team Epic" by Sumire Uesaka – Pop Team Epic
  • * "Aggretsuko Theme" by Miura Jam – Aggretsuko
  • * "Fighting Gold" by Coda – '
  • "Akatsuki no Requiem" by Linked Horizon – Attack on Titan Season 3
  • * "Kakatte Koi yo" by NakamuraEmi – Megalo Box
  • * "Ref:rain" by Aimer – After the Rain
  • * "Star Overhead" by The Pillows – FLCL Alternative
  • * "Fly Me to the Star" by Starlight Kukugumi – Revue Starlight
  • * "Spiky Seeds" by The Pillows – FLCL Progressive
    • Best VA Performance Best VA Performance
  • Mamoru Miyano as Kotaro Tatsumi from Zombie Land Saga
  • * Sōma Saitō as Honda-san from Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san
  • * Megumi Han as Miki Makimura from Devilman Crybaby
  • * Nao Tōyama as Rin Shima from Laid-Back Camp
  • * Rareko as Retsuko from Aggretsuko
  • * Reina Ueda as Akane Shinjo from SSSS.Gridman
  • Christopher Sabat as All Might from My Hero Academia Season 3
  • * Kari Wahlgren as Haruko Haruhara from FLCL Progressive
  • * Erica Mendez as Retsuko from Aggretsuko
  • * David Wald as Narrator from '
  • * Tia Ballard as Zero Two from Darling in the Franxx
  • * Erika Harlacher as Violet Evergarden from Violet Evergarden
    • Best DirectorBest Animation
  • Masaaki Yuasa – Devilman Crybaby
  • * Atsuko Ishizuka – A Place Further than the Universe
  • * You Moriyama – Megalo Box
  • * Yohei Suzuki – Planet With
  • * Taichi Ishidate – Violet Evergarden
  • * Hiroko Utsumi – Banana Fish
  • Violet Evergarden
  • * Devilman Crybaby
  • * Megalo Box
  • * A Place Further than the Universe
  • * Bloom Into You
  • * My Hero Academia Season 3
    • Best FilmBest Character Design
  • * Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
  • * Mirai of the Future
  • * Liz and the Blue Bird
  • * '
  • * Fireworks
  • * Violet Evergarden
  • * Devilman Crybaby
  • * Zombie Land Saga
  • * Megalo Box
  • * Aggretsuko
    • Anime of the YearIndustry Icon Award
  • Devilman Crybaby
  • * A Place Further than the Universe
  • * Megalo Box
  • * Violet Evergarden
  • * Hinamatsuri
  • * Zombie Land Saga
  • Bones
  • Masahiko Minami
    • Best Fight SceneBest Continuing Series
  • All for One vs All Might – My Hero Academia Season 3
  • * Hina vs Anzu – Hinamatsuri
  • * Naruto & Sasuke vs Momoshiki – '
  • * Jiren vs Goku – Dragon Ball Super
  • * Yami vs Licht – Black Clover
  • * Satan vs Devilman – Devilman Crybaby
  • Dragon Ball Super
  • * The Ancient Magus' Bride
  • * Black Clover
  • * March Comes in Like a Lion
  • * One Piece
  • * '
    • WinsAnime
    4My Hero Academia Season 3
    2Devilman Crybaby

    2020

    Voting for the 2020 awards was conducted from January 10–17. The results were announced on February 15.
    Anime of the YearBest Protagonist

    • * Carole & Tuesday
    • * Mob Psycho 100 II
    • * O Maidens in Your Savage Season
    • * The Promised Neverland
    • * Vinland Saga
  • Senku from Dr. Stone
  • * Emma from The Promised Neverland
  • * Hyakkimaru from Dororo
  • * Saitama from One-Punch Man Season 2
  • * Tanjiro Kamado from '
  • * Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket
    • Best AntagonistBest Boy
  • Isabella from The Promised Neverland
  • * Ai Magase from Babylon
  • * Angela from Carole & Tuesday
  • * Askeladd from Vinland Saga
  • * Garou from One-Punch Man Season 2
  • * Overhaul from My Hero Academia Season 4
  • Tanjiro Kamado from
  • * Bruno Bucciarati from '
  • * Hyakkimaru from Dororo
  • * Kanata Hoshijima from Astra Lost in Space
  • * Naruzo Machio from How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?
  • * Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama from Mob Psycho 100 II
    • Best GirlBest Director
  • Raphtalia from The Rising of the Shield Hero
  • * Carole from Carole & Tuesday
  • * Chika Fujiwara from '
  • * Emma from The Promised Neverland
  • * Kohaku from Dr. Stone
  • * Nezuko Kamado from '
  • Tetsurō Araki – Attack on Titan Season 3
  • * Kiyotaka Suzuki – Babylon
  • * Shinichirō Watanabe & Motonobu Hori – Carole & Tuesday
  • * Yuzuru Tachikawa – Mob Psycho 100 II
  • * Kunihiko Ikuhara – Sarazanmai
  • * Shuhei Yabuta – Vinland Saga
    • Best AnimationBest Character Design
  • Mob Psycho 100 II
  • * Attack on Titan Season 3
  • * '
  • * '
  • * Sarazanmai
  • * Vinland Saga
  • Satoshi Iwataki, Original Character Design by Hiroyuki Asada – Dororo
  • * Tsunenori Saito, Original Character Design by Eisaku Kubonouchi – Carole & Tuesday
  • * Yuko Iwasa – Dr. Stone
  • * Yuko Yahiro, Original Character Design by Aka Akasaka – '
  • * Kayoko Ishikawa, Original Character Design by Miggy – Sarazanmai
  • * Takahiko Abiru, Original Character Design by Makoto Yukimura – Vinland Saga
    • Best ScoreBest Fight Scene
  • Mocky – Carole & Tuesday
  • * Hiroyuki Sawano – Attack on Titan Season 3
  • * Go Shiina and Yuki Kajiura – '
  • * Tatsuya Kato, Hiroaki Tsutsumi, and Yuki Kanesaka – Dr. Stone
  • * Yugo Kanno – '
  • * Kevin Penkin – The Rising of the Shield Hero
  • Tanjiro & Nezuko vs. Rui –
  • * Emperor Crimson vs. Metallic – '
  • * Levi vs. Beast Titan – Attack on Titan Season 3
  • * Mob vs. Toichiro – Mob Psycho 100 II
  • * Thorfinn vs. Thorkell – Vinland Saga
  • * Ushiwakamaru vs. Tiamat – '
    • Best CoupleBest VA Performance
  • Kaguya Shinomiya & Miyuki Shirogane from
  • * Baki Hanma & Kozue Matsumoto from Baki
  • * Mafuyu Sato & Ritsuka Uenoyama from given
  • * Reo & Mabu from Sarazanmai
  • * Rika Zonazaki & Shun Amagi from O Maidens in Your Savage Season
  • * Ymir & Historia from Attack on Titan Season 3
  • Yuichi Nakamura as Bruno Bucciarati from
  • * Mamoru Miyano as Reo Niiboshi from Sarazanmai
  • * Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kochou from '
  • * Yukino Satsuki as Ai Magase from Babylon
  • * Yuuko Kaida as Isabella from The Promised Neverland
  • * Yusuke Kobayashi as Senku from Dr. Stone
    • Best VA Performance Best Comedy
  • Billy Kametz as Naofumi from The Rising of the Shield Hero
  • * Kyle McCarley as Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama from Mob Psycho 100 II
  • * Laura Bailey as Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket
  • * Erica Mendez as Retsuko from Aggretsuko Season 2
  • * Faye Mata as Aqua from '
  • * Casey Mongillo as Shinji Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion
  • * Aggretsuko Season 2
  • * How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?
  • * Isekai Quartet
  • * My Roommate Is a Cat
  • * Sarazanmai
    • Best FantasyBest Drama
  • The Promised Neverland
  • * Ascendance of a Bookworm
  • * Astra Lost in Space
  • * Attack on Titan Season 3
  • * '
  • * Sarazanmai
  • Vinland Saga
  • * Babylon
  • * Carole & Tuesday
  • * Fruits Basket
  • * Stars Align
  • * The Promised Neverland
    • Best Opening SequenceBest Ending Sequence
  • "99.9" by Mob Choir feat. Sajou no Hana – Mob Psycho 100 II
  • * "Kiss Me" by Nai Br.XX & Celeina Ann – Carole & Tuesday
  • * "Kawaki wo Ameku" by Minami – Domestic Girlfriend
  • * "Inferno" by Mrs. Green Apple – Fire Force
  • * "Touch Off" by UVERworld – The Promised Neverland
  • * "Mukanjyo" by Survive Said The Prophet – Vinland Saga
  • "Chikatto Chika Chikaa♡" by Konomi Kohara –
  • * "Hold Me Now " by Nai Br.XX & Celeina Ann – Carole & Tuesday
  • * "Sayonara Gokko" by amazarashi – Dororo
  • * "veil" by Keina Suda – Fire Force
  • * "Stand by Me" by the peggies – Sarazanmai
  • * "Torches" by Aimer – Vinland Saga
    • Industry Icon Award-
  • George Wada
    		• -
    NominationsAnime
    9Carole & Tuesday
    9'
    9Vinland Saga
    8Sarazanmai
    8The Promised Neverland
    7Mob Psycho 100 II
    6Attack on Titan Season 3
    5Dr. Stone
    5'
    4Babylon
    4Dororo
    4'
    3Fruits Basket
    3The Rising of the Shield Hero
    2Aggretsuko Season 2
    2Astra Lost in Space
    2'
    2Fire Force
    2How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?
    2O Maidens in Your Savage Season
    2One-Punch Man Season 2