Crunchyroll Anime Awards: 'My Hero Academia' Named Anime of the Year, 'Demon Slayer' Takes Best Film The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards marked another milestone in anime's global rise.
The event, held recently in Tokyo, drew a record breaking 73 million fans to participate in the voting process, shattering last year's total by nearly 40%.
This unprecedented turnout signifies that anime has finally transcended its niche status and become a global phenomenon. The Crunchyroll Awards serve as a barometer for Japanese pop culture.