ABEMA’s Japanese Anime Trend Awards 2025 Crowns a Blockbuster Winner
Mark your calendars, anime fans! ABEMA, the platform shaping the future of TV, is gearing up for a major event. On December 26th at 7:00 PM, their Anime SPECIAL channel will broadcast the “Japanese Anime Trend Awards 2025,” one of the country’s premier anime award ceremonies. The show will feature a proper awards segment, where winners across various categories are decided through ABEMA’s rigorous judging process based on data from major media outlets.
And the winner of the “Anime Topic Award” for the Theatrical Film category has just been revealed!
And the Award Goes To…
The coveted “Anime Topic Award” for the Theatrical Film category has been awarded to Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen – Dai-isshou – Akaza Saikai (which can be translated as *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Infinity Castle Arc – Chapter One: Akaza Returns*). This award recognizes the titles that sparked the most conversation online in 2025, based on post volume on X and viewer opinions.
A Record-Shattering Phenomenon
This award comes as no surprise given the film’s monumental success. Released on July 18, 2025, the movie made history by shattering three major box office records in Japan: best opening performance, best first-day earnings, and highest single-day revenue, raking in a staggering 5.52 billion yen in just its first three days. To date, its domestic box office has soared past 38.61 billion yen, and its global earnings have blasted through the 100-billion-yen mark, cementing its status as a worldwide phenomenon.
Celebrating with Stars
The “Japanese Anime Trend Awards 2025” isn’t just about handing out trophies; it’s a celebration of the year’s trends and a sneak peek at what’s hot for 2026. The event boasts a fantastic lineup of hosts and celebrity anime enthusiasts.
Event Hosts
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Main MC | Iwai Yuuki (from the comedy duo Haraitchi) |
| Sub-MC | Hikasa Youko |
Special Guest Appearances
| Name |
|---|
| Tokui Sora |
| Inukai Takahiro |
| Akase Akari |
| Tenshindon Tarou |
Winner’s Comment
Here is the full acceptance comment from the producer.
Anime “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Producer, Takahashi Yuma
“Thank you very much for awarding us the Anime Topic Award at the Japanese Anime Trend Awards 2025. The fact that it became a topic of conversation means, above all, that the work reached the hearts of those who watched it, and that you all shared it with the world. Along with my gratitude for this award, I would like to express my deepest thanks to those who watched it and to those who delivered their impressions and excitement to the world after seeing it.
We have been entrusted with the wonderful manga by Gotouge Koyoharu-sensei, and the world-class staff at anime studio ufotable, the entire cast, and many others have poured their hearts into creating this work we can be proud of. We will continue to strive so that even more people can see it, and we appreciate your continued support.”
Award Ceremony Visuals
Scenes from the Award-Winning Film
Source: ABEMA “Japanese Anime Trend Awards 2025”
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