Japan Anime Trend Awards 2025: Short Anime Award Winner Announced
ABEMA, the new future of television, broadcasted the Japan Anime Trend Awards 2025, one of the largest anime awards in Japan, on its “Anime SPECIAL Channel” from 7:00 PM on December 26. During the program, the Japan Anime Trend Awards Ceremony was held, where ABEMA conducted strict judging based on data collected by major media outlets and announced award winners for each category.
Short Anime Award Goes to Ginga Tokkyuu Mirukii☆ Sabuuei
The Short Anime Award was decided to be Ginga Tokkyuu Mirukii☆ Sabuuei. This award is given to the most talked-about short anime of the year, and the winner truly captured the zeitgeist.
Behind the Awards Show
The “Japan Anime Trend Awards 2025” wasn’t just about looking back at the trends of 2025; it also gave fans a sneak peek at the hot topics brewing for 2026. The event was packed with personality, thanks to its lively hosts and guests.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Main MC | Iwaai Yuuki (from the comedy duo Haraitchi) |
| Sub MC | Hikasa Youko |
| Guest Appearances | Tokui Sora, Inukai Takajou, Akase Akari, Tenshindon Tarou |
Ginga Tokkyuu Mirukii☆ Sabuuei: A Global Sensation
So, what’s the deal with the winning anime? Ginga Tokkyuu Mirukii☆ Sabuuei has been making waves far beyond Japan. It’s distributed on YouTube in a whopping 11 languages, including Japanese, which has racked up serious overseas attention. The hype is only growing, as a theatrical release is locked in for February 6, 2026. It’s the perfect recipe for an award-winning hit.
Director’s Corner: Kameyama Youhei Speaks
The award ceremony had a special guest: the director himself, Kameyama Youhei. He’s not just the mind behind this winner; he also directed the music video for the second cour theme song of the anime Gachi Akuta (which can be translated as “Serious Act”), marking him as a creator to watch.
Kameyama-san was genuinely surprised and thrilled by the win, saying, “I didn’t think we could win an award.” He shared his creative philosophy: “Since it’s a dialogue-driven drama, I was careful to make the characters look like living, breathing humans,” and emphasized, “I made sure the visuals were always worth watching.”
He also reflected on the unique challenge of the short anime format, noting it’s perfect for today’s fast-paced world. “With 3 and a half minutes, it becomes a battle for every second in how to wrap it up. It’s difficult to create a satisfying beginning, development, turn, and conclusion that feels good to watch,” he confessed.
When asked about the toughest part of production, he gave an honest look behind the scenes: “I understand how to make the visuals, but gathering people was tough.” And about the upcoming movie? He hinted at the hustle: “It’s like a struggle… this time there are additional parts, but I’m making all of that by myself.”
Event & Visual Gallery
Check out some key visuals from the award-winning anime and the ceremony itself.
More from the Japan Anime Trend Awards
Japan Anime Trend Awards Special Edition
- “Japan Anime Trend Awards 2025” Anime Song Award is the theme song “IRIS OUT” by Kenshi Yonezu for the movie “Chensouman: Reze Hen” (also known as “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc”)! Live on ABEMA.
- “Japan Anime Trend Awards 2025” Anime Topic Award Movie Category is “Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Jou Hen – Shou: Akaza Sairai” (also known as “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns”)! Live on ABEMA.
- “Japan Anime Trend Awards 2025” Anime Topic Award TV Anime Category is “Nohara Hiroshi: Hirumeshi no Ryougi” (also known as “Hiroshi Nohara: The Way of Lunch”)! Live on ABEMA.
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