Crunchyroll Anime Awards Fan Voting Hits Record 73M Ahead Of Tokyo Ceremony
Crunchyroll Anime Awards fan voting has reached a record 73 million votes this year, reflecting the growing popularity of anime. This marks a significant increase from 51 million votes last year, showcasing heightened engagement with the awards. The ceremony will take place in Tokyo, featuring notable presenters and a diverse range of nominees.
- ▪Fan voting for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards has increased from 51 million to 73 million this year.
- ▪The awards ceremony will be held in Tokyo and will feature presenters like The Weeknd and RZA.
- ▪Crunchyroll currently has 21 million paying subscribers, up from 17 million last year.
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Crunchyroll Anime Awards Crunchyroll EXCLUSIVE: Crunchyroll Anime Awards fan voting topped 73M this year, marking a major leap for the anime streamer’s flagship annual event. Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini revealed the figure in an interview with Deadline ahead of Saturday’s tenth edition of the awards in Tokyo. The award noms are selected by judges and then voted on by fans. With the popularity of anime increasing, engagement with the awards has hit a new level. Fan votes jumped from 51M votes last year to 73M this year. It’s notable growth for what started out as a small awards event held in a local venue in San Francisco with a handful of categories. The awards then moved to LA before landing in their current home, Tokyo, Japan.
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