Summary of the 2025 Astra Awards Nominations
- Dragon Ball DAIMA is nominated for the prestigious title of Best Anime Series amidst fierce competition.
- Anime shines at the 2025 Astra Awards with multiple nominations in voice-over performance categories.
- The awards ceremony is scheduled for June 10, and the nominated series can be streamed on platforms like Crunchyroll, Adult Swim, and Netflix.
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The Astra Awards introduced a dedicated category for anime in 2024, marking a significant step for this vibrant medium. In the upcoming 2025 awards, numerous beloved anime titles are competing for recognition. Notably, Dragon Ball DAIMA has garnered attention, recently nominated for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards as “Favorite Cartoon,”and now stands poised for the “Best Anime Series”accolade.
Dragon Ball DAIMA faces formidable contenders, including Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow, the second installment of The Apothecary Diaries, the third season of Fire Force, the latest work by Shinichiro Watanabe titled Lazarus, along with DANDADAN.
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Anime Is Well-Represented
Alongside the “Best Anime Series”nomination, several anime productions are vying for honors in the “Best Lead Voice-Over Performance”category. Among the nominees is Aleks Le, who brought life to the protagonist Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling. He shares the spotlight with notable voice actors, including Johnny Yong Bosch, celebrated for voicing Ichigo Kurosaki in BLEACH and recently acclaimed for his role as Dante in Devil May Cry. Also nominated is Stephanie Nadolny, who makes a commendable return to voice Goku – Mini in Dragon Ball DAIMA after a decade-long hiatus from the franchise.
The accolades extend to the “Best Supporting Voice-Over Performance”category, featuring strong nominees from the anime realm. Caitlin Glass is recognized for her portrayal of Nefertari Vivi in One Piece. Justin Briner, widely known for voicing Deku in My Hero Academia, is nominated for his role as Yoo Jinho in Solo Leveling Season 2. Additionally, Xolo Mariduena earns recognition for portraying Heisuke Mashimo in SAKAMOTO DAYS, marking his debut in the anime space.
The 2025 Astra Awards ceremony will occur on June 10. Fans can catch Dragon Ball DAIMA, DANDADAN, Solo Leveling, The Apothecary Diaries, and Fire Force on Crunchyroll, while Lazarus streams on Adult Swim.
Source: Crunchyroll