‘Attack on Titan’ to Receive First Global Impact Award at Crunchyroll Anime Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards has selected popular anime “Attack on Titan” as the first recipient of its Global Impact Award, which it describes as celebrating “visionary creators and groundbreaking works that have left an indelible mark on culture, history, and the hearts of audiences around the world.”

“Attack on Titan” is based on the manga of the same name, written and illustrated by creator Hajime Isayama. “Attack on Titan,” published by Kodansha, has sold more than 140 million volumes worldwide.

“Attack on Titan” premiered in 2014 with four seasons, and concluded in fall 2023. According to Crunchyroll, three of the anime’s seasons scored a 100% critic score and over 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The anime ended its run with a final film, “Attack on Titan: The Last Attack” in late 2024.

Crunchyroll said Global Impact Award “may be awarded yearly to honor works and visionary creatives who have produced the anime series changing popular culture.”

“The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is our yearly celebration of the creative community in Japan and the actors around the world who are powering the global love of anime,” said Gita Rebbapragada, the Chief Operating Officer, Crunchyroll. “This year, we’re proud to introduce the new Global Impact Award. We recently commissioned a study with National Research Group that explores just how important anime is to fans, especially Gen Z. For example, nearly 40% of teen anime fans consider anime a meaningful part of who they are, and 30% say it has influenced their outlook on life. The Global Impact Award will honor the series and films leaving a mark on culture and global fans alike.”

A creator from animation studio MAPPA will accept the Global Impact Award on behalf of all the creatives who have worked on “Attack on Titan.”