Join us for the 11th Anime Trending Awards Ceremony on March 9 (PST) / 10th (JST)!
What are the Anime Trending Awards?
At the end of a cycle year, the Anime Trending Awards are held to recognize the best of anime in different categories.
When do polls open for the 11th Anime Trending Awards?
Here is the 11th Anime Trending Awards Schedule:

Wildcard Round Polls: December 25-30, 2024
Main Voting Period: January 6, 2025 (US) / 7th (JP) - February 7th, 2025 (US) / February 8th (JP)
Awards Night: March 9, 2025 (US) / 10th (JP)
How do I vote for the Anime Trending Awards?
How to Vote in the Anime Trending Awards:

Vote in the 11th Anime Trending Awards in each of the following categories:
Please go to www.anitrendz.com/polls for the full list of open polls, including seasonal and weekly polls.
How many times can I vote?
You may only vote once. Each category will have its own limits.
How does voting work for the Anime Trending Awards?
You may vote for each category on the Anime Trending Website:
What are the nominees for the Anime Trending Awards?
You can find the full list of nominees for the 11th Anime Trending Awards at: www.anitrendz.com/ata/nominees/2025
How are nominees selected for the Anime Trending Awards?
  • Nominees are selected from each season (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall)
  • Anime that won Anime of the Season and anime that did not trail by more than 5% of votes behind the Anime of the Season are nominated for Anime of the Year. For multiple-cour Fall cour anime that meet this criteria, however, will have their nomination reserved for next year’s cycle.
  • What are the categories for the Anime Trending Awards?
    You can find all categories, descriptions and nominees for each category on the links below:

    1. Top Anime Awards

    2. Character Awards

    3. Voice Acting Awards

    4. Theme Song Awards

    5. Aspect Awards
      • Best in Adapted Screenplay
      • Best in Animation
      • Best in Character Design
      • Best in Episode Directing and Storyboard
      • Best in Original Screenplay
      • Best in Voice Cast

    6. Genre Awards
      • Action or Adventure Anime of the Year
      • Comedy Anime of the Year
      • Drama Anime of the Year
      • Fantasy Anime of the Year
      • Mystery or Psychological Anime of the Year
      • Romance Anime of the Year
      • Sci-Fi or Mecha Anime of the Year
      • Slice-of-Life Anime of the Year
      • Supernatural Anime of the Year
    When do polls for the 11th Anime Trending Awards close?
    Polls close on February 7th, 2025 (PST) / February 8th (JST)
    When are the results posted for the 11th Anime Trending Awards?
    Results will be announced live at the Anime Trending Awards Show on March 9th, 2025 (PST), and will also be posted to our social media accounts.
    Where will the results be posted for the 11th Anime Trending Awards?
    Full results will be available on our website

    Individual results will also be posted to our social media accounts:
    Follow us on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, and Discord to be the first to know when the results go live!
    What are the past Anime Trending Awards winners?
    You can see past Anime Trending Awards Winners from the top bar or below:
    What are the Aspect Awards?
    The Aspect Awards include:
    • Best in Adapted Screenplay
    • Best in Animation
    • Best in Character Design
    • Best in Episode Directing and Storyboard
    • Best in Original Screenplay
    • Best in Sceneries and Visuals
    • Best in Soundtrack
    • Best in Voice Cast


    Winner Compilation
    Full Awards Show
    Anime of the Year Message
      Schedule