2024 marked the primary time The Astra TV Awards featured a class for Best Anime Series, with Solo Leveling taking the respect. The class will return this yr, and as soon as once more, Solo Leveling is again as a nominee, nevertheless it faces some stiff competitors.
Six reveals have been nominated for Best Anime Series for the 2025 Astra Awards. They’re:
- Dan Da Dan
- Dragon Ball Daima
- Fireplace Pressure Season 3
- Lazarus
- Solo Leveling Season 2 – Come up from the Shadow
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Like I stated, that is some stiff competitors.
Dan Da Dan is an anime adaptation of the manga by Yukinobu Tatsu. The supernatural horror comedy garnered vital acclaim with an ideal 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The anime was nominated in 22 classes on the ninth Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Dragon Ball Daima is the most recent collection within the beloved franchise and marked Akira Toriyama’s closing involvement earlier than his passing. The collection additionally boasts an ideal 100% approval on Rotten Tomatoes, though that is primarily based on simply 5 critiques. Followers, in the meantime, praised the collection for its homage to the unique Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball Daima can also be a nominee for “Favourite Cartoon” on the 2025 Nickelodeon Youngsters’ Alternative Awards.
Given the historical past of the Dragon Ball franchise, this feels prefer it may come away with the win, particularly given the magnitude of it being Toriyama’s final main piece of labor.
Lazarus seems like a little bit of a darkish horse within the class. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop) and animated by MAPPA, the collection has acquired combined critiques. Whereas viewers have praised its visible type and music, the sci-fi motion collection has acquired some criticism for its general storytelling.
Solo Leveling Season 2 – Come up from the Shadow can also be one other sturdy contender. The primary season of Solo Leveling received Best Anime Series for the class’s inaugural addition on the 4th Astra TV Awards final yr. Season 2 was believed to be an enchancment on that first season, solidifying the collection as among the finest within the action-fantasy style. I do assume the elevated competitors, particularly from Dragon Ball Daima, may make it troublesome to repeat.
Fore Pressure Season 3 and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 have been each strong, however they really feel like potential upsets if they arrive away with the win.
The 2025 Astra TV Awards ceremony will likely be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Which collection do you assume ought to take house the “Best Anime Series” award for this yr?
