The Newtype Anime Awards 2025 brought huge excitement to anime fans worldwide, with Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! earning the prestigious title of Anime of the Year. Alongside it, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX also dominated in several major categories, celebrating another strong year for the anime industry.
Highlights from the Newtype Anime Awards 2025
Held during Machi Asobi Vol. 29, the Newtype Anime Awards 2025 recognized the most outstanding anime released between the Summer 2024 and Spring 2025 seasons. The event, organized by Monthly Newtype magazine under Kadokawa, is one of Japan’s most respected fan-voted anime award ceremonies.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: were the biggest winners of the night, each taking home three awards. Meanwhile, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX shone in the creative fields, earning recognition for Direction, Screenplay, and Mechanical Design.
Top Winners in TV and Film Categories
For the television and streaming category, Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! secured first place, followed by Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX in second and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 in third. Other titles in the top five included Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow and Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, confirming the diversity and strength of modern anime storytelling.
In the film division, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: claimed first place, with Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- and Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryuu completing the top three. Notably, long-running series like Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback and KonoSuba! 3 -Bonus Stage- also earned spots in the top five, demonstrating the balance between innovation and franchise power in Japanese animation.
Recognizing Individual Talent and Technical Excellence
The awards also celebrated the creators and performers behind these beloved works. Kazuhiko Nukumizu, from Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, won Best Male Character, while Haro from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX was voted Best Mascot Character.
A-1 Pictures received the title of Best Studio, confirming its remarkable consistency and quality in production. In addition, Hikaru Tono took home the award for Best Voice Actor. The Best Theme Song went to “Tsuyogaru Girl” by Botchi Boromaru feat. Mossa, the energetic opening of Makeine. Meanwhile, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: secured Best Soundtrack thanks to composer Tomoki Kikuya’s heartfelt score.
In the technical categories, Kazuya Tsurumaki won Best Director, and Yoji Enokido and Hideaki Anno shared Best Screenplay for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. Character Designer Kerorira earned praise for Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re:, while Ikuto Yamashita and Se Jun Kim triumphed in Best Mechanical and Prop Design.
The Core Takeaways from the 2025 Newtype Anime Awards
The results of the 2025 Newtype Anime Awards showcase a fascinating balance between fan favorites and artistic innovation. While mainstream hits like Makeine and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: dominated, the creative recognition for Gundam GQuuuuuuX signals that ambitious, story-driven works continue to earn respect. These awards prove that audiences still value emotional storytelling, strong direction, and well-crafted music in a crowded anime landscape.
The Road Ahead: What These Wins Mean for the Anime Industry
The success of Makeine and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: may inspire more studios to blend humor, heart, and musical expression into future projects. At the same time, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX reminds creators of the ongoing potential for deep, character-driven narratives within iconic franchises. As viewer preferences evolve, the anime industry is expected to further prioritize creative storytelling over predictable trends.
The Enduring Legacy of the Newtype Anime Awards
The Newtype Anime Awards continue to serve as a pulse check for the anime community, reflecting both popular appeal and artistic merit. Because winners are chosen directly by fans and magazine readers, these awards highlight genuine audience sentiment rather than just industry influence. Each year, the ceremony reaffirms the importance of passion, originality, and emotional connection in Japanese animation. Fans now look ahead to see which titles will shape the landscape of 2026.
