Dragon Ball DAIMA, Solo Leveling Season 2, and several other popular anime titles have been nominated for the 2025 Astra Awards, which will be held on June 10. This marks the second year that anime is officially recognized in the event’s Best Anime Series category.
Six titles have been nominated in the Best Anime Series category, showcasing some of the most talked-about shows of the year:
- DAN DA DAN
- Dragon Ball DAIMA
- Fire Force Season 3
- Lazarus
- Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
In addition, anime talent features prominently in the voice-over categories.
Best Lead Voice-Over Performance nominees include:
- Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling)
- Johnny Yong Bosch (Devil May Cry)
- Stephanie Nadolny as Mini Goku (Dragon Ball DAIMA)
- Plus Hollywood contenders like Kaley Cuoco, Alex Borstein, and Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy)
Best Supporting Voice-Over Performance nominees include:
- Caitlin Glass as Nefertari Vivi (One Piece Season 21)
- Justin Briner as Yoo Jinho (Solo Leveling Season 2)
- Xolo Maridueña as Heisuke Mashimo (Sakamoto Days)
- Alongside non-anime names J.K. Simmons, Jack Quaid, and Jamie Chung
Anime’s increasing presence at the Astra Awards reflects its impact on mainstream entertainment, not just in storytelling but also in performance excellence.
Source: The Astra Awards official website
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