The online audience for the awards show has grown rapidly in recent years, reflecting surging popularity of anime among global youth.
Originally from Los Angeles, Sally Amaki is a member of the digital voice actor idol project 22/7 , a collaboration between Sony Music and ANIPLEX. Jon Kabira is a host and emcee with a long history in Japanese entertainment, working for many years across radio, music, sports and live entertainment.
“I’m very excited to see which anime will win in each category! I will do my best to host this exciting event!” said Amaki in a statement. Added Jon Kabira: “I’m delighted and excited to be asked to host the seventh annual edition of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Sally Amaki and I are looking forward to the event together with the whole world.”
Crunchyroll, which is owned by Sony Group, is working to build the Crunchyroll Anime Awards into the leading yearly awards show honoring the creators, musicians, and performances across streaming and theatrical anime.
Judges for the Anime Awards 2023 will be announced before the end of the year, with international fan vote on the final nominees beginning in early 2023. Reflecting the