In an exclusive announcement, Crunchyroll has revealed that the critically acclaimed anime series 'Attack on Titan' will be honored with the first-ever Global Impact Award at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, scheduled for May 25.

The newly established award celebrates "visionary creators and groundbreaking works that have left an indelible mark on culture, history, and the hearts of audiences around the world," according to Crunchyroll.

'Attack on Titan', based on Hajime Isayama's manga of the same name, has sold over 140 million volumes worldwide since its publication by Kodansha. The anime adaptation premiered in 2014 and concluded its four-season run in fall 2023, followed by a final film, 'Attack on Titan: The Last Attack', released in late 2024.

The series has garnered exceptional critical acclaim, with three of its seasons achieving a perfect 100% critic score and over 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Operating Officer at Crunchyroll, emphasized the significance of the award: "The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is our yearly celebration of the creative community in Japan and the actors around the world who are powering the global love of anime. This year, we're proud to introduce the new Global Impact Award."

Rebbapragada also highlighted findings from a study commissioned with National Research Group that underscores anime's cultural importance, particularly among younger viewers. "Nearly 40% of teen anime fans consider anime a meaningful part of who they are, and 30% say it has influenced their outlook on life," she noted.

A representative from animation studio MAPPA will accept the Global Impact Award on behalf of all creatives who contributed to 'Attack on Titan'.

The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards will be livestreamed on Sunday, May 25, at 5 p.m. Japan Standard Time. Viewers can watch the ceremony on Crunchyroll's YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as on Sony Pictures Core and the Sony Group Corp. Global and Japan YouTube Channels.

Crunchyroll indicated that the Global Impact Award may become an annual honor for anime series and creators who have significantly influenced popular culture worldwide.