The Hennies | The People's 2025 Anime Awards

The votes are in, the results are locked, and it's time to crown the best of the best in anime, as chosen entirely by YOU.That's right, The Hennies are BACK, and this year did NOT disappoint. From the studios that went absolutely crazy with their output to the openings we refused to skip, the villains we love to hate, and the romances that had us clutching our chests, 2025 was a year for the books.We're talking about shows like Gachiakuta, The Apothecary Diaries, My Hero Academia, and To Be Hero X. Characters like Maomao, Rudo, and All For One. Couples that made us believe in love again. Moments that had us losing our minds in real time.And of course — which anime did the community crown as the Anime of the Year?No critics. No committees. Just pure, unfiltered community love for the shows and characters that defined our year.Drop your predictions before you hit play, then let me know how you did. Were your favorites recognized? Any snubs that have you heated? I want to hear it ALL.This one's for you.If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)Stay up to date with me on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like youFollow my anime Spotify playlistMy amazing sponsors:Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipmentIced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)Affiliate links:Captivate.fm - the best podcast hosting platformKomi.io - the best linkinbio websiteRiverside.fm - the best remote video/podcast recording platform