The talented voice actress Aoi Yuki has been awarded the award for Best Voice Interpretation (Seiyuu) in Japanese in the Anime Awards 2025 For his outstanding performance as Maomao in the acclaimed anime The Apothecary Diaries (d)Kusuriya no Hitorigoto). Her masterful interpretation gave life to an intelligent, observant and nuanced character, which made her the favorite of both the jury and the public.
Since its premiere, The Apothecary Diaries (d)Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) was positioned as one of the most intriguing and popular series of the year, and much of its success is due to Yuki’s ability to express, with subtlety and energy, Maomao’s emotional complexity. His voice manages to convey the irony, cunning and warmth of the character, trapping the audience with each dialogue.
Aoi Yuki for giving Maomao a voice in Apothecary Diaries She is the best seiyuu of 2025
the category of Best voice interpretation in Japanese It was one of the closest ones of this edition, since competing against Aoi Yuki As nominees were other prominent Seiyuus:
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Frier on Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, an anime that also won awards like best drama anime and best secondary character.
- Kenichi Suzumura as Bravern on Brave Bang Bravern!
- Shion Wakayama as Momo on Dan Dan Dan, award winning series A best anime opening and best character design.
- Sayaka Sembongi as Marcille on Delicious in Dungeon.
- Natsuki Hanae as Okarun on Dan Dan Dan, also nominated for best main character.
the triumph of Aoi Yuki for his role Maomao on The Apothecary Diaries (d)Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) reaffirms its versatility and experience in the industry, consolidating it as one of the most recognizable and respected voices of modern anime.
The global expansion of the anime is reflected in the international dubbing categories
This year, the Anime Awards They also awarded the best dubbing actors in different languages, highlighting the growth and reach of anime in international audiences.
- in the category of Best Dubbing Actor – Spanish, the winner was Masumi Mutsuda, for his interpretation of Sung Jinwoo on Just leveling. This anime swept through various categories, including best new series, , best main character and best anime ending.
- On Best Dubbing Actor – Latin Spanish, the prize went to Miguel Angel Leal for his powerful performance as Eren Jaeger on Attack on Titan Final Season the Final Chapters Special 2.
Both recognitions reflect the effort of dubbing studios to maintain the interpretive quality of the characters, and demonstrate how anime transcends borders thanks to the talent of its interpreters in different languages.
Other great winners revealed so far at the 2025 Anime Awards
the 2025 edition of the Anime Awards He has already revealed several winners in key categories. Among the most prominent are:
- Best character design: Dan Dan Dan
- best animation: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc
- Best New Series: Just leveling
- Best Anime Opening: Creepy Nuts’ “Otonoke” (Dan Da Dan)
- Best Drama Anime: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- best anime in daily life: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
- Best Anime Isekai: Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World – Season 3
The winners are yet to be announced in the most anticipated categories by the public: Anime of the year, , best series in progress, , best movie, , Best Original Anime, , best artistic direction and best director. These revelations are expected in the coming days, and promise to close the 2025 edition with a finishing touch.
