Bocchi the Rock! and Gundam DOMINATE the Newtype Anime Awards!
Posted by Noon Anime Team on October 20, 2025
Anime fans, the results are IN! The prestigious Newtype Anime Awards have just announced their champions for the year, and it was an absolute clash of titans! In a stunning showcase of incredible talent, the socially anxious superstar of Bocchi the Rock! and the compelling pilots of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury emerged as two of the night's biggest winners, each walking away with a mountain of accolades.
It’s the victory we all saw coming! The phenomenon that is Bocchi the Rock! completely shredded the competition, snagging a terrific trio of major awards. Hitori Gotoh's journey from a lonely guitar prodigy to a Kessoku Band legend has struck a chord with fans worldwide, and these wins cement its status as a modern classic. This is a massive, well-deserved victory for a series that proved heartfelt comedy and killer music can conquer all!
But the competition was fierce! Standing tall right alongside Bocchi was the sci-fi juggernaut Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, which also brilliantly secured three awards of its own, proving the Gundam franchise is more powerful than ever. Meanwhile, the masterful team behind the breathtaking Cyberpunk: Edgerunners swept the craft categories, earning huge wins for its mind-blowing direction and razor-sharp scripts. It was a night that celebrated dynamic storytelling, gorgeous animation, and the passionate creators who bring these worlds to life!
What an incredible year for anime! A massive round of applause to all the winners who made the last year of anime unforgettable. What show were YOU rooting for at the Newtype Anime Awards? Let us know in the comments below!
