Anime Detour 2025 AMV Contest - Winners and Track List

[belindabird]

Hello, all. It was another great year for the Anime Detour AMV Contest. We had more submissions than ever and they were excellent! It made deciding on our awards even more difficult than it has been in the past, which is a great problem to have! Now that the winners have been notified, check out the finalist track list below - the winners and their awards are noted.

Additionally, I had a previous request to post the track list of our AMV Showcase, which is an annual exhibition of AMVs that are submitted by international editors, or those which didn't make it to the finalist level but which we still wanted to show during the convention. That track list follows the finalists/winners.

I want to thank you all again for your great work, and I'll see you again in 2026!

AMV Contest Finalists and Winners

Title: Planetary Parade
Editor: MadMegatax
Source: Sailor Moon
Music: "Physical" by Dua Lipa

Title: Welcome To Our Pokemon Resort
Editor: thefanvideoer2
Source: Pokemon Concierge
Music: "Welcome" by Phil Collins

Title: Astringent Aftertaste
Editor: Complicated Muse
Source: Chainsaw Man
Music: "Blow" By Jackson Wang

Title: Your Number One
Editor: Gracereza
Source: Oshi no Ko, "Idol" by Yoasobi Official Music Video
Music: "Von Dutch" by Charli XCX

Title: Chasing Cats
Editor: Silent Hero
Source: A Whisker Away
Music: "Chasing Cars" by Tommee Profitt & Fleurie

Title: Look Ma, Zombie Brains!
Editor: DJ Chippy-Jack
Source: Zom100: Bucket List of the Dead, ZombieLand Saga
Music: "Look Ma, No Brains!" by Green Day

Title: Our Neighborhood Has Changed – WINNER – Judge’s Choice
Editor: Obsidian Zero
Source: Kimba the White Lion (1965)
Music: "Souvenir" by The Midnight

Title: Bonafide Caffeinanigans
Editor: cocopan
Source: The Case Study of Vanitas
Music: "Caffeine" by Jeff Williams, Casey Lee Williams, Lamar Hall

Title: Tomoyo's Fashion – WINNER – Best Dance/Upbeat
Editor: Nekokitkat
Source: Cardcaptor Sakura
Music: "Fashion" by Lady Gaga

Title: MAID Shadow Legends
Editor: Winterblade AMVs
Source: Akiba Maid War, Steins;Gate, Black Lagoon, Fate/Grand Order mobile game,
Hayate the Combat Butler
Music: "Bangarang" by Skrillex, Original Voiceover

Title: Shibuya Meme – WINNER – Theme Award
Editor: Speedy180
Source: Jujutsu Kaisen
Music: "Skyfall" by Adele

Title: Love Bite
Editor: SasukeChanx
Source: Call of the Night
Music: "Witchy" by KAYTRANADA ft. Childish Gambino

Title: How Are You? – WINNER – Judge’s Choice
Editor: Kyoko Hitaka
Source: Shirobako, Sakura Quest, The Aquatope on White Sand
Music: "I'm Fine (No Really)" by Durry

Title: Freedom's Worth
Editor: AbyssBreakingStudios
Source: The Legend of Hei
Music: "Peeta" by Jonathin Thulin

Title: It's Kinda Psycho
Editor: James Blond
Source: Mob Psycho 100
Music: "Kinda Scary" by Call Me Karizma

Title: Duck Ballet Therapy
Editor: Seasaltmemories
Source: Princess Tutu
Music: "Dance With A Stranger" by Lake Street Dive

Title: Down in Dungeon – WINNER – Judge’s Choice
Editor: drohack
Source: Delicious in Dungeon
Music: "The Ballad of teh Witches' Road (Sacred Chant Version)" by Kathryn Hahn, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Patti LuPone

Title: Totally Honest K-ON! Opening – WINNER – Best Comedy
Editor: Synaesthesia Productions
Source: K-ON!
Music: "We Are Not Going to Make It" by The Presidents of the United States of America

Title: Basketball (Kuroko's Version)
Editor: WannabeCartoonist
Source: Kuroko's Basketball
Music: "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" by Taylor Swift

Title: S(k8) Club – WINNER – Judge’s Choice
Editor: ResyAMV
Source: Sk8 the Infinity
Music: "Don't Stop Movin'" S Club 7

Title: Crisis of '87 – WINNER – Best Action
Editor: ZeonicFreak
Source: Bubblegum Crisis
Music: "1987" by Diamante

Title: Descent Into Madness – WINNER – Best Drama
Editor: hotterhatter2211
Source: Jujutsu Kaisen
Music: "Humankind" by David Kushner

Title: Dance the Night
Editor: E_01
Source: Various
Music: "Dance the Night" by Dua Lipa

Title: Baddest U(A)P
Editor: Shorisquared
Source: Dandadan
Music: "THE BADDEST (Custom Edit)" by Joey Valence & Brae

Title: Concordant Crossroads – WINNER – Best Romance
Editors: Troubleclef and SeanPNG
Source: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Music: "King and Lionheart" by Of Monsters and Men

Title: Cursed Eye Contact – WINNER – Fan Favorite
Editor: Torenia
Source: Jujutsu Kaisen
Music: "Grindset Tape" from Get to Work

Title: Mob's Tea Party – WINNER – Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice
Editor: SilkAMV
Source: Mob Psycho 100, One Punch Man, Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Music: "Annabelle's Tea Party"by NIVIRO

Title: Courage is not the Absence of Fear
Editor: Violet Skies
Source: Komi Can't Communicate
Music: "Brave" by Sara Bareilles

Title: Main Character Energy – WINNER – Best in Show
Editor: Rider4Z
Source: Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super
Music: "Could Have Been Me" by The Struts
 
AMV Showcase Exhibition

Title: Mission Impossible
Editor: Takeshi
Source: Spy x Family
Music: "Mission Impossible Epic Theme" - By Lalo Schifrin, Yuri Krutikov

Title: Nights Like These
Editor: poodlekin500
Source: Various
Music: "Nights Like These" by Marianas Trench

Title: Un Ragazzo Una Ragazza
Editor: Alessandro Cubicciotti
Source: Kimagure Orange Road
Music: "Un Ragazzo Una Ragazza" by The Kolors

Title: Violet's Letter
Editor: Mystic
Source: Violet Evergarden
Music: "Chasing Shadows" by Alex Warren

Title: Dandadanny Phantom
Editor: packook
Source: Dandadan
Music: "Danny Phantom" Theme

Title: Moonlit Kiss
Editor: drewaconclusion
Source: Call of the Night
Music: "Fly Me to the Moon" by Wang OK

Title: Century Girls
Editor: TritioAFB
Source: I Fell in Love With the Villainess
Music: "21st Century Girl" by Willow Smith

Title: Herp De Derp
Editor: Pyrothemusical
Source: The Dangers in my Heart
Music: "Herp de Derp" by Bean, Stephon LaMar, and The Gregory Brothers

Title: My Eyes
Editor: SilverMoonArtz
Source: Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-Kun!
Music: "My Eyes" from Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

Title: Come to Arlong Park
Editor: Scalfar
Source: One Piece (Arlong Park)
Music: "World of Wonder" by Lorian Ross

Title: onlyBREADS
Editor: HaloKami Productions
Source: Various
Music: "Bread" by Anya Nami

Title: Control
Editor: NatanYael
Source: Chainsaw Man
Music: "Control" by NatanYael

Title: GAMERS RISE UP
Editor: SpuddStaaa
Source: Various
Music: "Joker" by AliA

Title: Picture Perfect
Editor: Darkcrescent
Source: Oshi no Ko
Music: "Blood on White Satin" by Naomi Scott

Title: I'm 13 and This is Deep
Editor: Tyken
Source: Mob Psycho 100
Music: "Quiet" from Matilda the Musical

Title: What A Feeling
Editor: Griffin
Source: Various
Music: "What a Feeling" by Irene Cara

Title: Hate Me
Editor: Dinky Donk
Source: Various
Music: "Hate Me" by The Word Alive

Title: Love Letter
Editor: Prostrate Constantly
Source: Look Back
Music: "All I Want" by Joni Mitchell

Title: Door Openin' Time
Editor: Link187
Source: Various
Music: "Open the Door" by Venjent

Title: If I Were A Bell
Editor: Recycledcontent
Source: Various
Music: "If I Were a Bell" sung by Ella Fitzgerald

Title: Blue Lock AMV - Game Over
Editor: Rye
Source: Blue Lock
Music: "Game Over" by Mo Williams

[aaronramsdale]

If I submit multiple AMVs, can I specify which one I prefer to be considered as a finalist, or is the selection solely up to you?

[belindabird]

Hi there! you're welcome to specify which entry you'd like to have complete. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[bekeanloinse56]

Hi there! you're welcome to specify which entry you'd like to have complete. Let me know if you have any other questions.

If my AMV is not selected as a finalist, will I receive feedback on my submission?

[belindabird]

As a practice we typically don't, but I'm more than willing to answer any questions on a case-by-case basis. It's definitely something we could explore in the future (the issue is mostly lack of full time staff able to dedicate to it).

[belindabird]

Hey all, the main post has been updated with our contest finalist list and award winners. Check it out above!

[Silent Hero Studios]

Hello, all. It was another great year for the Anime Detour AMV Contest. We had more submissions than ever and they were excellent! It made deciding on our awards even more difficult than it has been in the past, which is a great problem to have! Now that the winners have been notified, check out the finalist track list below - the winners and their awards are noted.

Additionally, I had a previous request to post the track list of our AMV Showcase, which is an annual exhibition of AMVs that are submitted by international editors, or those which didn't make it to the finalist level but which we still wanted to show during the convention. That track list follows the finalists/winners.

I want to thank you all again for your great work, and I'll see you again in 2026!

AMV Contest Finalists and Winners

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