The history
of anime music has new dark queens. The song KiLLKiSS by Ave Mujica has
been officially crowned with the coveted Grand Prize (Anison Taisho) at
the Reiwa 7 awards, consolidating itself as the definitive song of the year
2025. The announcement, made this weekend, has put the BanG Dream! franchise
at the center of all conversations.
The
legacy of Ave Mujica's KiLLKiSS song alongside legends
Winning
this award is no small feat; it means entering the Olympus of Anisong. The
opening track, characterized by its aggressive metal sound and lyrics
by Diggy-MO', now shares the podium with historical giants who defined
their respective years:
- 2019: Gurenge -
LiSA (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- 2020: Homura -
LiSA (Mugen Train)
- 2021: One Last Kiss -
Utada Hikaru (Evangelion)
- 2022: KICK BACK -
Kenshi Yonezu (Chainsaw Man)
- 2023: Idol -
YOASOBI (Oshi no Ko)
- 2024: Bling-Bang-Bang-Born -
Creepy Nuts (Mashle)
- 2025:
KiLLKiSS - Ave Mujica
Euphoria
on social media and concerts
The victory
validates Bushiroad's risky bet on a more theatrical and gothic style. Fans on
social networks celebrate the evolution from MyGO!!!! to this peak
moment: "Mujica-chan is the queen," reads X (Twitter). The intensity
that the band showed in their 2025 concerts has been immortalized with this
award.
