Finn Wolfhard debuts buzz cut at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 in Tokyo
Finn Wolfhard debuts new look at Anime Awards 2025 pic.twitter.com/gF3e8vzihb — Stranger Things Memes (@SThingsMeme) May 25, 2025
THIS IS NOT A DRILL FINN WOLFHARD IS BALD EVERYONE WAKE THE FUCK UP pic.twitter.com/boTR0PaqFq
— Ariel 🍄 🎸 STREAM OBJECTION! 🎸 (@youllhave2wait) May 25, 2025
Alongside his bold style choice, Wolfhard was joined by co-star Gaten Matarazzo to present the award for Best Continuing Series, which was given to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc. The event, now in its third consecutive year in Tokyo, drew notable attention from both the anime and entertainment communities.
Since first gaining recognition in 2016 with the debut of Netflix's Stranger Things, Wolfhard has consistently worn his signature wavy, longer hairstyle. The buzz cut marks a major departure from that familiar look. Until now, the only cast member seen with a shaved head was Millie Bobby Brown during her early portrayal of Eleven—making Wolfhard's new appearance a standout moment.
To complement his fresh cut, Wolfhard wore a textured blazer paired with printed pants featuring an exposed pocket detail—an ensemble that balanced edgy with refined. The look was widely praised online, with fans celebrating the actor's evolving style and confident reinvention.
The appearance comes ahead of the much-anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things. In a 2023 interview, Wolfhard shared his excitement for the show's conclusion, saying the Duffer brothers are aiming to give every character a satisfying ending.
Wolfhard's red carpet moment at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards was captured by John Nacion for Getty Images and reported by Sara Delgado for Teen Vogue.
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