Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Nominations: The much-awaited 10th edition of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards is all set to celebrate the best of Japanese animation on May 23, 2026, at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo. Marking a major milestone, this year’s awards promise a grand celebration with global participation, exciting performances, and a power-packed presenter lineup.
CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS 2026 VOTING LINES OPEN; CHECK PRESENTERS’ LIST
Voting has officially begun and will continue until April 15, allowing fans to vote daily via Crunchyroll, the official website, and for the first time, MyAnimeList. This expansion makes it easier than ever for anime lovers worldwide to support their favourite shows.
Adding star power to the ceremony, several global celebrities will present awards, including Rashmika Mandanna, Asuka Saito, DANNA, Enako, Hannah Bahng, Kasumi Arimura, Nanase Nishino, Nyvi Estephan, RZA, Winston Duke and more. Rashmika, expressing her excitement, noted how anime continues to connect fans globally while highlighting India’s growing anime community.
The ceremony will be hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, while Hiroki Totoki will deliver the opening remarks. Musical performances will include DEAN FUJIOKA, PORNOGRAFFITTI, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, Yoko Takahashi, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS 2026 FULL LUST OF NOMINATIONS
Anime of the Year
DAN DA DAN Season 2; Gachiakuta; My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON; Takopi’s Original Sin; The Apothecary Diaries (S2); The Summer Hikaru Died
Film of the Year
100 Meters; Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc; Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle; Mononoke Movie II; Scarlet; The Rose of Versailles
Best Original Anime
Apocalypse Hotel; DIGIMON BEATBREAK; Lazarus; Gundam GQuuuuuuX; Moonrise; ZENSHU
Best Continuing Series
DAN DA DAN S2; Kaiju No. 8; My Hero Academia Final; ONE PIECE; Solo Leveling S2; SPY x FAMILY S3
Best New Series
Clevatess; Gachiakuta; SAKAMOTO DAYS; Takopi’s Original Sin; The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity; The Summer Hikaru Died
Best Action
DAN DA DAN S2; Gachiakuta; Kaiju No. 8; My Hero Academia Final; ONE PIECE; Solo Leveling S2
Best Comedy
CITY THE ANIMATION; DAN DA DAN S2; My Dress-Up Darling S2; Ranma 1/2 S2; SPY x FAMILY S3; WITCH WATCH
Best Drama
Anne Shirley; Blue Box; Orb; Takopi’s Original Sin; Apothecary Diaries S2; Summer Hikaru Died
Best Romance
Blue Box; DAN DA DAN S2; Honey Lemon Soda; My Dress-Up Darling S2; Ranma 1/2 S2; Fragrant Flower Blooms
Best Animation
DAN DA DAN S2; Gachiakuta; My Hero Academia Final; ONE PIECE; Solo Leveling S2; Takopi’s Original Sin
Best Main Character
Izuku Midoriya; Maomao; Momo; Okarun; Rudo; Sung Jinwoo
Best Supporting Character
Enjin; Jiji; Jinshi; Bakugo; Loulan; Turbo Granny
Best Anime Song
“In Bloom”; “IRIS OUT”; “JANE DOE”; “On The Way”; “ReawakeR”; “Watch Me!”
Best Score
Chainsaw Man Movie; DAN DA DAN; Demon Slayer; Gachiakuta; Solo Leveling; Apothecary Diaries
Best Voice Artist (Hindi)
Abhishek Sharma; Akshita Mishra; Heena Malik; Merlyn James; Rajesh Shukla; Shilpie Pandey
Best Voice Artist (Japanese)
Aoi Yuki; Chiaki Kobayashi; Daiki Yamashita; Kikunosuke Toya; Mayumi Tanaka; Reina Ueda
Best Voice Artist (English)
Alexis Tipton; Emi Lo; Justin Briner; Lucien Dodge; Morgan Berry; Paul Castro Jr.
With nearly 50 series and films nominated, the 2026 edition highlights the growing global love for anime. As Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini shared, the awards are not just about winners but about celebrating the creators and stories that fans cherish worldwide.
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