KADOKAWA has officially announced that several of its anime titles have received nominations across multiple categories at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026.
The annual awards celebrate excellence in anime by recognizing the creators, voice actors, musicians, and production teams behind the industry’s most impactful works.
Fan voting is now live and will play a key role in determining the winners.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is one of the most prestigious global anime award ceremonies. It honors anime that aired between January 1 and December 31, 2025.
Nominees are selected by a panel of independent judges, including industry experts, creators, and influencers from around the world. Winners are then decided through a combination of judge input and fan votes.
The 2026 ceremony will take place in Tokyo, Japan, with winners revealed during the live pre-show and main event on May 23, 2026.
KADOKAWA Nominees for 2026
KADOKAWA has secured nominations in major categories, particularly within the isekai and new series segments.
Best New Series
- CLEVATESS
Best Isekai Anime
- KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 -BONUS STAGE-
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
These nominations highlight KADOKAWA’s continued dominance in the anime industry, particularly in the popular isekai genre.
How to Vote
Fans can cast their votes directly on the official website and support their favorite anime titles:
- Voting is open now
- Results will be announced during the live ceremony on May 23, 2026
The nominations reflect ongoing trends in anime, especially the sustained popularity of isekai titles like Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- and KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!.
At the same time, newer entries like CLEVATESS indicate continued experimentation and expansion in storytelling.
