The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards has officially revealed its nominees along with a star-studded presenter lineup, marking a major milestone in celebrating global anime excellence. Organized by Crunchyroll, this year’s awards highlight nearly 50 standout anime series and films from the past year.
Voting is now open worldwide from April 2 to April 15, 2026, giving fans the chance to support their favorite titles across multiple platforms.
When Are the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026?
The awards ceremony will take place on May 23, 2026, at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo.
- Pre-Show: 5:00 PM JST (1:30 PM IST)
- Main Ceremony: 6:00 PM JST (2:30 PM IST)
The event will be hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira.
This year’s Anime Awards will feature a diverse group of global celebrities and creators presenting awards, including:
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Asuka Saito
- Winston Duke
- RZA
Additional presenters include DANNA, Enako, hannah bahng, Kasumi Arimura, Mitorizu, Nanase Nishino, Nyvi Estephan, and Snitchery.
Musical Performances and Special Tributes
To celebrate the 10th anniversary, the event will feature major musical performances:
- Dean Fujioka performing “History Maker” from Yuri!!! on ICE
- Porno Graffitti honoring My Hero Academia
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation performing “Haruka Kanata” from Naruto
- Yoko Takahashi leading a Neon Genesis Evangelion tribute
Anime of the Year Nominees (2026)
- DAN DA DAN Season 2
- Gachiakuta
- My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
- Takopi’s Original Sin
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
- The Summer Hikaru Died
Film of the Year Nominees
- 100 Meters
- Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
- Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage
- Scarlet
- The Rose of Versailles
Major Category Highlights
Several anime titles dominate across multiple categories this year:
- DAN DA DAN Season 2, Featured in Anime of the Year, Action, Animation, and Character categories
- Solo Leveling Season 2, Strong presence in Action, Score, and Main Character
- SPY x FAMILY Season 3, Recognized in Comedy, Slice of Life, and Character awards
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, Featured in Drama, Score, and Character Performance
Other categories include Best Action, Comedy, Romance, Isekai, Animation, Director, Character Design, and Voice Acting across Japanese, English, and Hindi performances.
How to Vote
Fans can vote once per day until April 15, 2026 (11:59 PM PT) via:
- Crunchyroll official website
- Crunchyroll app
- MyAnimeList (new for 2026)
This marks the first time MyAnimeList has been integrated into the voting system, making participation more accessible than ever.
A Milestone Year for Anime
The 2026 Anime Awards represent a decade of growth for anime as a global entertainment force. Over the past 10 years, the awards have recognized:
- Over 110 animation studios
- Nearly 290 anime series and films
- More than 220 voice actors
Rahul Purini emphasized the importance of fan participation, noting that the awards reflect the passion and creativity of the global anime community.
With high-profile nominees, global celebrity involvement, and expanded voting access, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest anime events of the year. As anime continues to grow worldwide, this year’s awards further cement its place in mainstream entertainment culture.
