VOTE TO FIGHT FOR THE ANIME YOU LOVE!CRUNCHYROLL REVEALS NOMINEES AND STAR-STUDDED CELEBRITY PRESENTER LINEUP FOR THE 2026 CRUNCHYROLL ANIME awards
Anime of the Year Nominees Include DAN DA DAN Season 2, Gachiakuta, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, Takopi’s Original Sin, The Apothecary Diaries (season 2), and The Summer Hikaru DiedFilm of the Year Nominees Include 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, and The Rose of VersaillesAnime Award Winners to be Presented by Rashimika Mandanna, Asuka Saito, Enako Winston Duke and more; Live Anime Awards Pre-Show at 5:00 PM JST/12:00 PM GST/11:00 AM AST, and Ceremony at 6:00 PM JST/1:00 PM GST/12:00 PM AST on May 23 Voting Now Open April 2 – 15Downloadable Press Assets (April 3, 2026) – Crunchyroll, the brand fueling anime fandom worldwide, has revealed the nominees for the landmark tenth iteration of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards—the largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation.
Fans can vote every day starting today through April 15 on the Anime Awards Official Website, Crunchyroll, and, for the first time, MyAnimeList! Voting is easier and in more places than ever before, empowering fans to fight for the anime they love and help determine the winners. Crunchyroll has also revealed a star-studded first wave of anime-fan presenters who will announce the winners during the 2026 Anime Awards Pre-Show on Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 PM JST, and during the live Ceremony at 6:00 PM JST, respectively. Rashmika Mandanna—Known as ‘India’s Sweetheart’, she’s the most prominent pan-India star.Asuka Saito—Actor admired for her magnetic presence and generational voice.
DANNA—Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress from Mexico.Enako—Globally celebrated cosplayer known for bringing beloved characters to life. hannah bahng—Australian singer-songwriter, producer, and visual artist. Kasumi Arimura—Award-winning actor recognized for her emotional depth and versatility.Mitorizu—Fan-favorite comedy duo known for sharp wit and electric chemistry.Nanase Nishino—Acclaimed actor beloved for her heartfelt performances.Nyvi Estephan—Leading esports and gaming host in Brazil.RZA—Visionary producer, filmmaker, and founding architect of Wu-Tang Clan. Snitchery—creative powerhouse known for shaping viral moments through cosplayWinston Duke—globally acclaimed actor, producer, and cultural visionary. Full Presenter Bios and Headshots This year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards will host a suite of musical tributes to anime.
Japanese singer DEAN FUJIOKA will open the ceremony with “History Maker,” from Yuri!!! on ICE—the very first Crunchyroll Anime Awards’ Anime of the Year recipient. Iconic rock band PORNOGRAFFITTI will perform a tribute marking the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime and the show’s conclusion.
Legendary rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION will perform their beloved hit Haruka Kanata—the second opening theme for the seminal shounen series NARUTO. Previously announced performances also include a Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary tribute by Yoko Takahashi and melodic movements by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra accent the show. President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, Hiroki Totoki will once again deliver opening remarks at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards live ceremony, which will be hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira.“The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is a global celebration where fans share their love and appreciation with the creators behind their favorite titles.
This year’s slate of nominees represent nearly 50 unique series and films, all chosen by fans as the most beloved over the last year,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Anime Awards, we also extend our gratitude to the nominees of the past decade, which include more than 110 animation studios that produced nearly 290 unique series and films, and more than 220 voice actors who contributed their talent to beloved characters.
”Anime fans can vote daily for their favorite shows until 11:59 PM Pacific Time on April 15th. Voting is available on the Anime Awards Official Website and Crunchyroll.In addition to the official website and Crunchyroll, for the first time ever, voting also comes to MyAnimeList—the home of anime fandom’s ongoing conversation about the medium’s greatest series and films. Fans can dive into their watch list, compare their favorites and vote right on show pages. 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees Anime of the YearDAN DA DAN Season 2GachiakutaMy Hero Academia FINAL SEASONTakopi’s Original SinThe Apothecary Diaries (season 2)The Summer Hikaru DiedFilm of the Year100 MetersChainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze ArcDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity CastleMononoke the Movie: Chapter II — The Ashes of RageScarletThe Rose of VersaillesBest Original AnimeApocalypse HotelDIGIMON BEATBREAKLazarusMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXMoonriseZENSHUBest Continuing SeriesDAN DA DAN Season 2Kaiju No. 8My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONONE PIECESolo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-SPY x FAMILY Season 3Best New SeriesClevatessGachiakutaSAKAMOTO DAYSTakopi’s Original SinThe Fragrant Flower Blooms With DignityThe Summer Hikaru DiedBest Opening Sequence HUGs – Paledusk – GachiakutaMirage – Creepy Nuts – Call of the Night Season 2On The Way – AiNA THE END – DAN DA DAN Season 2ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids) — LiSA — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-THE REVO — PORNOGRAFFITTI — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONWatch Me! — YOASOBI — WITCH WATCHBest Ending SequenceActor — Lilas Ikuta — SPY x FAMILY Season 3Beautiful Colors — OneRepublic — Kaiju No. 8Doukashiteru — WurtS — DAN DA DAN Season 2I — BUMP OF CHICKEN — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONKawaii Kaiwai — PiKi — My Dress—Up Darling Season 2UN-APEX — TK from Ling Tosite Sigure — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-Best Action DAN DA DAN Season 2GachiakutaKaiju No. 8My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONONE PIECESolo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-Best ComedyCITY THE ANIMATIONDAN DA DAN Season 2My Dress-Up Darling Season 2Ranma1/2 Season2SPY x FAMILY Season 3WITCH WATCHBest DramaAnne ShirleyBlue BoxOrb: On the Movements of the EarthTakopi’s Original SinThe Apothecary Diaries (season 2)The Summer Hikaru DiedBest Isekai AnimeCampfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation — Season 1 “Episode of Heartslabyul”From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated!KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 -BONUS STAGE-Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3ZENSHUBest Romance Blue BoxDAN DA DAN Season 2Honey Lemon SodaMy Dress-Up Darling Season 2Ranma1/2 Season2The Fragrant Flower Blooms With DignityBest Slice of LifeAnne ShirleyBlue BoxCITY THE ANIMATIONMy Dress-Up Darling Season 2SPY x FAMILY Season 3The Fragrant Flower Blooms with DignityBest AnimationDAN DA DAN Season 2GachiakutaMy Hero Academia FINAL SEASONONE PIECESolo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-Takopi’s Original SinBest Background ArtCITY THE ANIMATIONDAN DA DAN Season 2GachiakutaKowloon Generic RomanceThe Apothecary Diaries (season 2)The Summer Hikaru DiedBest Character DesignDAN DA DAN Season 2GachiakutaMy Dress-Up Darling Season 2ONE PIECETakopi’s Original SinThe Apothecary Diaries (season 2)Best DirectorAkinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora — DAN DA DAN Season 2Fumihiko Suganuma — GachiakutaKenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONRyohei Takeshita — The Summer Hikaru DiedShinya Iino — Takopi’s Original SinBest Main CharacterIzuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONMaomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)Momo — DAN DA DAN Season 2Okarun — DAN DA DAN Season 2Rudo — GachiakutaSung Jinwoo — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-Best Supporting CharacterEnjin — GachiakutaJin Enjoji (Jiji) — DAN DA DAN Season 2Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)Katsuki Bakugo — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONLoulan/Shisui — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)Turbo Granny — DAN DA DAN Season 2“Must Protect At All Cost” CharacterAnya Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONKaoruko Waguri — The Fragrant Flower Blooms With DignityMaomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)Suika — Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURETakopi — Takopi’s Original SinBest Anime SongIn Bloom — Lilas Ikuta — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)IRIS OUT — Kenshi Yonezu — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze ArcJANE DOE — Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze ArcOn The Way — AiNA THE END — DAN DA DAN Season 2ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids) — LiSA — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-Watch Me! — YOASOBI — WITCH WATCHBest ScoreChainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc — kensuke ushioDAN DA DAN Season 2 — kensuke ushioDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle — Yuki Kajiura, Go ShiinaGachiakuta — Taku IwasakiSolo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- — Hiroyuki SawanoThe Apothecary Diaries (season 2) — Satoru Kosaki, Kevin Penkin, Alisa OkehazamaBest Voice Artist Performance (Arabic)Hamoud Abu Hassoun — Loid Forger (Childhood) — SPY x FAMILY Season 3Tariq Obaid — Taro Sakamoto — SAKAMOTO DAYSMoataz El—Shazly — Heisuke Mashimo — SAKAMOTO DAYSRaafat Bazo — Yuri Briar — SPY x FAMILY Season 3Fatima Zakaria — Osaragi — SAKAMOTO DAYSGhada Omar — Yor Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese)Aoi Yuki — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)Chiaki Kobayashi — Yoshiki Tsujinaka — The Summer Hikaru DiedDaiki Yamashita — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONKikunosuke Toya — Denji — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze ArcMayumi Tanaka — Monkey D. Luffy — ONE PIECEReina Ueda — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze ArcBest Voice Artist Performance (English) Alexis Tipton — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze ArcEmi Lo — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)Justin Briner — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASONLucien Dodge — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity CastleMorgan Berry — Shiori Fuyumura — SANDAPaul Castro Jr.
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