{"id":86160,"date":"2026-04-03T14:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T12:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=86160"},"modified":"2026-04-03T18:47:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:47:20","slug":"vote-to-fight-for-the-anime-you-lovecrunchyroll-reveals-nominees-and-star-studded-celebrity-presenter-lineup-for-the-2026-crunchyroll-anime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2026\/04\/03\/vote-to-fight-for-the-anime-you-lovecrunchyroll-reveals-nominees-and-star-studded-celebrity-presenter-lineup-for-the-2026-crunchyroll-anime\/","title":{"rendered":"VOTE TO FIGHT FOR THE ANIME YOU LOVE!CRUNCHYROLL REVEALS NOMINEES AND STAR-STUDDED CELEBRITY PRESENTER LINEUP FOR THE 2026 CRUNCHYROLL ANIME awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Anime of the Year Nominees Include <\/em>DAN DA DAN Season 2<em>, <\/em>Gachiakuta<em>, <\/em>My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<em>, <\/em>Takopi&#8217;s Original Sin<em>, <\/em>The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<em>, and <\/em>The Summer Hikaru Died<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Film of the Year Nominees Include<\/em> 100 Meters, Chainsaw Man \u2013 The Movie: Reze Arc, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II \u2014 The Ashes of Rage, Scarlet, <em>and <\/em>The Rose of Versailles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Anime 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<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(April 3, 2026) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchyroll.com\/\">Crunchyroll<\/a>, the brand fueling anime fandom worldwide, has revealed the nominees for the landmark tenth iteration of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards\u2014the largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation. Fans can vote every day starting today through April 15 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchyroll.com\/ar\/animeawards\/\">Anime Awards Official Website<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchyroll.com\/\">Crunchyroll<\/a>, and, for the first time, <a href=\"https:\/\/myanimelist.net\/crunchyroll\/anime-awards\/2026\/\">MyAnimeList<\/a>! Voting is easier and in more places than ever before, empowering fans to fight for the anime they love and help determine the winners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <strong>Saturday, May 23 <\/strong>at <em>5:00 PM JST<\/em>, and during the live Ceremony at 6:00 PM JST, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rashmika Mandanna<\/strong>\u2014Known as \u2018India\u2019s Sweetheart\u2019, she\u2019s the most prominent pan-India star.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asuka Saito<\/strong>\u2014Actor admired for her magnetic presence and generational voice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DANNA<\/strong>\u2014Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress from Mexico.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enako<\/strong>\u2014Globally celebrated cosplayer known for bringing beloved characters to life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hannah bahng<\/strong>\u2014Australian singer-songwriter, producer, and visual artist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kasumi Arimura<\/strong>\u2014Award-winning actor recognized for her emotional depth and versatility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitorizu<\/strong>\u2014Fan-favorite comedy duo known for sharp wit and electric chemistry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nanase Nishino<\/strong>\u2014Acclaimed actor beloved for her heartfelt performances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nyvi Estephan<\/strong>\u2014Leading esports and gaming host in Brazil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RZA<\/strong>\u2014Visionary producer, filmmaker, and founding architect of Wu-Tang Clan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snitchery<\/strong>\u2014creative powerhouse known for shaping viral moments through cosplay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winston Duke<\/strong>\u2014globally acclaimed actor, producer, and cultural visionary.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1UhMWqIk1uZ1lx4XiYSz2ltE-GOQGApWN\"><strong>Full Presenter Bios and Headshots<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s Crunchyroll Anime Awards will host a suite of musical tributes to anime. Japanese singer <strong>DEAN FUJIOKA <\/strong>will open the ceremony with &#8220;History Maker,&#8221; from<em> Yuri!!! on ICE<\/em>\u2014the very first Crunchyroll Anime Awards\u2019 Anime of the Year recipient. Iconic rock band <strong>PORNOGRAFFITTI <\/strong>will perform a tribute marking the 10th anniversary of the <em>My Hero Academia <\/em>anime and the show\u2019s conclusion. Legendary rock band <strong>ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION<\/strong> will perform their beloved hit Haruka Kanata\u2014the second opening theme for the seminal shounen series <em>NARUTO<\/em>. Previously announced performances also include a <em>Neon Genesis Evangelion<\/em> 30th anniversary tribute by <strong>Yoko Takahashi <\/strong>and melodic movements by the <strong>Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra<\/strong> accent the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cThe Crunchyroll Anime Awards is a global celebration where fans share their love and appreciation with the creators behind their favorite titles. This year\u2019s slate of nominees represent nearly 50 unique series and films, all chosen by fans as the most beloved over the last year,\u201d said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. \u201cAs 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the official website and Crunchyroll, for the first time ever, voting also comes to MyAnimeList\u2014the home of anime fandom\u2019s ongoing conversation about the medium\u2019s greatest series and films. Fans can dive into their watch list, compare their favorites and vote right on show pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anime of the Year<\/strong><ul><li>DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Takopi&#8217;s Original Sin<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Summer Hikaru Died<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Film of the Year<\/strong><ul><li>100 Meters<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Chainsaw Man \u2013 The Movie: Reze Arc<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II \u2014 The Ashes of Rage<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Scarlet<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Rose of Versailles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Original Anime<\/strong><ul><li>Apocalypse Hotel<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>DIGIMON BEATBREAK<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Lazarus<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Moonrise<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ZENSHU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Continuing Series<\/strong><ul><li>DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Kaiju No. 8<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>ONE PIECE<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SPY x FAMILY Season 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best New Series<\/strong><ul><li>Clevatess<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>SAKAMOTO DAYS<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Takopi&#8217;s Original Sin<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Summer Hikaru Died<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Opening Sequence<\/strong><ul><li>HUGs &#8211; Paledusk &#8211; Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Mirage &#8211; Creepy Nuts &#8211; Call of the Night Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>On The Way &#8211; AiNA THE END &#8211; DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids) \u2014 LiSA \u2014 Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>THE REVO \u2014 PORNOGRAFFITTI \u2014 My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch Me! \u2014 YOASOBI \u2014 WITCH WATCH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Ending Sequence<\/strong><ul><li>Actor \u2014 Lilas Ikuta \u2014 SPY x FAMILY Season 3<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Beautiful Colors \u2014 OneRepublic \u2014 Kaiju No. 8<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Doukashiteru \u2014 WurtS \u2014 DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>I \u2014 BUMP OF CHICKEN \u2014 My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Kawaii Kaiwai \u2014 PiKi \u2014 My Dress\u2014Up Darling Season 2<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UN-APEX \u2014 TK from Ling Tosite Sigure \u2014 Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Action<\/strong><ul><li>DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Kaiju No. 8<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>ONE PIECE<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Comedy<\/strong><ul><li>CITY THE ANIMATION<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>My Dress-Up Darling Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Ranma1\/2 Season2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>SPY x FAMILY Season 3<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WITCH WATCH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Drama<\/strong><ul><li>Anne Shirley<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Blue Box<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Orb: On the Movements of the Earth<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Takopi&#8217;s Original Sin<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Summer Hikaru Died<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Isekai Anime<\/strong><ul><li>Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation \u2014 Season 1 &#8220;Episode of Heartslabyul&#8221;<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad&#8217;s Been Reincarnated!<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>KONOSUBA -God&#8217;s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 -BONUS STAGE-<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ZENSHU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Romance<\/strong><ul><li>Blue Box<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Honey Lemon Soda<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>My Dress-Up Darling Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Ranma1\/2 Season2<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Slice of Life<\/strong><ul><li>Anne Shirley<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Blue Box<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>CITY THE ANIMATION<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>My Dress-Up Darling Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>SPY x FAMILY Season 3<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Animation<\/strong><ul><li>DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>ONE PIECE<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Takopi&#8217;s Original Sin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Background Art<\/strong><ul><li>CITY THE ANIMATION<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Kowloon Generic Romance<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Summer Hikaru Died<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Character Design<\/strong><ul><li>DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>My Dress-Up Darling Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>ONE PIECE<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Takopi&#8217;s Original Sin<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Director<\/strong><ul><li>Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma \u2014 The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Fuga Yamashiro and Abel G\u00f3ngora \u2014 DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Fumihiko Suganuma \u2014 Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Kenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama \u2014 My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Ryohei Takeshita \u2014 The Summer Hikaru Died<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shinya Iino \u2014 Takopi&#8217;s Original Sin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Main Character<\/strong><ul><li>Izuku Midoriya \u2014 My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Maomao \u2014 The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Momo \u2014 DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Okarun \u2014 DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Rudo \u2014 Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sung Jinwoo \u2014 Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Supporting Character<\/strong><ul><li>Enjin \u2014 Gachiakuta<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Jin Enjoji (Jiji) \u2014 DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Jinshi \u2014 The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Katsuki Bakugo \u2014 My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Loulan\/Shisui \u2014 The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turbo Granny \u2014 DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u201cMust Protect At All Cost\u201d Character<\/strong><ul><li>Anya Forger \u2014 SPY x FAMILY Season 3<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Izuku Midoriya \u2014 My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Kaoruko Waguri \u2014 The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Maomao \u2014 The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Suika \u2014 Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Takopi \u2014 Takopi&#8217;s Original Sin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Anime Song<\/strong><ul><li>In Bloom \u2014 Lilas Ikuta \u2014 The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>IRIS OUT \u2014 Kenshi Yonezu \u2014 Chainsaw Man \u2013 The Movie: Reze Arc<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>JANE DOE \u2014 Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada \u2014 Chainsaw Man \u2013 The Movie: Reze Arc<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>On The Way \u2014 AiNA THE END \u2014 DAN DA DAN Season 2<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids) \u2014 LiSA \u2014 Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch Me! \u2014 YOASOBI \u2014 WITCH WATCH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Score<\/strong><ul><li>Chainsaw Man \u2013 The Movie: Reze Arc \u2014 kensuke ushio<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>DAN DA DAN Season 2 \u2014 kensuke ushio<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle \u2014 Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Gachiakuta \u2014 Taku Iwasaki<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- \u2014 Hiroyuki Sawano<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Apothecary Diaries (season 2) \u2014 Satoru Kosaki, Kevin Penkin, Alisa Okehazama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Voice Artist Performance (Arabic)<\/strong><ul><li>Hamoud Abu Hassoun \u2014 Loid Forger (Childhood) \u2014 SPY x FAMILY Season 3<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Tariq Obaid \u2014 Taro Sakamoto \u2014 SAKAMOTO DAYS<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Moataz El\u2014Shazly \u2014 Heisuke Mashimo \u2014 SAKAMOTO DAYS<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Raafat Bazo \u2014 Yuri Briar \u2014 SPY x FAMILY Season 3<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Fatima Zakaria \u2014 Osaragi \u2014 SAKAMOTO DAYS<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ghada Omar \u2014 Yor Forger \u2014 SPY x FAMILY Season 3<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese)<\/strong><ul><li>Aoi Yuki \u2014 Maomao \u2014 The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Chiaki Kobayashi \u2014 Yoshiki Tsujinaka \u2014 The Summer Hikaru Died<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Daiki Yamashita \u2014 Izuku Midoriya \u2014 My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Kikunosuke Toya \u2014 Denji \u2014 Chainsaw Man \u2013 The Movie: Reze Arc<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Mayumi Tanaka \u2014 Monkey D. Luffy \u2014 ONE PIECE<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reina Ueda \u2014 Reze \u2014 Chainsaw Man \u2013 The Movie: Reze Arc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Voice Artist Performance (English)<\/strong><ul><li>Alexis Tipton \u2014 Reze \u2014 Chainsaw Man \u2013 The Movie: Reze Arc<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Emi Lo \u2014 Maomao \u2014 The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Justin Briner \u2014 Izuku Midoriya \u2014 My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Lucien Dodge \u2014 Akaza \u2014 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Morgan Berry \u2014 Shiori Fuyumura \u2014 SANDA<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paul Castro Jr. \u2014 Hikaru Indou \u2014 The Summer Hikaru Died<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime. 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