Highlights from the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo
A Night to Remember at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place in Tokyo, Japan, on May 23, 2026, featuring a dazzling array of stars. For the fourth consecutive year, the event was hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira. Representing India was Bollywood sensation and anime enthusiast Rashmika Mandanna, who shared the stage with a host of prominent figures, including Grammy winner The Weeknd, actor Winston Duke from Black Panther, Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, K-pop artists TEN and BamBam, and several others including Asuka Saito, Kasumi Arimura, Nanase Nishino, cosplayer Enako, comedy duo Mitorizu, gaming host Nyvi Estephan, and rapper Young Miko.
Overview of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The evening celebrated major global hits such as My Hero Academia Final Season, One Piece, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which took home the most prestigious awards. Indian voice actor Abhishek Sharma was honored with the Best Voice Artist Performance (Hindi) award for his role as Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. Rashmika had the honor of presenting the Best Animation award alongside Duke.
According to Crunchyroll, a staggering 73 million votes were cast globally for the Anime Awards, marking a new record. The leading countries in voting included Brazil, Germany, India, Mexico, and the United States, highlighting the worldwide appeal of anime. The ceremony featured performances by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, which opened the event, along with performances from Dean Fujioka, Yoko Takahashi, Pornograffitti, and Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Director Tatsuya Nagamine received the Global Impact Award for his contributions to Dragon Ball Super and One Piece, with animator Masayuki Sato accepting the award on his behalf.
Complete List of Winners
Fans can catch the event on Crunchyroll and its YouTube channel soon. Below is the complete list of winners from the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards:
Anime of the Year: My Hero Academia Final SeasonFilm of the Year: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Best Original Anime: Lazarus
Best Continuing Series: One Piece
Best New Series: Gachiakuta
Best Opening Sequence: On The Way in AiNA THE END from Dan Da Dan Season 2
Best Ending Sequence: I in BUMP OF CHICKEN from My Hero Academia Final Season
Best Action: Arise from the Shadow from Solo Leveling Season 2
Best Comedy: Dan Da Dan Season 2
Best Drama: The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2)
Best Isekai Anime: Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World Season 3
Best Romance: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
Best Slice of Life: Spy x Family Season 3
Best Animation: Arise from the Shadow from Solo Leveling Season 2
Best Background Art: Gachiakuta
Best Character Design: Gachiakuta
Best Director: Akinori Fudesaka and Norihiro Naganuma from The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2)
Best Main Character: Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2)
Best Supporting Character: Katsuki Bakugo from My Hero Academia Final Season
“Must Protect At All Cost” Character: Anya Forger from Spy x Family Season 3
Best Anime Song: IRIS OUT by Kenshi Yonezu from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
Best Score: Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese): Aoi Yuki as Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2)
Best Voice Artist Performance (English): Lucien Dodge as Akaza from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Best Voice Artist Performance (Arabic): Tariq Obaid as Taro Sakamoto from Sakamoto Days
Best Voice Artist Performance (Brazilian Portuguese): Charles Emmanuel as Akaza from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Best Voice Artist Performance (Castilian Spanish): Carles Teruel as Akaza from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Best Voice Artist Performance (French): Bastien Bourlé as Izuku Midoriya from My Hero Academia Final Season
Best Voice Artist Performance (German): Gerrit Schmidt Foß as Akaza from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Best Voice Artist Performance (Hindi): Abhishek Sharma as Jinshi from The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2)
Best Voice Artist Performance (Italian): Mosè Singh as Denji from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
Best Voice Artist Performance (Latin Spanish): Jose Antonio Toledano as Akaza from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
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