What Happened at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards? Highlights and Winners Revealed!
A Night to Remember at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place in Tokyo, Japan, on May 23, 2026, showcasing a dazzling array of talent. For the fourth year in a row, the event was hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira. Representing India was Bollywood star and anime fan Rashmika Mandanna, who joined a star-studded lineup of presenters including Grammy winner The Weeknd, Black Panther actor Winston Duke, Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, K-pop sensations TEN and BamBam, and many others.
The ceremony celebrated popular titles such as My Hero Academia Final Season, One Piece, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which took home the top honors. Indian voice actor Abhishek Sharma was awarded Best Voice Artist Performance (Hindi) for his portrayal of Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. Crunchyroll reported an impressive 73 million votes cast globally, setting a new record for the awards, with Brazil, Germany, India, Mexico, and the US leading in participation.
The event featured captivating performances from the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Dean Fujioka, Yoko Takahashi, Pornograffitti, and Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Director Tatsuya Nagamine received the Global Impact Award for his significant contributions to Dragon Ball Super and One Piece, although he was unable to attend, and animator Masayuki Sato accepted the award on his behalf.
Fans can look forward to streaming the event on Crunchyroll and its YouTube channel. Below is the complete list of winners from the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards:
Anime of the Year: My Hero Academia Final Season
Film 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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