Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: A Historic 10th Anniversary Celebration in Tokyo
The global anime community turned its eyes toward Tokyo on May 23, 2026, for the landmark10th anniversary of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Held at the prestigious Grand Prince HotelShin Takanawa, this year’s ceremony transcended mere competition, evolving into a spectacularglobal event that celebrated a decade of excellence in animation.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 A Milestone Celebration
The 2026 edition was a historic milestone, reflecting the meteoric rise of anime from a nicheinterest to a dominant force in global entertainment. With over 73 million votes cast worldwide,the event demonstrated the unprecedented scale of fan engagement across nations, includingBrazil, Germany, India, Mexico, and the United States.
The Winners of the 10th Annual Anime Awards
The ceremony recognized the industry’s finest work over the past year. Below are the majorwinners of the night:
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026
| Category | Winner |
| Anime of the Year Best Supporting Character Best Ending Sequence | My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON |
| Film of the Year Best Score | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle |
| Best Continuing Series | ONE PIECE |
| Best New Series Best Background Art Best Character Design Best New Series | Gachiakuta |
| Best Original Anime | Lazarus |
| Best Action Best Animation | Solo Leveling Season 2 Arise from the Shadow |
| Best Isekai Anime | Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 |
| Best Slice of Life Must Protect At All Cost” Character (Anya Forger) | Spy×Family Season 3 |
| Best Drama Best Director Best Main Character Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese) | The Apothecary Diaries (season 2) |
Highlights of the Night
● Star-Studded Presentation: Hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, the ceremonyfeatured special appearances, including a notable presentation by international artist TheWeeknd.
● Musical Tribute: The event was elevated by a grand retrospective of the last ten years ofanime, performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
● Global Impact: Regisseur Tatsuya Nagamine was honored with the Global Impact Awardfor his signif
Why It Matters for Fans
The victory of My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON as Anime of the Year signals the closing of alegendary chapter for many fans. Furthermore, the continued success of the Demon Slayerfranchise underscores the massive commercial appeal of theatrical anime releases, following its record-breaking performances in global box offices.
As we look back at a decade of incredible stories, the 2026 Anime Awards serve as a testamentto the community’s passion and the artistic evolution of the industry. Stay tuned toAnimeNewsHub for more coverage on these titles and upcoming releases.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Source ANN
