Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: Winners, Record 73M Votes, and 10th‑Anniversary Tribute Performances
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards (May 23, 2026, Tokyo) crowned My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON as Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 as Film of the Year after a record 73 million global fan v... Demon Slayer was the most awarded title of the night, while ONE PIECE won Best Continuing Series...
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The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards (May 23, 2026, Tokyo) crowned My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON as Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 as Film of the Year after a record 73 million global fan v...
Demon Slayer was the most awarded title of the night, while ONE PIECE won Best Continuing Series and Gachiakuta took Best New Series.
The ceremony featured hosts Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, celebrity presenters including The Weeknd and Winston Duke, and performances honoring Yuri!!!
What happened at the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo—including which anime won Anime of the Year, other major winners across cThe 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards celebrated a decade of anime with major winners, celebrity presenters, and tribute performances.
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The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place on May 23, 2026 in Tokyo, marking a decade of the global anime celebration. The ceremony honored standout anime from the past year and drew unprecedented fan participation, with 73 million votes cast worldwide—the largest total in the awards’ history.
The night’s top prize went to My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, which won Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 – Akaza’s Return claimed .
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The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards (May 23, 2026, Tokyo) crowned My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON as Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 as Film of the Year after a record 73 million global fan v... Demon Slayer was the most awarded title of the night, while ONE PIECE won Best Continuing Series and Gachiakuta took Best New Series.
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The ceremony featured hosts Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, celebrity presenters including The Weeknd and Winston Duke, and performances honoring Yuri!!!
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: Winners, Record 73M Votes, and 10th‑Anniversary Tribute Performances
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards (May 23, 2026, Tokyo) crowned My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON as Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 as Film of the Year after a record 73 million global fan v... Demon Slayer was the most awarded title of the night, while ONE PIECE won Best Continuing Series...
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The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards (May 23, 2026, Tokyo) crowned My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON as Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 as Film of the Year after a record 73 million global fan v...
Demon Slayer was the most awarded title of the night, while ONE PIECE won Best Continuing Series and Gachiakuta took Best New Series.
The ceremony featured hosts Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, celebrity presenters including The Weeknd and Winston Duke, and performances honoring Yuri!!!
What happened at the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo—including which anime won Anime of the Year, other major winners across cThe 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards celebrated a decade of anime with major winners, celebrity presenters, and tribute performances.
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Create a landscape editorial hero image for this Studio Global article: What happened at the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo—including which anime won Anime of the Year, other major winners across c. Article summary: At the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON won Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 - Akaza’s Return won Film of the Year.[. Topic tags: general, general web, user generated. Reference image context from search candidates: Reference image 1: visual subject "The Best Film prize went to Mokoto Shinkai's anime blockbuster 'Suzume,' while 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc' also won several key categories. *Jujutsu Kai" source context "Crunchyroll Anime Awards Winners 2024 List" Reference image 2: visual subject "The Best Film prize went to Mokoto Sh
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The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place on May 23, 2026 in Tokyo, marking a decade of the global anime celebration. The ceremony honored standout anime from the past year and drew unprecedented fan participation, with 73 million votes cast worldwide—the largest total in the awards’ history.
The night’s top prize went to My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, which won Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 – Akaza’s Return claimed .
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The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards (May 23, 2026, Tokyo) crowned My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON as Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 as Film of the Year after a record 73 million global fan v...
What are the key points to validate first?
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards (May 23, 2026, Tokyo) crowned My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON as Anime of the Year and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 as Film of the Year after a record 73 million global fan v... Demon Slayer was the most awarded title of the night, while ONE PIECE won Best Continuing Series and Gachiakuta took Best New Series.
What should I do next in practice?
The ceremony featured hosts Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, celebrity presenters including The Weeknd and Winston Duke, and performances honoring Yuri!!!
Beyond the trophies, the milestone event leaned heavily into anime history, featuring celebrity presenters and live musical tributes celebrating some of the medium’s most iconic series.
Anime of the Year and Major Winners
The biggest award of the night went to the eighth and final season of My Hero Academia, closing out the long‑running superhero saga with Anime of the Year.
Other major winners across key categories included:
Anime of the Year:My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
Film of the Year:Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 – Akaza’s Return
Best Continuing Series:ONE PIECE
Best New Series:Gachiakuta
Best Animation:Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow
While My Hero Academia took the night’s top honor, Demon Slayer emerged as the most-awarded title, earning multiple trophies including Film of the Year and Best Score.
Industry observers also highlighted The Apothecary Diaries among the ceremony’s notable winners in several categories.
Record 73 Million Fan Votes
Fan participation reached a new high for the awards’ 10th anniversary.
Crunchyroll reported 73 million votes from fans around the world, significantly surpassing previous years and reinforcing the event’s reputation as one of the largest fan‑voted anime awards globally.
Voting took place through the official Anime Awards website and partner platforms such as MyAnimeList before the final results were announced during the Tokyo ceremony.
Hosts and Celebrity Presenters
The show was hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira, who returned as co‑hosts for another year.
A wide lineup of international entertainers and creators presented awards, including:
The Weeknd, who presented the Anime of the Year award
Winston Duke
Rashmika Mandanna
RZA (founding member of Wu‑Tang Clan)
Nanase Nishino
Nyvi Estephan
Enako
Kasumi Arimura, Asuka Saitō, Snitchery, and others
The mix of actors, musicians, influencers, and anime industry figures reflected the event’s growing global cultural reach.
Musical Tributes Celebrating Anime Milestones
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Anime Awards, the ceremony featured several live performances paying tribute to influential anime series.
Highlights included:
Dean Fujioka opened the ceremony with “History Maker” from Yuri!!! on Ice, the very first Crunchyroll Anime Awards Anime of the Year winner.
Rock band Porno Graffitti performed a tribute celebrating the 10th anniversary and conclusion of My Hero Academia.
Asian Kung‑Fu Generation performed “Haruka Kanata,” the classic opening theme from Naruto.
Singer Yoko Takahashi performed “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” marking the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
The performances were accompanied by orchestral arrangements, including segments performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, further emphasizing the event’s celebration of anime’s musical legacy.
A Decade of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards
First launched in 2017, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards have grown into one of the most visible global events celebrating anime creators, studios, and fans. The 10th ceremony emphasized both the industry’s current hits and the cultural impact of classic series over the past several decades.
With record fan participation, major franchise wins, and performances honoring anime history, the 2026 ceremony highlighted how anime continues expanding its global audience while celebrating the stories and creators that shaped the medium.
Beyond the trophies, the milestone event leaned heavily into anime history, featuring celebrity presenters and live musical tributes celebrating some of the medium’s most iconic series.
Anime of the Year and Major Winners
The biggest award of the night went to the eighth and final season of My Hero Academia, closing out the long‑running superhero saga with Anime of the Year.
Other major winners across key categories included:
Anime of the Year:My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
Film of the Year:Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 – Akaza’s Return
Best Continuing Series:ONE PIECE
Best New Series:Gachiakuta
Best Animation:Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow
While My Hero Academia took the night’s top honor, Demon Slayer emerged as the most-awarded title, earning multiple trophies including Film of the Year and Best Score.
Industry observers also highlighted The Apothecary Diaries among the ceremony’s notable winners in several categories.
Record 73 Million Fan Votes
Fan participation reached a new high for the awards’ 10th anniversary.
Crunchyroll reported 73 million votes from fans around the world, significantly surpassing previous years and reinforcing the event’s reputation as one of the largest fan‑voted anime awards globally.
Voting took place through the official Anime Awards website and partner platforms such as MyAnimeList before the final results were announced during the Tokyo ceremony.
Hosts and Celebrity Presenters
The show was hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira, who returned as co‑hosts for another year.
A wide lineup of international entertainers and creators presented awards, including:
The Weeknd, who presented the Anime of the Year award
Winston Duke
Rashmika Mandanna
RZA (founding member of Wu‑Tang Clan)
Nanase Nishino
Nyvi Estephan
Enako
Kasumi Arimura, Asuka Saitō, Snitchery, and others
The mix of actors, musicians, influencers, and anime industry figures reflected the event’s growing global cultural reach.
Musical Tributes Celebrating Anime Milestones
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Anime Awards, the ceremony featured several live performances paying tribute to influential anime series.
Highlights included:
Dean Fujioka opened the ceremony with “History Maker” from Yuri!!! on Ice, the very first Crunchyroll Anime Awards Anime of the Year winner.
Rock band Porno Graffitti performed a tribute celebrating the 10th anniversary and conclusion of My Hero Academia.
Asian Kung‑Fu Generation performed “Haruka Kanata,” the classic opening theme from Naruto.
Singer Yoko Takahashi performed “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” marking the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
The performances were accompanied by orchestral arrangements, including segments performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, further emphasizing the event’s celebration of anime’s musical legacy.
A Decade of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards
First launched in 2017, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards have grown into one of the most visible global events celebrating anime creators, studios, and fans. The 10th ceremony emphasized both the industry’s current hits and the cultural impact of classic series over the past several decades.
With record fan participation, major franchise wins, and performances honoring anime history, the 2026 ceremony highlighted how anime continues expanding its global audience while celebrating the stories and creators that shaped the medium.
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