Crunchyroll Anime Awards Announce Their 2026 Winners
The anime streaming service has announced the best of the best.
comicbook.comHere are the latest updates on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 based on recent coverage.
What happened
- The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held in Tokyo on May 23, 2026. The ceremony celebrated winners across multiple categories including Anime of the Year and Film of the Year. For the top honors, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON won Anime of the Year, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Chapter 1 – Akaza's Return won Film of the Year. [Source coverage confirms the event date and winners.][2][3][7]
- The event was hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, with additional hosts and presenters announced for the ceremony and pre-show. The official event communications also highlighted musical performances and special tributes. [TheWrap report specifies hosts and the Tokyo location.][9][2]
- Nominations and voting period ran earlier in 2026, with fan voting contributing to the final results. Nomination announcements were scheduled for April 2, and voting concluded ahead of the live show. [Billboard and Variety-style reports referenced the nomination timeline and fan-driven voting.][3][5]
What this means for fans
- If you voted, your picks contributed to the final results alongside fan engagement metrics. The winners reflect both critical acclaim and strong fan support across a wide range of titles.[7][3]
- The ceremony continued Crunchyroll’s tradition of highlighting both ongoing series and films, plus performances and tributes that celebrate anime as a global art form.[8][7]
Where to watch and what’s next
- The Awards are widely covered in entertainment outlets, and clips or full highlights are typically shared by Crunchyroll and partner platforms after the ceremony. Expect recap articles and video segments in the days following the live event.[3][7]
- Look out for the 2027 edition announcements, including dates, host lineup, and the nomination window, as Crunchyroll often publishes these details several months in advance. [TheWrap and Variety-style coverage suggest a recurring yearly cycle.][5][2]
If you’d like, I can pull in the full list of winners by category or pull the official Crunchyroll post with the complete winners and nominees for 2026. I can also summarize notable upsets or record-breaking wins from this year.