Winners of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Announced

The annual Anime Awards took place on Saturday, May 23, honoring the finest in Japanese animation through fan-driven voting. This 10th edition highlighted a standout year for series like Dan Da Dan and The Apothecary Diaries, with Dan Da Dan leading the pack with a total of 20 nominations across various categories.

Anime films also had a strong showing, with Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc securing 13 nominations. As expected, the global phenomenon Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle took home the Film of the Year award.

Hosted at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, the event saw My Hero Academia’s Final Season crowned Anime of the Year, while Gachiakuta snagged the title for Best New Series. The ceremony featured appearances from notable anime enthusiasts, including actor Winston Duke, Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA, The Weeknd, and Australian singer-songwriter Hannah Bahng. The Global Impact Award was posthumously awarded to director Tatsuya Nagamine, who passed away in 2025.

You can catch the broadcast of the Anime Awards 2026 below, or continue reading for the complete list of winners across 32 categories.

Whether you’re into battle shōnen or other genres, there’s plenty to enjoy!