Crunchyroll revealed the winners of the tenth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards during a star-studded event honouring the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime.
The landmark tenth Crunchyroll Anime Awards was again hosted by renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira, who returned for their fourth year to celebrate a decade of excellence in Japanese animation and anime’s biggest night.
The Anime Awards pre-show, which was broadcast live from the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, was co-hosted by Crunchyroll hosts Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu alongside prolific YouTube creator Gigguk.
The show featured awards presented by acclaimed singer DANNA, contemporary musician Ethan Bortnick, Australian singer-songwriter Hannah Bahng, and creative cosplayer Snitchery.
On behalf of fans worldwide, Anime of the Year was awarded by The Weeknd, who presented the night’s highest honour to My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON.
The night began with an elegant visual journey honouring nearly a decade of Anime of the Year winners, underlined by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, arranged by Kazunori Miyake and conducted by Hirofumi Kurita.
Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi performed a 30th anniversary tribute to 1995’s seminal anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, featuring the renowned theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” PORNOGRAFFITTI performed in honour of My Hero Academia’s 10th anniversary and the show’s conclusion.
Legendary rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION performed their beloved hit “Haruka Kanata”, the second opening theme for the seminal shounen series NARUTO.
During the ceremony, visionary director Tatsuya Nagamine was honoured with the Global Impact Award, a recognition of his groundbreaking works that have left an indelible mark on culture, history, and the hearts of audiences worldwide. From Ojamajo Doremi and PreCure to Dragon Ball Super and ONE PIECE, Nagamine-san played a role in how anime reaches global audiences, exemplifying the medium’s ability to transcend geographic borders and generations.
Masayuki Sato, an animator who worked closely with Director Nagamine on numerous projects, including Happiness Charge PreCure! and ONE PIECE, and with whom he shared a deep personal friendship, accepted the Award on Nagamine-san’s behalf.
The tenth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards video-on-demand version, complete with exclusive content, will be available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll’s YouTube Channel, along with Sony Group Corp Global and Japan YouTube Channels.
2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Winners
- 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 – AiNA THE END – DAN DA DAN Season 2
- Best Ending Sequence – I — BUMP OF CHICKEN — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
- Best Action – Solo Levelling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
- 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 – Solo Levelling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
- Best Background Art – Gachiakuta
- Best Character Design – Gachiakuta
- Best Director – Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
- Best Main Character – Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
- Best Supporting Character – Katsuki Bakugo — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
- “Must Protect At All Cost” Character – Anya Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3
- Best Anime Song – IRIS OUT — Kenshi Yonezu — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
- Best Score – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle — Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina
- Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese) – Aoi Yuki — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
- Best Voice Artist Performance (English) – Lucien Dodge — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
- Best Voice Artist Performance (Arabic) – Tariq Obaid — Taro Sakamoto — SAKAMOTO DAYS
- Best Voice Artist Performance (Brazilian Portuguese) – Charles Emmanuel — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
- Best Voice Artist Performance (Castilian Spanish ) – Carles Teruel — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
- Best Voice Artist Performance (French)- Bastien Bourlé — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
- Best Voice Artist Performance (German) – Gerrit Schmidt—Foß — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
- Best Voice Artist Performance (Hindi) – Abhishek Sharma — Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)
- Best Voice Artist Performance (Italian) – Mosè Singh — Denji — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
- Best Voice Artist Performance (Latin Spanish) – Jose Antonio Toledano — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
