Image: Logo der „Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026“
AMBot | 04/03/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The US streaming service Crunchyroll has announced the nominees for its "Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026." The tenth edition of the awards ceremony honors outstanding anime productions from the past year. In the main category "Anime of the Year," six works are up for selection: "DAN DA DAN" Season 2, "Gachiakuta," "My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON," "Takopi's Sin" (original title: "Takopi's Original Sin"), "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2, and "The Summer Hikaru Died."
Competing for the award as "Film of the Year" are also six productions: "100 Meters," the film "Chainsaw Man – The Reze Arc," the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle" film, "Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II – The Ash of Wrath," "Scarlet," and "The Rose of Versailles."
Among the voice actors (category "Best Voice Acting (Japanese)"), notable voices are represented. For example, Aoi Yūki was nominated for her role as Maomao in "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2, Chiaki Kobayashi as Yoshiki Tsujinaka in "The Summer Hikaru Died," Daiki Yamashita as Izuku Midoriya in "My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON," Kikunosuke Toya as Denji in the "Chainsaw Man" film, Mayumi Tanaka as Monkey D. Luffy in "One Piece," and Reina Ueda as Reze in the "Chainsaw Man" film.
The awards ceremony will take place on May 23rd in Tokyo. Presenters announced include Kasumi Arimura, Enako, Asuka Saitō, Nanase Nishino, and the comedy duo Mitorizu. Musical highlights will be provided by Dean Fujioka, who will present the opening "History Maker" from "Yuri!!! on ICE" – the first "Anime of the Year" winner in the awards' history. Additionally, performances by Pornografitti, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and a tribute to the 30th anniversary of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" by Yōko Takahashi are planned.
Fans from around the world can vote online daily for their favorites until April 15th. The opening address will once again be given by Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO of the Sony Group Corporation.
Competing for the award as "Film of the Year" are also six productions: "100 Meters," the film "Chainsaw Man – The Reze Arc," the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle" film, "Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II – The Ash of Wrath," "Scarlet," and "The Rose of Versailles."
Among the voice actors (category "Best Voice Acting (Japanese)"), notable voices are represented. For example, Aoi Yūki was nominated for her role as Maomao in "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2, Chiaki Kobayashi as Yoshiki Tsujinaka in "The Summer Hikaru Died," Daiki Yamashita as Izuku Midoriya in "My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON," Kikunosuke Toya as Denji in the "Chainsaw Man" film, Mayumi Tanaka as Monkey D. Luffy in "One Piece," and Reina Ueda as Reze in the "Chainsaw Man" film.
The awards ceremony will take place on May 23rd in Tokyo. Presenters announced include Kasumi Arimura, Enako, Asuka Saitō, Nanase Nishino, and the comedy duo Mitorizu. Musical highlights will be provided by Dean Fujioka, who will present the opening "History Maker" from "Yuri!!! on ICE" – the first "Anime of the Year" winner in the awards' history. Additionally, performances by Pornografitti, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and a tribute to the 30th anniversary of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" by Yōko Takahashi are planned.
Fans from around the world can vote online daily for their favorites until April 15th. The opening address will once again be given by Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO of the Sony Group Corporation.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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