The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 is a global fan-and-judge-driven event celebrating the best anime series, films, creators, and performances from 2025. A panel of industry judges selects nominees, while fans help determine the final winners through daily voting. The awards ceremony will take place live in Tokyo on May 23, 2026, with worldwide livestream access. You can cast your votes until Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at https://www.crunchyroll.com/animeawards/. The awards will be announced on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Here are the lists of major nomination categories.
Anime of the Year
- DAN DA DAN Season 2
- Gachiakuta
- My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
- Takopi’s Original Sin
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
- The Summer Hikaru Died
Film of the Year
- 100 Meters
- Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle
- Mononoke the Movie: The Ashes of Rage
- Scarlet
- The Rose of Versailles
Best Continuing Series
- DAN DA DAN Season 2
- Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
- My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
- ONE PIECE
- Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
- SPY x FAMILY Season 3
Best New Series
- Clevatess
- Gachiakuta
- SAKAMOTO DAYS
- Takopi’s Original Sin
- The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
- The Summer Hikaru Died
Best Original Anime
- Apocalypse Hotel
- Digimon Beatbreak
- Lazarus
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
- Moonrise
- ZENSHU
And many more categories
