Full Breakdown
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Nominees Announced
4/2/2026, 10:23:46 PM
Overview of the Awards Ceremony
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 will take place on May 23, marking the tenth anniversary of this global celebration of Japanese animation. The event will feature celebrity presenters including Asuka Saito, Danna, and RZA, and will include musical tributes from artists like Dean Fujioka and the rock band Porno Graffitti. Voting for the awards is currently open and will close on April 15.
Key Nominees for Anime of the Year
The Anime of the Year category is particularly competitive this year, featuring six nominees:
- “Dan Da Dan” Season 2
- “Gachiakuta”
- “My Hero Academia” FINAL SEASON
- “Takopi’s Original Sin”
- “The Apothecary Diaries” Season 2
- “The Summer Hikaru Died”
Each of these titles showcases a distinct narrative style, ranging from action-packed sequences to emotionally driven storytelling. Notably, “My Hero Academia” carries a legacy, while “Dan Da Dan” Season 2 excels in animation and action.
Diverse Categories and Notable Nominations
The awards encompass a wide array of categories, reflecting the diversity of anime. Key categories include:
Best Continuing Series
- “Dan Da Dan” Season 2
- “Kaiju No. 8”
- “My Hero Academia”
- “One Piece”
- “Solo Leveling” Season 2
- “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 Action
- “Dan Da Dan” Season 2
- “Gachiakuta”
- “Kaiju No. 8”
- “My Hero Academia”
- “One Piece”
- “Solo Leveling” Season 2
Best Animation
- “Dan Da Dan” Season 2
- “Gachiakuta”
- “My Hero Academia”
- “One Piece”
- “Solo Leveling” Season 2
- “Takopi’s Original Sin”
Global Representation in Voice Acting
The awards also highlight the global reach of anime through various voice acting categories, which include performances in Japanese, English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Italian. Notable nominees include:
- Aoi Yuki as Maomao in “The Apothecary Diaries” Season 2 (Japanese)
- Justin Briner as Izuku Midoriya in “My Hero Academia” (English)
- Hamoud Abu Hassoun as Loid Forger in “Spy x Family” (Arabic)
Conclusion
As the Crunchyroll Anime Awards approach, the 2026 nominees reflect a vibrant and evolving medium, showcasing nearly 50 unique series and films. With fan voting underway, the anticipation builds for the announcement of winners, which promises to be a celebration of creativity and storytelling in anime.
