Anime fans around the world finally got the complete Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners list on May 23, 2026. The 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards streamed worldwide on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, celebrating some of the biggest anime series, movies, creators, and voice actors of the year.

Many anime fans had already predicted some of the major winners before the ceremony even started, but the event still delivered several surprising results that quickly became trending discussions in the anime community.

Voting for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 remained open until April 15, while the ceremony itself was hosted by American singer and voice actress Sally Amaki alongside Japanese presenter Jon Kabira.

The award ceremony also featured celebrity presenters including Rashmika Mandanna, Winston Duke, Hannah Bahng, and many more. Fans were also treated to live performances from Dean Fujioka, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Porno Graffitti, Yoko Takahashi, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Biggest Winners From Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026

One of the biggest highlights from the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners list was My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON winning Anime of the Year. The series also won multiple other categories, proving how massive its impact still is among anime fans worldwide.

Another major winner was Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, which dominated the action categories by winning both Best Action and Best Animation. Fans especially praised its incredible visuals and fight choreography.

Meanwhile, Gachiakuta had a breakout moment at the awards by winning Best New Series, Best Background Art, and Best Character Design. Many anime fans are now calling it one of the biggest rising shounen anime of the new generation.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 also performed extremely well by winning Best Drama, Best Director, and Best Main Character for Maomao.

Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners List

Category	Winner
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” – DAN DA DAN Season 2
Best Ending Sequence	“I” – My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
Best Action	Solo Leveling 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×Family Season 3
Best Animation	Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
Best Background Art	Gachiakuta
Best Character Design	Gachiakuta
Best Director	The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Best Main Character	Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries
Best Supporting Character	Katsuki Bakugo – My Hero Academia
Must Protect At All Cost Character	Anya Forger – Spy×Family Season 3
Best Anime Song	“IRIS OUT” – Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
Best Score	Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Global Impact Award	Tatsuya Nagamine

Voice Actor Winners Around the World

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 also celebrated voice actors from multiple languages and regions worldwide. Some of the biggest winners included:

Aoi Yūki as Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries (Japanese)
Lucien Dodge as Akaza in Demon Slayer Infinity Castle (English)
Abhishek Sharma as Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries (Hindi)
Mosè Singh as Denji in Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Italian)

These awards once again showed how anime continues to grow globally with fans supporting anime in every language and region.

Global Impact Award Honors Late Director Tatsuya Nagamine

Another emotional moment from the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 was the presentation of the Global Impact Award to late director Tatsuya Nagamine. The award celebrates “visionary creators and groundbreaking works that have left an indelible mark on culture, history, and the hearts of audiences around the world.”

Last year, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards introduced the very first Global Impact Award, which was given to the legendary Attack on Titan anime series. This year’s tribute to Tatsuya Nagamine became one of the most emotional moments of the entire ceremony.

Final Thoughts on Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners list delivered plenty of exciting moments, emotional speeches, and heated fan discussions. From My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON winning Anime of the Year to Solo Leveling Season 2 dominating action categories, this year’s ceremony proved just how competitive modern anime has become.

Now anime fans are already debating which anime truly deserved their awards and which series were unfairly ignored.

You can also watch the full awards ceremony on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aLENtQ8uOI