Anime fans around the world are finally getting ready for one of the biggest anime events of the year as the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 nominees have officially been revealed. The 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards features some of the biggest anime series, movies, creators, songs, and voice actors that dominated the anime industry throughout the year.
This year’s nominations include several fan-favorite anime like Solo Leveling Season 2, DAN DA DAN Season 2, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, One Piece, and many more. Many anime fans are already debating which series deserves to win Anime of the Year.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony streamed worldwide on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. The event was hosted by American singer and voice actress Sally Amaki alongside Japanese presenter Jon Kabira.
The ceremony also featured celebrity presenters including Rashmika Mandanna, Winston Duke, Hannah Bahng, and several other special guests. Fans also enjoyed musical performances by Dean Fujioka, Porno Graffitti, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Yoko Takahashi, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Anime of the Year Nominees – Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026
Anime
Status
DAN DA DAN Season 2
Nominee
Gachiakuta
Nominee
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
Nominee
Takopi’s Original Sin
Nominee
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Nominee
The Summer Hikaru Died
Nominee
Film of the Year Nominees
Anime Movie
Status
100 Meters
Nominee
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
Nominee
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Nominee
Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II — The Ashes of Rage
Nominee
Scarlet
Nominee
The Rose of Versailles
Nominee
Best Original Anime Nominees
Anime
Status
Apocalypse Hotel
Nominee
DIGIMON BEATBREAK
Nominee
Lazarus
Nominee
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Nominee
Moonrise
Nominee
ZENSHU
Nominee
Best Continuing Series Nominees
Anime
Status
DAN DA DAN Season 2
Nominee
Kaiju No. 8
Nominee
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
Nominee
One Piece
Nominee
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
Nominee
Spy×Family Season 3
Nominee
Best New Series Nominees
Anime
Status
Clevatess
Nominee
Gachiakuta
Nominee
Sakamoto Days
Nominee
Takopi’s Original Sin
Nominee
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
Nominee
The Summer Hikaru Died
Nominee
Best Action Nominees
Anime
Status
DAN DA DAN Season 2
Nominee
Gachiakuta
Nominee
Kaiju No. 8
Nominee
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
Nominee
One Piece
Nominee
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
Nominee
Best Comedy Nominees
Anime
Status
CITY The Animation
Nominee
DAN DA DAN Season 2
Nominee
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
Nominee
Ranma 1/2 Season 2
Nominee
Spy×Family Season 3
Nominee
WITCH WATCH
Nominee
Best Drama Nominees
Anime
Status
Anne Shirley
Nominee
Blue Box
Nominee
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Nominee
Takopi’s Original Sin
Nominee
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Nominee
The Summer Hikaru Died
Nominee
Best Romance Nominees
Anime
Status
Blue Box
Nominee
DAN DA DAN Season 2
Nominee
Honey Lemon Soda
Nominee
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
Nominee
Ranma 1/2 Season 2
Nominee
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
Nominee
Best Animation Nominees
Anime
Status
DAN DA DAN Season 2
Nominee
Gachiakuta
Nominee
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
Nominee
One Piece
Nominee
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
Nominee
Takopi’s Original Sin
Nominee
Most Nominated Anime at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026
Several anime dominated the nominations this year. DAN DA DAN Season 2, Solo Leveling Season 2, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, and Gachiakuta appeared across multiple categories, making them some of the strongest contenders at the awards.
Meanwhile, One Piece once again secured major nominations, continuing its legendary presence in anime award ceremonies.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 nominees list once again proves how competitive modern anime has become. From action-packed hits like Solo Leveling Season 2 to emotional stories like The Apothecary Diaries and Takopi’s Original Sin, this year’s lineup is filled with incredible anime series and movies.
Now fans around the world are waiting to see which anime will take home the biggest awards.
You can also watch the full Crunchyroll Anime Awards stream on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube channel.
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