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Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 winners announced — MP3s & NPCs
The winners of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards have been announced, with My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON taking home Anime of the Year. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle received the most awards with seven, including Film of the Year. Other notable wins include The Apothecary Diaries for Best Drama and Best Main Character.
All the Winners of the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held in Tokyo, celebrating the best in anime with over 30 categories and more than 73 million votes cast globally. My Hero Academia Final Season took home Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer Infinity Castle won Film of the Year. The event featured performances by notable artists and recognized industry veterans, including a special posthumous award for director Tatsuya Nagamine.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best in anime with over 73 million votes cast. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the coveted Anime of the Year award, among its three wins. The event also featured performances and tributes, including a 30th-anniversary celebration of Neon Genesis Evangelion's theme song.
Secretlab Gaming Chairs And Desks Are Getting Big Memorial Day Discounts
Secretlab is offering significant discounts on its gaming chairs and desks for Memorial Day. Select Titan Evo chairs are $100 off, and Magnus Pro desks are discounted by up to $129. The sale also includes accessories and runs until June 2.
Running Final Fantasy 14 for 16 years means Square Enix knows live service, former exec says, but it's "used to being slow" and has "failed to bring its IP to a new generation"
Former Square Enix executive Jacob Navok believes the company, despite its success with Final Fantasy 14, is too slow to adapt and has failed to bring its intellectual property to a new generation. He suggests collaborations and being present on platforms popular with younger audiences, like Roblox and Fortnite, are crucial for Square Enix to appeal to new players and revitalize its brands.
Netflix Reveals Summer 2026 Anime Lineup Featuring Blue Lock, My Dress-Up Darling, Shangri-La Frontier, and
Netflix has announced its summer 2026 anime lineup for the United States, featuring new seasons of popular series like My Dress-Up Darling, Shangri-La Frontier, and Assassination Classroom. The slate also includes the sports anime Blue Lock VS. U-20 JAPAN and additional arcs of One Piece, alongside the film Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Movie. Netflix highlighted that over half of its subscribers watch anime, and the company is expanding multilingual support for its releases.
Everything We Saw at the May 2026 Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show
The May 2026 Silicon Valley Card & Collectible Show, hosted by World of Sports Memorabilia, took place at the Westgate Center Mall, attracting collectors of trading cards like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and One Piece, as well as sports memorabilia. Numerous vendors showcased their wares, with some specializing in specific franchises and others offering a broad selection. Future shows are scheduled for June and July 2026 at the same venue.
Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Died at 61
Japanese voice actress Wakana Yamazaki, known for her role as Ran Mouri in Detective Conan, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 61. Her agency, Aoni Production, announced her death on May 15, 2026. Yamazaki had a prolific career, also voicing characters in Dead or Alive, Digimon Adventure 02, Marmalade Boy, and One Piece.
Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Died at 61
Japanese voice actress Wakana Yamazaki, known for her role as Ran Mouri in Detective Conan, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 61. Her agency, Aoni Production, announced her death on May 15, 2026, citing illness as the cause. Yamazaki had a prolific career starting in 1991, with other notable roles including Ayane in Dead or Alive and Arukenimon in Digimon Adventure 02.
Bandai Namco Mega Kawaii Mart Pop-Up Opens in Chicago
Bandai Namco is opening a "Mega Kawaii Mart" pop-up shop at Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, Illinois, starting May 15, 2026. The shop will feature MegaHouse anime figures and merchandise from brands like Naruto, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia, including special Mega Cat Project items. A mascot character appearance is scheduled for the opening weekend.
2 Sets of Onepi no Mi One Piece Figures Heading to US and Canada
Bandai Namco is releasing two new sets of One Piece figures, the Onepi no Mi Naval Battle Series Volume 5 rerun and Volume 24, in the US and Canada starting in May 2026. These figures, each about two inches tall, come in Devil Fruit-shaped capsules for display. Volume 5 features heroines from the series, while Volume 24 includes more recent character depictions like Luffy's Gear 5 form.
Zoro Tops Every Region’s One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Weekly Results
Roronoa Zoro has taken the top spot in the latest weekly results for the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll across all regions. The poll results, released by Shueisha, show Zoro ahead of other characters, with final results to be announced during One Piece Day '26 events in August 2026. Voting for the global poll remains open until June 11, 2026.
The One Piece Anime Launches on Netflix in February 2027
Netflix and Shueisha will launch a new anime adaptation of One Piece in February 2027, produced by WIT Studio. The first season will consist of seven episodes covering the East Blue Saga, with key staff from Attack on Titan involved in its production. This anime series will be available worldwide on Netflix.
The One Piece, Anime Versi Remake Tayang Mulai Februari 2027
A new anime adaptation of the One Piece manga, titled The One Piece, will premiere on Netflix in February 2027. Produced by Wit Studio, the series will adapt the East Blue saga, covering the first 50 chapters of the original manga across seven episodes. The announcement was accompanied by a poster depicting a scene from Luffy's childhood with Shanks.
One Piece x NBA Keychains Arrive in May
Bandai Namco and Shueisha, in collaboration with the NBA, will release a new line of One Piece character keychains in Japan at the end of May 2026. These acrylic charms will feature characters like Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace in NBA team uniforms and are expected to become available worldwide after their Japanese debut.
Netflix learns its Steel Ball Run lesson as One Piece anime remake gets set to release 300 minutes of episodes at once
Netflix has confirmed that the One Piece anime remake, produced by Wit Studio, will premiere in February 2027. The series will adapt the first 50 chapters of Eiichiro Oda's manga, aiming to engage a new generation of viewers with modern animation techniques. This release strategy is intended to avoid issues seen with previous adaptations.
One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Midterm Ranking Shared
Shueisha has released the midterm results for the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll. Straw Hat Pirates members continue to dominate the top ranks, with Trafalgar Law, Portgas D. Ace, Shanks, and Uta also securing spots in the top 10. Voting for the poll remains open until June 11, 2026, with final results to be revealed in August 2026.
What's Coming To Netflix May 2026?
Netflix is releasing a variety of new series and movies in May 2026, including the limited series "Lord of the Flies" and "The Boroughs," produced by The Duffer Brothers. Other notable additions include Season 2 of "A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder" and new episodes for "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir" and "One Piece."
One Piece Fest 2026 comes to Los Angeles this August — MP3s & NPCs
Toei Animation will host One Piece Fest, a celebration of the anime series, in Los Angeles on August 25-26, 2026. The event will feature panels, musical performances, and experiences, including an "Elbaph Experience." Tickets will be distributed via a lottery system, with registration closing May 14 and winners notified May 21.
KessCo Announces One Piece: Escape from Egghead Board Game, Their Third Adaptation of the Iconic Manga
KessCo and Toei Animation have announced One Piece: Escape from Egghead, a new competitive board game based on the Egghead arc of the manga. This is KessCo's third One Piece board game, designed for 1-4 players with a playtime of 30-60 minutes. The game is set to release in July 2026.
