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Inside Crunchyroll's 10th Anime Awards – and why it's only the beginning
Crunchyroll's 10th Anime Awards celebrated the growing mainstream popularity of anime, with over 70 million votes cast. Despite criticisms about its focus and location, the event highlighted creators and fostered community. The awards have evolved significantly since their humble beginnings, mirroring anime's own global expansion and appeal across diverse demographics.
Winners of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best of the anime industry. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON won Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle secured multiple awards, including Film of the Year. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 also received four accolades, including Best Drama and Best Director.
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.
BamBam, Young Miko, and more announced for Crunchyroll Anime Awards — MP3s & NPCs
Crunchyroll has announced additional presenters for the upcoming Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including K-pop artists BamBam and TEN, musician Ethan Bortnick, and GRAMMY-nominated artist Young Miko. The ceremony, which celebrates anime and its creators, will be co-hosted by Jon Kabira and Sally Amaki and will air live on YouTube on May 23. Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini highlighted the growth of fan engagement with the awards over the past decade.
