The tenth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards is shaping up to be the most globally star-powered edition yet. Crunchyroll has just announced a fresh wave of celebrity presenters heading to Tokyo on May 23, 2026 — and the lineup reads like a K-pop and music fan’s dream crossed with an anime lover’s wishlist.
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Crunchyroll’s Newly Announced Presenters
| Presenter | Known For |
|---|---|
| BamBam | Thai rapper, GOT7; solo artist since 2021 |
| Ethan Bortnick | Pianist & songwriter; 135M+ Spotify streams |
| TEN | NCT & WayV; “Stunner” EP topped iTunes in 19 countries |
| Young Miko | GRAMMY-nominated; 20M+ monthly Spotify listeners |
Who’s Coming to the Anime Awards?
These four global artists join a presenter lineup that already includes The Weeknd, Rashmika Mandanna, RZA, Winston Duke, Asuka Saito, and more — a testament to just how deeply anime has woven itself into mainstream global culture.
BamBam, the Thai-born rapper best known as a member of iconic K-pop group GOT7, has been building a bold solo career since 2021, showcasing a vocal range that his group days never fully spotlighted.
Ethan Bortnick brings a completely different energy — a contemporary musician blending classical piano roots with a modern pop sensibility. His singles “cut my fingers off” and “engravings” have racked up over 135 million Spotify streams, and he’s currently on a mission to bring classical music to mainstream audiences in a way that’s never been done before.
TEN, Thai singer and dancer and a member of both NCT and WayV, made his solo debut in 2024 with “Nightwalker” before his 2025 EP Stunner topped iTunes Albums charts in 19 countries and earned a spot on Billboard’s best K-pop songs of the year list.
Young Miko, the GRAMMY-nominated recording artist from Puerto Rico, rounds out the group with serious global presence — over 20 million monthly Spotify listeners and 21 million social media followers built entirely on her genre-defying sound and magnetic stage persona.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Anime Awards
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards |
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Hosts | Jon Kabira & Sally Amaki |
| Pre-Show | 5:00 PM JST (Orange Carpet) |
| Main Show | 6:00 PM JST |
| Where to Watch | Crunchyroll Twitch, TikTok & YouTube |
| Languages | 9 (English, Hindi, Arabic, French + more) |
How to Watch
The entire ceremony — from the Orange Carpet Pre-Show at 5:00 PM JST to the main event at 6:00 PM JST — will be livestreamed globally on Crunchyroll’s Twitch, TikTok, and YouTube channels, as well as the Global and Japanese Sony Group Corp YouTube channels. With coverage in 9 languages including Hindi, this is genuinely one of the most accessible anime events ever staged.
The awards programme is produced with support from Sony Music Solutions Inc. and Dempsey Productions, and honours the creators, musicians, and voice performances behind the world’s most beloved anime titles. Anime fans in India can also keep up with all the action through our Gaming and Entertainment coverage on TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: When and where can I watch the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards live?
The ceremony takes place on May 23, 2026, streaming live from Tokyo on Crunchyroll’s Twitch, TikTok, and YouTube channels starting at 5:00 PM JST, available in 9 languages including Hindi.
Q: Who are the newly announced celebrity presenters for the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards?
BamBam (GOT7), Ethan Bortnick, TEN (NCT/WayV), and GRAMMY-nominated artist Young Miko have been added to a growing lineup that also includes The Weeknd, Rashmika Mandanna, and RZA.
