73 million votes. One night. And anime fans around the world had their say. The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place in Tokyo on May 23, 2026, and it was nothing short of spectacular — with landmark wins, legendary live performances, and one very emotional Global Impact Award.
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My Hero Academia Big Winners Overview
| 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 Action | Solo Leveling Season 2 |
| Best Comedy | DAN DA DAN Season 2 |
| Best Drama | The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2) |
| Best Romance | The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity |
| Best Isekai | Re:ZERO Season 3 |
| Best Slice of Life | SPY x FAMILY Season 3 |
| Best Anime Song | IRIS OUT — Kenshi Yonezu — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc |
| Best Score | Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle — Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina |
| Best Main Character | Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2) |
| Best Supporting Character | Katsuki Bakugo — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON |
| “Must Protect” Character | Anya Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3 |
| Best Voice Actor (Japanese) | Aoi Yuki — The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2) |
| Best Voice Actor (English) | Lucien Dodge — Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle |
| Best Voice Actor (Hindi) | Abhishek Sharma — The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2) |
A Night Full of Moments Worth Remembering
The ceremony, held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, was hosted for the fourth year running by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira. Global icon The Weeknd personally presented the Anime of the Year award to My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON — a full-circle moment for a series that defined a generation of anime fans.
The evening also featured a 30th anniversary tribute to Neon Genesis Evangelion, performed by the iconic Yoko Takahashi, and ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION brought the house down with “Haruka Kanata” from Naruto. PORNOGRAFFITTI performed in honour of My Hero Academia‘s 10th anniversary and conclusion — and there were tears in the crowd.
The Global Impact Award: Tatsuya Nagamine
The most emotional moment of the night went to visionary director Tatsuya Nagamine, honoured with the Global Impact Award for his contributions to Dragon Ball Super, ONE PIECE, Ojamajo Doremi, and PreCure — a career spanning decades and generations of anime lovers.
Record-Breaking Fan Participation
A record 73 million votes were cast globally this year — the highest in the award’s 10-year history. The top most engaged countries were Brazil, Germany, India, Mexico, and the United States. India’s presence on that list — and a Hindi Voice Acting win for The Apothecary Diaries — signals just how massive anime fandom has grown on the subcontinent.
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FAQs
Q: Which anime won Anime of the Year at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards?
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the top honour, with the award presented by global icon The Weeknd at the ceremony in Tokyo.
Q: How many votes were cast at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards?
A record-breaking 73 million votes were cast by fans worldwide, making it the biggest year in the award show’s 10-year history.
