Global superstar The Weeknd is officially heading to Tokyo to present the prestigious Anime of the Year award at the 2026 Crunchyroll Awards. Beyond the hype, he reveals that legendary series like Samurai Champloo and Sailor Moon were the foundational blueprints for his iconic sound.

Without these animated worlds, his chart-topping discography simply wouldn’t exist. Anime isn't just entertainment—it's his DNA.

Without these animated worlds, his chart-topping discography simply wouldn’t exist. Anime isn't just entertainment—it's his DNA.