Anime Awards 2026: Ceremony Details and Nominees Revealed

Crunchyroll is hosting the 10th annual Anime Awards this weekend.

Crunchyroll is gearing up to host the 10th annual Anime Awards, with Dan Da Dan leading nominations once again. Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc dominates the anime film category, while last year's controversial winner, Solo Leveling, only received a few nominations. The ceremony is set for May 23 at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, starting at 5pm JST. Viewers can catch the livestream on Crunchyroll's YouTube and TikTok channels, with no subscription required. The event will feature performances celebrating Neon Genesis Evangelion and My Hero Academia anniversaries.

A panel of judges selected nominees from 2025 releases, with over 73 million fan votes received. Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira will host, and The Weeknd will present the Anime of the Year award. The event will include 32 categories, with additions like Best Background Art and Best Isekai Anime. Major nominees for Anime of the Year include Dan Da Dan Season 2 and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON.

For a full list of nominees and categories, visit Crunchyroll's website. The Anime Awards promise an exciting lineup and fierce competition among the top contenders in the anime world.