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The upcoming 10th Annual Anime Awards will spotlight nearly 50 unique entries, ranging from critically acclaimed series to box office phenomena. Fan voting remains open until April 15, with winners set to be announced during a live ceremony in Tokyo on May 23.
Anime Of The Year Leads A Packed Field
| Dandadan | Season 2 | Gachiakuta | My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON | Takopi’s Original Sin | The Summer Hikaru Died |
| Nominees span action, drama, comedy, and experimental formats, illustrating anime’s expanding creative horizons. | Each entry brings distinctive storytelling techniques and visual artistry to the forefront. | Titles like Gachiakuta and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON demonstrate sustained popularity and critical acclaim. | Newer works such as Takopi’s Original Sin push narrative boundaries with innovative world-building. | Unique concepts in The Summer Hikaru Died challenge traditional genre expectations. |
Full Nominee Slate Highlights Anime’s Diversity
| Film Of The Year | Worldwide Box Office | Best Original Anime | Best Continuing Series | Best New Series | Best Opening Sequence | Best Ending Sequence | Best Action | Best Comedy | Best Drama | Best Isekai Anime | Best Romance | Best Slice Of Life | Best Background Art | Best Character Design | Best Director | Best Main Character | Best Supporting Character | Must Protect At All Cost | Best Score | Song | Artist | Voice Artist Performance (Japanese) | Voice Artist Performance (English) | Character | Anime | Voice Actor | Category Winners |
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Music and performance categories also play a major role. Songs like “ReawakeR” by LiSA (from Solo Leveling) and “Watch Me!” by YOASOBI (WITCH WATCH) are nominated, while composers such as Hiroyuki Sawano and Kensuke Ushio vie for Best Score. Voice acting categories span multiple languages, reflecting anime’s global reach.
Related sections highlight top-rated anime of 2026, featuring iconic franchises such as Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, and My Hero Academia. The awards ceremony celebrates a decade of innovation, with over 110 studios and 220 voice actors recognized since Crunchyroll’s founding.
As Crunchyroll marks its 10th anniversary, the 2026 Anime Awards underscore anime’s evolution—proving that both legacy titles and bold newcomers continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
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