‘Gachiakuta’ and ‘The Rose of Versailles’ Among 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Award Nominees
“Gachiakuta,” “The Rose of Versailles” and “The Summer Hikaru Died” are among the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 nominees. The largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation, the winners will be announced by celebrity presenters like Asuka Saito, Danna, RZA and more at the awards ceremony on May 23.
The tenth iteration of the awards includes a wide range of categories, spanning best continuing series, best opening sequence and best action, among others. Anime of the year nominees Include “Dan Da Dan” Season 2, “Gachiakuta,” “My Hero Academia,” “Takopi’s Original Sin,” “The Apothecary Diaries” Season 2 and “The Summer Hikaru Died.” Film of the year nominees include “100 Meters,” “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc,” “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” “Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II — The Ashes of Rage,” “Scarlet” and “The Rose of Versailles.”
“The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is a global celebration where fans share their love and appreciation with the creators behind their favorite titles. This year’s slate of nominees represent nearly 50 unique series and films, all chosen by fans as the most beloved over the last year,” said Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll, in a statement. “As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Anime Awards, we also extend our gratitude to the nominees of the past decade, which include more than 110 animation studios that produced nearly 290 unique series and films, and more than 220 voice actors who contributed their talent to beloved characters.”
Presenters will also include Enako, Hannah Bahng, Kasumi Arimura, Mitorizu, Nanase Nishino, Nyvi Estephan, Rashmika Mandanna, Snitchery and Winston Duke. This year’s awards will also feature a number of musical tributes to anime, including performances from Dean Fujioka and rock band Porno Graffitti. President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation Hiroki Totoki will deliver opening remarks at the ceremony, and voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira will host.
Voting is open now, and will close on April 15. Voting is available on the Anime Awards Official Website and Crunchyroll. See the full list of nominees below.
The tenth iteration of the awards includes a wide range of categories, spanning best continuing series, best opening sequence and best action, among others. Anime of the year nominees Include “Dan Da Dan” Season 2, “Gachiakuta,” “My Hero Academia,” “Takopi’s Original Sin,” “The Apothecary Diaries” Season 2 and “The Summer Hikaru Died.” Film of the year nominees include “100 Meters,” “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc,” “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” “Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II — The Ashes of Rage,” “Scarlet” and “The Rose of Versailles.”
“The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is a global celebration where fans share their love and appreciation with the creators behind their favorite titles. This year’s slate of nominees represent nearly 50 unique series and films, all chosen by fans as the most beloved over the last year,” said Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll, in a statement. “As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Anime Awards, we also extend our gratitude to the nominees of the past decade, which include more than 110 animation studios that produced nearly 290 unique series and films, and more than 220 voice actors who contributed their talent to beloved characters.”
Presenters will also include Enako, Hannah Bahng, Kasumi Arimura, Mitorizu, Nanase Nishino, Nyvi Estephan, Rashmika Mandanna, Snitchery and Winston Duke. This year’s awards will also feature a number of musical tributes to anime, including performances from Dean Fujioka and rock band Porno Graffitti. President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation Hiroki Totoki will deliver opening remarks at the ceremony, and voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira will host.
Voting is open now, and will close on April 15. Voting is available on the Anime Awards Official Website and Crunchyroll. See the full list of nominees below.