Crunchyroll 2026 Anime Awards: All winners and nominees
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards celebrated the best in Japanese animation, with My Hero Academia Final Season winning Anime of the Year. Dan Da Dan and Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc received numerous nominations, highlighting a strong year for anime. The event featured celebrity presenters and honored the late director Tatsuya Nagamine with the Global Impact Award.
- ▪My Hero Academia Final Season won Anime of the Year at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
- ▪Dan Da Dan led with 20 nominations across various categories.
- ▪Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle was awarded Film of the Year.
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