Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: A Complete List of Winners!

The anime world has chosen its top favorites of the year: At this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026, the international anime community once again honored its most popular series, films, and characters. According to the organizers, an impressive 73 million votes were cast this year – a significant increase from the 51 million votes cast the previous year. The figures impressively demonstrate how rapidly the international anime community continues to grow and the significance anime has come to hold.

The final season of "My Hero Academia" was crowned the big winner of the evening. The series secured the prestigious title of "Anime of the Year", prevailing against strong competition.

There was also a clear winner on the big screen: "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" was honored as "Film of the Year" at the awards' tenth edition. The global megahit not only impressed with spectacular animation and emotional moments but also garnered a total of seven nominations. "One Piece" was once again honored as the best continuing series. The long-running pirate adventure thus remains a fixture in the anime landscape even after decades and continues to thrill millions of viewers worldwide.

In the new series category, "Gachiakuta" prevailed and won the award for "Best New Series". The dark action anime quickly became a surprise hit and is already one of the most talked-about titles of the year. "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2 was another major success. Although the series was defeated in the race for the "Anime of the Year" title, it was still the most successful series of the evening with a total of five awards.

Here is an overview of all the winners

Anime of the Year: My Hero Academia (final season)

Film of the Year: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Original Anime: Lazarus

Best Continuing Series: One Piece

Best New Series: Gachiakuta

Best Opening Sequence: On The Way – AiNA THE END – DAN DA DAN (season 2)

Best Ending Sequence: I – BUMP OF CHICKEN – My Hero Academia (final season)

Best Action: Solo Leveling (season 2) – Arise from the Shadow

Best Comedy: DAN DA DAN (season 2)

Best Drama: The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Isekai Anime: Re:ZERO-Starting Life in Another World-(season 3)

Best Romance: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Best Slice of Life: SPY x FAMILY (season 3)

Best Animation: Solo Leveling season 2-Arise from the Shadow-

Best Background Art: Gachiakuta

Best Character Design: Gachiakuta

Best Director: Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma – The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Main Character: Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Supporting Character: Katsuki Bakugo – My Hero Academia (final season)

"Must Protect At All Cost" Character: Anya Forger – SPY x FAMILY (season 3)

Best Anime Song: "IRIS OUT" – Kenshi Yonezu – Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Best Score: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina

Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese): Aoi Yuki – Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Voice Artist Performance (English): Lucien Dodge – Akaza – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Voice Artist Performance (Arabic): Tariq Obaid – Taro Sakamoto – SAKAMOTO DAYS

Best Voice Artist Performance (Brazilian Portuguese): Charles Emmanuel – Akaza – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Voice Artist Performance (Castilian Spanish ): Carles Teruel – Akaza – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Voice Artist Performance (French): Bastien Bourlé – Izuku Midoriya – My Hero Academia (finaI season)

Best Voice Artist Performance (German): Gerrit Schmidt-Foß – Akaza – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Voice Artist Performance (Hindi): Abhishek Sharma – Jinshi – The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Voice Artist Performance (Italian): Mosè Singh – Denji – Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Best Voice Artist Performance (Latin Spanish): Jose Antonio Toledano – Akaza – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle