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Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: Gachiakuta, Dan Da Dan Lead Major Nominees

The nominees for the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards have been unveiled, with "Gachiakuta" and "Dan Da Dan" Season 2 contending for the top Anime of the Year prize. The Film of the Year category features major titles like "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" and "The Rose of Versailles." The event, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will be hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira on May 23 with performances and celebrity presenters. Fan voting determines the winners, with polls closing on April 15.

Key Points: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Nominees Announced

  • Gachiakuta & Dan Da Dan S2 nominated for Anime of the Year
  • Film category includes Demon Slayer & Rose of Versailles
  • 10th anniversary event with fan-chosen nominees
  • Ceremony on May 23 hosted by Sally Amaki & Jon Kabira
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Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: 'Gachiakuta', 'Dan Da Dan S2' nominated in anime of the year category, check nominations here

See the nominees for Anime of the Year, Film of the Year, and more for the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Winners announced May 23.

"a global celebration where fans share their love and appreciation with the creators - Rahul Purini"

Tokyo, April 5

'Gachiakuta', 'The Rose of Versailles' and 'The Summer Hikaru Died' are among the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 nominees, reported Variety. 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,' reported Variety.

"The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is a global celebration where fans share their love and appreciation with the creators behind their favourite 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," added Purini as quoted by Variety.

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.

Here are key nominees of this award season.

Anime of the Year

"Dan Da Dan" Season 2"Gachiakuta""My Hero Academia""Takopi's Original Sin""The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2"The Summer Hikaru Died"

Film of the Year

"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""The Rose of Versailles"

Best Original Anime

"Apocalypse Hotel""Digimon Beatbreak""Lazarus""Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX""Moonrise""Zenshu"

Best Continuing Series

"Dan Da Dan" Season 2"Kaiju No. 8""My Hero Academia""One Piece""Solo Leveling" Season 2"Spy x Family" Season 3

Best New Series

"Clevatess""Gachiakuta""Sakamoto Days""Takopi's Original Sin""The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity""The Summer Hikaru Died"

Best Action

"Dan Da Dan" Season 2"Gachiakuta""Kaiju No. 8""My Hero Academia""One Piece""Solo Leveling" Season 2

Best Comedy

"City The Animation""Dan Da Dan""My Dress-Up Darling" Season 2"Ranma1/2" Season 2"Spy x Family" Season 3"Witch Watch"

Best Drama

"Anne Shirley""Blue Box""Orb: On the Movements of the Earth""Takopi's Original Sin""The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2"The Summer Hikaru Died"

Best Isekai Anime

"Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill" Season 2"Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation" "Episode of Heartslabyul""From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated!""Konosuba - God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3""Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World" Season 3"Zenshu"

Best Romance

"Blue Box""Dan Da Dan" Season 2"Honey Lemon Soda""My Dress-Up Darling" Season 2"Ranma1/2" Season 2"The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity"

Best Slice of Life

"Anne Shirley""Blue Box""City The Animation""My Dress-Up Darling" Season 2"Spy x Family" Season 3

"The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity"

Best Animation

"Dan Da Dan" Season 2"Gachiakuta""My Hero Academia""One Piece""Solo Leveling" Season 2"Takopi's Original Sin"

Votings will close on April 15.

- ANI

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Priya S
The nominations look solid! But I'm a bit disappointed 'Frieren' isn't in the running for best continuing series. It had such a profound impact. Still, excited to see Demon Slayer movie nominated. The animation is always top-tier!
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Rohit P
As an Indian anime fan, I appreciate Crunchyroll making the awards more global. But I do wish there was a category for best soundtrack or score – the music is half the experience! Porno Graffitti performing will be epic though. 🎸
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Sarah B
Rooting for 'The Summer Hikaru Died' in multiple categories! It was such a beautifully haunting story. The competition is fierce this year – 'Gachiakuta' has amazing action, but 'Takopi's Original Sin' hit me right in the feels. Tough choices!
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Vikram M
Wow, 'One Piece' is still going strong in best continuing series after all these years! That's the power of Luffy. 😄 Good to see the president of Crunchyroll acknowledging the fans. We Indian otakus are a passionate bunch – already cast my votes!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I feel the awards are becoming a bit predictable. The same big shonen names always dominate. Where's the love for some of the incredible smaller studio works or regional anime? The 'Best Original Anime' category is where the real gems are this time.

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