Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Return to Tokyo

Published on February 03, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Promotional poster for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 featuring the event logo and the Tokyo skyline in the background, highlighting the date and location of the ceremony.

Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Return to Tokyo

The platform Crunchyroll confirmed that its annual grand celebration, the Anime Awards, will return to its place of origin. The tenth edition of these awards will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on May 23, 2026, honoring the most outstanding productions of 2025. The show will be broadcast worldwide and will include an international pre-show and an orange carpet prior to the main event 🎌.

Voting and Choosing the Winners

The process to decide the winners will begin on April 2, 2026, when all nominees will be announced and voting will open for fans. The global public will be able to choose their favorites among 32 different categories covering series, feature films, creative talent, dubbing, and music.

Key Voting Details:
  • The full list of candidates will be revealed on April 2, 2026.
  • Fans can vote online in 32 different categories.
  • Voting covers series, movies, creators, voices, and soundtracks.
The pressure for your favorite anime to win is now measured in votes per minute, not heartbeats per minute.

The Team and Acts of the Gala

Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira will reprise as hosts for the fourth year in a row. Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu will host the pre-show. As a special act, the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion will be commemorated with a performance by Yoko Takahashi and the participation of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Producing the event will have the support of Sony Music Solutions Inc. and Dempsey Productions 🎤.

Confirmed Event Elements:
  • Main hosts: Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira.
  • Pre-show hosts: Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu.
  • Special performance for the 30th anniversary of Evangelion.

A Global Reach Event

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 mark a symbolic return to Japan for a historic edition. With open voting that democratizes choosing the winners and a show that fuses tradition and modernity, the ceremony establishes itself as the global benchmark for recognizing excellence in the anime industry. The appointment in Tokyo promises to be unforgettable for fans around the world 🌍.