My Hero Academia Claims Anime of the Year at the 2026 Crunchyroll Awards
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
My Hero Academia Final Season won Anime of the Year at the tenth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo, while Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle took Film of the Year in a fan-voted ceremony.
The tenth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards brought together fans, creators, and celebrity culture in Tokyo this weekend to celebrate the biggest moments in Japanese animation. Held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, the fan-voted ceremony highlighted a massive year for both episodic series and feature films. Major hits like Dan Da Dan and The Apothecary Diaries dominated the nomination pools, while the film side saw intense competition led by Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc.
When the final envelopes were opened, My Hero Academia Final Season took home the coveted Anime of the Year title, capping off its massive run. Meanwhile, Gachiakuta earned the win for Best New Series, and the global box office juggernaut Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle naturally secured the award for Film of the Year. The star-studded event also featured presenters ranging from actor Winston Duke to Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA, highlighting just how deeply anime culture has permeated mainstream entertainment and creator spaces.
Beyond the competitive categories, the ceremony took a moment to honor industry legacy with the Global Impact Award, which was presented to director Tatsuya Nagamine following his passing in 2025. For fans who follow seasonal drops religiously alongside their gaming queues, the awards offered a definitive look at the titles that defined cultural conversations over the past year. You can check out the complete breakdown of winners and nominees over at Polygon.
Source: Polygon
Tags: Anime, Crunchyroll, Awards, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer
Original article: Polygon