Global Superstar The Weeknd to Appear at the "Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026" Ceremony! Presenting "Anime of the Year"
Crunchyroll announced that Grammy-winning artist The Weeknd will present the "Anime of the Year" award at the 10th anniversary Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 in Tokyo. Fan voting is open until April 16.
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・ "Anime of the Year" nominees include: "Dandadan Season 2", "Gachiakuta", "My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON", "Takopi's Original Sin", "The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2)", and "The Summer Hikaru Died"
・ Fan voting is currently underway!
・ The award ceremony will be held in Tokyo on Saturday, May 23
Crunchyroll has announced that global icon and Grammy Award-winning artist The Weeknd will appear at the momentous 10th "Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026" to present the "Anime of the Year" award. The Weeknd is known as a longtime anime fan and incorporates influences he has received from anime into his own work.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards determine the winners of 32 categories, including Anime of the Year presented by The Weeknd, through votes from anime fans around the world. Fans can vote for their favorite works and cast members once a day from the award's official website and MyAnimeList. The deadline is April 16 at 3:59 PM JST.
The Weeknd's Comment
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・ Fan voting is currently underway!
・ The award ceremony will be held in Tokyo on Saturday, May 23
Crunchyroll has announced that global icon and Grammy Award-winning artist The Weeknd will appear at the momentous 10th "Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026" to present the "Anime of the Year" award. The Weeknd is known as a longtime anime fan and incorporates influences he has received from anime into his own work.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards determine the winners of 32 categories, including Anime of the Year presented by The Weeknd, through votes from anime fans around the world. Fans can vote for their favorite works and cast members once a day from the award's official website and MyAnimeList. The deadline is April 16 at 3:59 PM JST.
The Weeknd's Comment
The Weeknd is...