‘My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON’ Is Crunchyroll’s 2026 Anime of the Year

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‘My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON’ Is Crunchyroll’s 2026 Anime of the Year

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Crunchyroll's 2026 Anime Awards celebrated the global impact of anime, with a record 73 million votes cast. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON was awarded Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle took home Film of the Year. The event featured performances and tributes, highlighting the achievements of various anime series and individuals in the industry.

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▪My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON won Anime of the Year at Crunchyroll's 2026 Anime Awards.
▪Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle was awarded Film of the Year.
▪The awards ceremony featured a live performance by DEAN FUJIOKA and a special appearance by The Weeknd.

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▪ Crunchyroll Anime Awards: ‘My Hero Academia’ Named Anime of the Year, ‘Demon Slayer’ Takes Best Film — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ ‘My Hero Academia Final Season’ Lands Top Prize at 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards — Variety

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© K. Horikoshi / Shueisha, My Hero Academia Project Entertainment 46 Mins ago 12 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Crunchyroll’s 2026 Anime Awards drew a record 73 million votes worldwide My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON won Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle took Film of the Year Crunchyroll hosted its landmark tenth annual Anime Awards at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, celebrating anime’s global impact with a record 73 million votes cast worldwide. The evening opened with an elegant orchestral performance by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, leading into a surprise live appearance by DEAN FUJIOKA, who performed “History Maker” — the anthem belonging to the very first Anime of the Year recipient, Yuri!!! on ICE.

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