Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners, Live Streaming Date, Time: Who Will Win Anime Of The Year? India Timing

Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: The excitement among anime fans across the world is reaching a new high as the 10th edition of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 is all set to take place in Tokyo, Japan on May 23. Celebrating a decade of honouring anime creators, voice artists, musicians, studios, and storytellers, this year's ceremony is expected to be one of the biggest anime events of 2026.

Over the years, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 have become a global celebration for anime lovers, recognising the growing international impact of Japanese animation. This year too, fans are eagerly waiting to find out which titles and creators will take home the top honours, especially the highly anticipated Anime of the Year award.

CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS 2026: WHO ARE THE ANIME OF THE YEAR NOMINEES?

The biggest category of the night features six major nominees that have created strong buzz among viewers worldwide. The list includes DAN DA DAN Season 2, Gachiakuta, My Hero Academia Final Season, Takopi's Original Sin, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, and The Summer Hikaru Died. Global music icon The Weeknd, who is also known for his love for anime, will present the Anime of the Year trophy during the ceremony.

Apart from the awards, the event will also feature appearances from several international celebrities and anime fans, including RZA, Winston Duke, Young Miko, BamBam, and TEN. Fans can also expect exciting live performances from popular artists and bands connected to iconic anime franchises. The music lineup includes DEAN FUJIOKA, Porno Graffitti, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and Yoko Takahashi.

CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS 2026 INDIA RELEASE TIME AND LIVE STREAMING DETAILS

For viewers in India, the Anime Awards pre-show will begin at 1:30 PM IST, while the main ceremony will start streaming live at 2:30 PM IST on May 23.

WHERE TO WATCH CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS 2026 LIVE ONLINE IN INDIA AND WORLDWIDE?

Global audiences will be able to watch the livestream through Crunchyroll's official YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok channels, along with Sony Group's global and Japanese YouTube platforms. The livestream will also be available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish, making it accessible to anime fans around the world.