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My Hero Academia Final Season’ Crowned Anime of the Year at 10th Crunchyroll Awards

“My Hero Academia Final Season” won Anime of the Year at the 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo on Saturday, May 23. Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira hosted the event for the fourth consecutive year.

Variety Music·May 24, 2026·via Variety Music

My Hero Academia Final Season’ Crowned Anime of the Year at 10th Crunchyroll Awards

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May 23, 2026 10:23pm PT

‘My Hero Academia Final Season’ Lands Top Prize at 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards

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“ My Hero Academia Final Season” took home the top prize for Anime of the Year at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held on Saturday, May 23, in Tokyo.

Voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira were back for the fourth year in a row to host the event; guest presenters included The Weeknd, who announced the anime of the year category. Other presenters included actor Asuka Saito, K-pop artist BamBam, cosplayer Enako, actor Kasumi Arimura; comedic duo Mitorizu, actor Nanase Nishino, Brazilian esports and gaming host Nyvi Estephan, pan-India star Rashmika Mandanna; the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA; K-pop singer and dancer TEN, actor Winston Duke and recording artist Young Miko.