My Hero Academia Final Season won Anime of the Year at the 10th [1] Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in Tokyo on Saturday [2].
The results highlight the massive global reach of these franchises, reflecting a growing international appetite for high-budget Japanese animation. Because the awards are decided by fan voting, the victory serves as a direct metric of consumer popularity and engagement.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle took home the honor for Film of the Year [3]. The event, which took place on May 23, 2026 [2], marked a decade of the ceremony's history in recognizing excellence across the medium.
Organizers reported a record-breaking turnout for the voting process. A total of 73 million [4] anime fans worldwide cast their votes to determine the winners of the 10th [1] edition of the awards.
The scale of participation underscores the transition of anime from a niche subculture to a dominant force in global entertainment. The concentration of wins among established hits like My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer suggests that legacy brands continue to maintain a strong grip on the audience's attention, even as new series enter the market.
The ceremony in Tokyo brought together industry leaders and fans to celebrate the year's most impactful works. By relying on a global voting pool, Crunchyroll has positioned the awards as a populist barometer for the industry's direction.
“My Hero Academia Final Season won Anime of the Year”
The record-breaking 73 million votes indicate that anime has reached a level of mainstream global saturation where fan-led awards can now rival traditional industry accolades in scale. The dominance of established titles suggests that while the medium is expanding, the 'blockbuster' model of long-running series continues to drive the majority of commercial and social engagement.
