‘Gachiakuta’ and ‘The Rose of Versailles’ Among 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Award Nominees 

By Payton Turkeltaub

Payton Turkeltaub

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“Gachiakuta,” “The Rose of Versailles” and “The Summer Hikaru Died” are among the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 nominees. The largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation, the winners will be announced by celebrity presenters like Asuka Saito, Danna, RZA and more at the awards ceremony on May 23. 

The tenth iteration of the awards includes a wide range of categories, spanning best continuing series, best opening sequence and best action, among others. Anime of the year nominees Include “Dan Da Dan” Season 2, “Gachiakuta,” “My Hero Academia,” “Takopi’s Original Sin,” “The Apothecary Diaries” Season 2 and “The Summer Hikaru Died.” Film of the year nominees include “100 Meters,” “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc,” “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” “Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II — The Ashes of Rage,” “Scarlet” and “The Rose of Versailles.”  

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