Crunchyroll Anime Awards: Rashmika Mandanna Joins Asuka Saito, Danna, & More as Presenters for the 10th Anime Awards

It is raining opportunities for Rashmika Mandanna after her grand wedding celebrations. After her first look from Cocktail 2 was revealed, there’s more exciting news under her credit. The pan-India actress has been announced as a presenter for the much-awaited 10th edition of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The ceremony is all geared to honor the best of Japanese animation on May 23, 2026, at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo. 

In 2024, the actress already created history by being the first Indian to present an award at the Anime Awards in Tokyo on March 2. This year’s awards are also nothing short of a grand celebration with global participation, exciting performances, and a power-packed presenter lineup. 

Crunchyroll Anime Awards: Rashmika Mandanna Announced as Presenter

 

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The Awards night has announced several global celebrities as presenters, including Rashmika Mandanna, Asuka Saito, DANNA, Enako, Hannah Bahng, Kasumi Arimura, Nanase Nishino, Nyvi Estephan, RZA, Winston Duke, and more. Rashmika took to her Instagram, expressing her excitement. She noted how anime continues to connect fans globally while highlighting India’s growing anime community. As one of the most popular and bankable stars of her generation, Rashmika Mandanna has paved her own path to success and recognition. 

Crunchyroll Anime Awards comprises nearly 50 films and shows, showcasing the growing global love for anime. Here’s the full list of nominees!

Anime of the Year

DAN DA DAN Season 2 Gachiakuta; My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON; Takopi’s Original Sin; The Apothecary Diaries (S2); The Summer Hikaru Died

Film of the Year

100 Meters; Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc; Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle; Mononoke Movie II; Scarlet; The Rose of Versailles

Best Original Anime

Apocalypse Hotel; DIGIMON BEATBREAK; Lazarus; Gundam GQuuuuuuX; Moonrise; ZENSHU

Best Main Character

Izuku Midoriya; Maomao; Momo; Okarun; Rudo; Sung Jinwoo

Best Supporting Character

Enjin; Jiji; Jinshi; Bakugo; Loulan; Turbo Granny

Best Continuing Series

DAN DA DAN S2; Kaiju No. 8; My Hero Academia Final; ONE PIECE; Solo Leveling S2; SPY x FAMILY S3

Best New Series

Clevatess; Gachiakuta; SAKAMOTO DAYS; Takopi’s Original Sin; The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity; The Summer Hikaru Died

Best Comedy

CITY THE ANIMATION; DAN DA DAN S2; My Dress-Up Darling S2; Ranma 1/2 S2; SPY x FAMILY S3; WITCH WATCH

Best Drama

Anne Shirley; Blue Box; Orb; Takopi’s Original Sin; Apothecary Diaries S2; Summer Hikaru Died

Best Action

DAN DA DAN S2; Gachiakuta; Kaiju No. 8; My Hero Academia Final; ONE PIECE; Solo Leveling S2

Best Romance

Blue Box; DAN DA DAN S2; Honey Lemon Soda; My Dress-Up Darling S2; Ranma 1/2 S2; Fragrant Flower Blooms

Best Animation

DAN DA DAN S2; Gachiakuta; My Hero Academia Final; ONE PIECE; Solo Leveling S2; Takopi’s Original Sin

Best Anime Song

“In Bloom”; “IRIS OUT”; “JANE DOE”; “On The Way”; “ReawakeR”; “Watch Me!”

Best Score

Chainsaw Man Movie; DAN DA DAN; Demon Slayer; Gachiakuta; Solo Leveling; Apothecary Diaries

Best Voice Artist (Hindi)

Abhishek Sharma; Akshita Mishra; Heena Malik; Merlyn James; Rajesh Shukla; Shilpie Pandey

Best Voice Artist (Japanese)

Aoi Yuki; Chiaki Kobayashi; Daiki Yamashita; Kikunosuke Toya; Mayumi Tanaka; Reina Ueda

Best Voice Artist (English)

Alexis Tipton; Emi Lo; Justin Briner; Lucien Dodge; Morgan Berry; Paul Castro Jr.

On April 15, the voting lines will officially open, allowing anime lovers and fans worldwide to support their favourite shows and help them win big. The night will be hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, while Hiroki Totoki will be delivering the opening remarks. Moreover, DEAN FUJIOKA, PORNOGRAFFITTI, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, Yoko Takahashi, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra will set the vibe with their musical performances.