In just a few days, the most anticipated event by the global Otaku community – the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 – will officially take place. And if there's one name "shaking up" every forum right now, it's definitely "Dan Da Dan: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026" taking the spotlight.
With a record-breaking 20 nominations, will this masterpiece snatch the "Anime of the Year" title? Join Hobiverse to decode the intense excitement building up to the big moment!
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Countdown Information
Dubbed the "Oscars of the Anime world," this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards hold special significance as they mark the 10th anniversary of the event.
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Time: The live award ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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Location: The most luxurious Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan.
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Status: Fan voting has officially closed. Now it's time to hold our breath and wait for the judges and organizers to announce the best works of 2025.
Dan Da Dan's Impressive Breakthrough: A Record-Breaking 20 Nominations!
Not outside the expectations of experts, but far exceeding the imagination of fans, with 20 nominations, Dan Da Dan is the strongest candidate, creating immense pressure on the remaining competitors.
The work earned a record number of nominations in almost all categories, surpassing formidable names like The Apothecary Diaries (17 nominations) and Gachiakuta (16 nominations).
Although Dan Da Dan has an overwhelming advantage, legends like My Hero Academia and the subtlety of The Apothecary Diaries are still big unknowns that could create a last-minute surprise.
Highlighting Dan Da Dan's "Heavyweight" Categories
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Anime of the Year: The most prestigious category and also the fiercest battle.
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Best Continuing Series: Confirming its undiminished form, even more explosive than Season 1.
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Best Animation & Best Director: A well-deserved tribute to the "crazy" graphic quality from Science SARU and the brilliant direction of the duo Fuga Yamashiro, Abel Gongora.
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Best Ending Sequence: WurtS's hit "Doukashiteru" has surely been on repeat in many fans' playlists.
"Giants" Blocking Okarun and Momo's Path to the Throne
Despite having 20 nominations, the Anime of the Year award is never easy to win. This year's nominee list is considered a "group of death" with the presence of notorious names:
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My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON: A tearful farewell to a Shounen icon. The nostalgic factor could be a fatal weapon helping the film make a comeback.
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The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2): Continues to impress with its intelligence, subtlety in solving palace mysteries, and Maomao's top-notch visuals.
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Gachiakuta & The Summer Hikaru Died: Monster rookies with dark, unique styles threatening to take the lead.
If MHA offers a final emotional explosion and Apothecary Diaries is full of cunning, then Dan Da Dan scores points for its "quirky" multi-genre uniqueness. Who will win? The result is truly too hard to predict!
Decoding the Appeal: What Makes Dan Da Dan Completely Different?
If you're new and wondering why Okarun and Momo have caused such a global sensation, here's the answer:
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"Out of this world" plot: Author Yukinobu Tatsu made a crazy experiment by throwing both Demons (supernatural) and Aliens (sci-fi) into the same frame. Add to that incredibly smooth teen romantic "fluff," and viewers can't take their eyes off it.
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"Top-notch, sky-high" Production Quality: Vibrant art style, explosive camera angles. The filmmakers boldly used first-person perspectives in action scenes, combined with pulsating electronic music that gave viewers goosebumps.
Catch the Anime Awards Trend: Grab Dan Da Dan Figures & Merch at Hobiverse!
Only less than a week left to find out how many golden trophies Dan Da Dan will take home. While counting down the hours until May 23rd, how can die-hard fans of Momo and Okarun sit still when their display shelves are still "missing" masterpieces?
Head over to Hobiverse to get your hands on the official Dan Da Dan collection from Sunrisepop – a brand making waves with its "fierce" designs:
Dan Da Dan Mystery Character Figures: Try your luck with these mystery boxes! Will you unbox the cool Momo, or the terrifying "Turbo Granny"? The thrill of unboxing is just like the anticipation of the Anime Awards results!
Dan Da Dan Mystery Decorative Keychains: An essential accessory to declare your "fandom." These blind box keychains will help you carry your favorite characters everywhere, from backpacks to car keys, in a stylish and eye-catching way.
Transformed Okarun Decorative Item: If you've fallen in love with Okarun's cool visual in his transformed state, then this is the item for you. With sharp design and explosive colors, this item will be the brightest highlight on any weeb's desk.
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The Dan Da Dan: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 event has truly made history for the modern Shounen genre. Regardless of the results on May 23rd, this work is already the "Anime of the Year" in the hearts of millions of fans due to its boundless innovation.
And you, how many awards do you predict Dan Da Dan will win? Don't forget to visit Hobiverse to buy figures and support your favorite anime!
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