The 2026 Crunchyroll Awards: Did They Get Anything Right?

About this episode

The episode discusses the winners of the 2026 Crunchyroll Awards and critiques the choices made.

The 2026 Crunchyroll Awards crowned its winners, and we've got some thoughts. Mainly: were these the right choices? We're breaking down the night's biggest winners, like My Hero Academia taking Anime of the Year, and the most controversial picks, like Lazarus winning Best Original Anime without even airing on the platform. From the Solo Leveling snubs to the shows that should have won, we're covering it all. Listen to our full take on why this year's awards felt so off, and let us know if you agree on our socials. Follow The Anime Alchemists for your weekly dose of anime and manga discussion. --- Spotify Hashtags #CrunchyrollAwards #MHA #SoloLeveling #AnimeSnubs #AnimeAlchemists

People in this episode

Host: Anime Alchemists

Topics covered

• Crunchyroll Awards
• Anime of the Year
• Controversial Picks
• Anime Snubs
• Award Winners

Keywords

• Crunchyroll Awards
• Anime of the Year
• My Hero Academia
• Lazarus
• Solo Leveling
• Anime Snubs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crunchyroll

Books & works: My Hero Academia, Lazarus, Solo Leveling

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