Inside Crunchyroll's 10th Annual Anime Awards with Tim Lyu and Nicholas Friedman
Today we’re spotlighting one of the biggest global celebrations in the world -- The Crunchyroll 10th Annual Anime Awards (May 23, 2026) live from Tokyo, Japan. This event is colossal! It brings together millions of fans from around the world together. Joining us for this special conversation are two voices who know the awards inside and out. Tim Lyu, one of the co-hosts of the pre-show event, and Nicholas Friedman, host of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect, both stopped by to break down this year’s nominees, fan‑favorite categories, and the trends shaping the future of anime around the…
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