ABEMA's Japan Anime Trend Awards 2026 Set for December 26
Yuki Iwai returns as main MC for a fourth year, with voice actresses Sumire Uesaka and Sora Tokui joining as new MCs.
ABEMA has announced that the Japan Anime Trend Awards 2026 will be held on December 26, 2026, starting at 19:00, according to animeanime.jp. The ceremony will be streamed free on the Anime SPECIAL Channel and simulcast via X.
Yuki Iwai of the comedy duo Haraiichi returns as main MC for the fourth consecutive year. Voice actresses Sumire Uesaka and Sora Tokui join the lineup as new MCs.
User voting to decide the grand prize is open on ABEMA's official anime X account until November 18 at 23:59. The broadcast will also include a special live corner featuring performances by artists and songs from anime marking anniversaries. Guests will be announced later.
Past Grand Prize Winners
Dandadan took the grand prize in 2024, and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX won it in 2025.
Quick answers
When is the Japan Anime Trend Awards 2026?
It will be held on December 26, 2026, starting at 19:00, and streamed free on ABEMA's Anime SPECIAL Channel with a simulcast via X.
Who are the MCs for the Japan Anime Trend Awards 2026?
Yuki Iwai of Haraiichi is the main MC for the fourth consecutive year, with voice actresses Sumire Uesaka and Sora Tokui as new MCs.
How can I vote for the grand prize?
User voting is being held on ABEMA's official anime X account until November 18 at 23:59.