Mandanna to present at 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo
Rashmika Mandanna, officially described as India's Sweetheart by Crunchyroll, is set to present at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo on May 23.
This year marks the event's 10th anniversary and it's happening at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa.
The lineup of presenters also includes RZA from Wu-Tang Clan and actor Winston Duke.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards schedule and voting
Mandanna joining as a presenter really shows how anime is connecting fans worldwide.
The ceremony kicks off with a pre-show at 5pm JST, followed by hosts Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira leading the main event at 6pm.
Expect live performances from Dean Fujioka and Porno Graffitti.
Fans can vote for favorites like DAN DA DAN Season 2 or Chainsaw Man: The Movie: Reze Arc for Film of the Year until April 15 on Crunchyroll and MyAnimeList.
Sony Group CEO Hiroki Totoki will open the night with remarks.