They join an already growing lineup of anime-loving celebrity presenters that includes Asuka Saito, RZA, Rashmika Mandanna, The Weeknd, Winston Duke, etc.
Anime fans tuning into this year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards can expect a seriously stacked presenter lineup. Crunchyroll has officially unveiled a new wave of celebrity guests for the tenth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, bringing together K-pop stars, global musicians, and major entertainment names for the celebration in Tokyo.
The latest additions include GOT7’s BamBam, NCT and WayV member TEN, Puerto Rican artist Young Miko, and musician Ethan Bortnick. They join an already growing lineup of anime-loving celebrity presenters that includes Asuka Saito, RZA, Rashmika Mandanna, The Weeknd, Winston Duke, and more. The event will take place on Saturday, 23 May 2026, with the ceremony livestreamed globally for anime fans around the world.
Which new celebrity presenters are joining the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026?
Crunchyroll’s newly-announced presenters bring a mix of K-pop, hip-hop, and contemporary music to this year’s Anime Awards stage.
BamBam, the Thai-born rapper and member of GOT7, will appear as one of the event’s celebrity presenters. Since beginning his solo career in 2021, BamBam has continued expanding his sound beyond his role as a rapper in GOT7, showcasing a brighter and more vocal-driven side to his music.
TEN, known for his work with NCT and WayV, is also joining the presenter lineup. The Thai singer and dancer officially debuted as a solo artist in 2024 with “Nightwalker,” before following it up with his 2025 EP Stunner. The release topped iTunes Albums charts in 19 countries, while Billboard also recognised one of its tracks as among the best K-pop songs of the year.
Puerto Rican artist Young Miko is another major addition to the event. The GRAMMY-nominated musician has become one of the biggest global names in contemporary music, backed by more than 20 million monthly Spotify listeners and over 21 million followers across social media platforms.
Meanwhile, contemporary musician and pianist Ethan Bortnick will also take part in the ceremony. Known for blending classical influences with a modern sound, Bortnick’s breakout singles “cut my fingers off” and “engravings” have together earned more than 135 million Spotify streams.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 livestream details and hosts
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards will be hosted by popular entertainer Jon Kabira and voice actress Sally Amaki in Tokyo. The event begins with the Orange Carpet Pre-Show at 5:00PM JST (4:00PM SGT), followed by the main ceremony at 6:00PM JST (5:00PM SGT).
Anime fans worldwide will be able to watch the livestream through Crunchyroll’s Twitch, TikTok, and YouTube channels, alongside the Global and Japanese Sony Group Corp YouTube channels. Crunchyroll also confirmed that this year’s Anime Awards broadcast will be available in nine languages: English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, and Latin Spanish.
What are the Crunchyroll Anime Awards?
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is Crunchyroll’s annual awards programme celebrating the creators, voice actors, musicians, performances, and production members behind anime’s worldwide popularity.
The event has steadily grown into one of anime’s biggest yearly celebrations, regularly bringing together anime studios, voice actors, artists, and celebrities from across entertainment and music. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions are supporting Crunchyroll with the event’s production and execution this year.
More information about the show can be found on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Official Website and across its X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channels.