The Weeknd to Present at 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Here Without Anime’

The Weeknd Reveals How His First Crush Helped Him Make His Groundbreaking Debut Mixtape

There was a time when anime was something you were teased and bullied for watching. For a lot of people back in the day, it was lame and exclusively for nerds. However, nowadays, watching anime has become one of the most normalized pieces of media you could consume. It helped when stars like The Weeknd and Megan Thee Stallion acted as ambassadors for the medium, removing the stigma entirely. They weren’t uncool, so anime was officially cool. For…

The Weeknd to Present at 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Here Without Anime’

The Weeknd is set to present the award for anime of the year at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards on Saturday, May 23, in Tokyo. Anime, especially famed director Shinichiro Watanabe’s influence, has been a key inspiration throughout The Weeknd’s career, starting with his iconic first project, House of Balloons. Related Crunchyroll Reveals 2025…

The Weeknd names Nujabes and Shinichiro Watanabe as the inspiration behind 'House of Balloons'

The Weeknd has been confirmed as a presenter at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026, where he will hand out the Anime of the Year award at the live ceremony in Tokyo on May 23rd. The GRAMMY-winning artist used the announcement as an opportunity to open up about the profound influence Japanese animation has had on his music, tracing it back to childhood before pinpointing the exact moment it changed everything. “When I was first introduced to anime…

CRUNCHYROLL Adds Global Superstar The Weeknd to Roster of Presenters for the 10th Annual Anime Awards

Crunchyroll has unveiled news that cannot wait until Friday, global icon and long-time anime fan The Weeknd will appear at the landmark tenth iteration Crunchyroll Anime Awards taking place on Saturday, 23rd May, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. The GRAMMY-winning artist known for weaving anime influences into his work will present the evening’s most prestigious honor: Anime of the Year.  Fans around the world can cast their votes daily for their favorite …

THE WEEKND to Host the Crunchyroll Anime Awards

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