The Tokyo Anime Award Competition (TAAF) 2026 introduced the winners of its “Anime of the 12 months” division, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Film: Infinity Citadel – Half 1: Akaza Returns and Cell Swimsuit Gundam GQuuuuuuX successful the Finest Work (movie) and Finest Work (tv), respectively.
TAAF officers mentioned this 12 months’s competitors thought-about 452 anime titles that have been launched, broadcast, or streamed between Oct 1, 2024, and Sept 30, 2025.
The winners have been chosen by a panel of business professionals, together with producers, administrators, animators, and representatives from media and merchandise sectors. A separate “Anime Fan Award” was determined via public on-line voting.
Past the Finest Work prizes, a number of creators have been acknowledged with Particular person Awards.
Manga artist Uoto (Orb: On the Actions of the Earth, 100 Meters) gained within the Authentic Work/Screenplay class. Director Yohei Kameyama, recognized for Milky Subway: The Galactic Restricted Categorical, obtained the Finest Director Award.
Animator Shuto Enomoto was honored for his work within the Animator Division, whereas Yusuke Takeda (Chainsaw Man – The Film: Reze Arc) took the award for Background/Coloring/Visible Class. Musician Kenshi Yonezu was acknowledged within the Sound and Efficiency class.
The Anime Fan Award went to the movie Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle. Competition organizers mentioned the title secured 8,024 votes out of 17,412 whole ballots.
TAAF had beforehand introduced its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients on Dec 3. Examine them out under:
- Producer: Takayuki Matsutani (Astro Boy, Black Jack, Legend of the Forest)
- Creator: Keiko Takemiya (To Terra, Kaze to Ki no Uta, Andromeda Tales)
- Screenwriter: Tomoko Konparu (The Rose of Versailles 2025, Soreike! Anpanman: Inochi no Hoshi no Dolly)
- Director: Mamoru Oshii (Ghost within the Shell, Angel’s Egg, Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!)
- Manga Creator/Animation Director/Designer: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (Cell Swimsuit Gundam, Cell Swimsuit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island, Large Gorg)
- 3D Animator/Doll Artist: Masaaki Mori (Garagara Hebi ga Yatte Kuru, Gaja Imo, Honey and Clover)
- Artwork Director: Nizo Yamamoto (Citadel within the Sky, Grave of the Fireflies, The Lady Who Leapt By way of Time)
- Voice Actor: Mami Koyama (Arale from Dr. Hunch, Minky Momo from Magical Princess Minky Momo, Vermouth from Detective Conan)
- Anime Historian: Takashi Namiki (Gauche the Cellist, Kono Hoshi no Ue ni, Lupin III: Half II)
In 2025, Frieren: Past Journey’s Finish gained the Finest Work within the tv class and Look Again within the movie class.
The TAAF 2026 awards ceremony will happen from March 13-16.
Supply: Comedian Natalie, ANN
