ABEMA will broadcast the Japan Anime Trend Awards 2026 live and free from 19:00 on 26 December. The programme will be streamed on the Anime SPECIAL channel, with Uesaka Sumire (上坂すみれ) and Tokui Sora (徳井青空) serving as the new MCs.
ABEMA announced that it will hold the Japan Anime Trend Awards 2026, one of Japan’s largest anime awards, from 19:00 on 26 December and broadcast the event live for free. The broadcast will air on ABEMA’s Anime SPECIAL channel, with simultaneous streaming on X.
The programme will comprehensively analyse internet and industry data, as well as viewing data for new releases, isekai titles and classic works, covering anime that attracted attention in 2026, and will determine the top award in each category from multiple perspectives. Voting results will also be reflected.
Iwai Yuki (岩井勇気) will serve as the main MC for the fourth consecutive year, while Uesaka Sumire (上坂すみれ) and Tokui Sora (徳井青空) will serve as the new MCs. In addition to a special live performance segment, the programme will feature performances by artists who attracted attention and songs from works marking anniversaries.
The event will be available to watch through ABEMA’s free live broadcast as well as simultaneous streaming on X.