Anime of the Year is...?

Did Crunchyroll Get the Anime Awards Wrong Again?

The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are here… BUT instead of celebrating anime, the community immediately started fighting. My Hero Academia winning Anime of the Year has the internet divided, Demon Slayer continues its unstoppable domination, BUT fans are saying shows like Takopi’s Original Sin got completely robbed. So now the anime community is asking the same question they ask every year: Are these awards actually about quality… or are they just popularity contests? In this episode of More Than A Cartoon, we break down every major winner, the fan backlash, the “robbed” discourse, why people don’t trust Crunchyroll anymore, and whether anime awards even matter at all.

What's Going On in Anime Right Now...?

What's Going On in Anime Right Now...? Netflix isn’t treating anime like a side project anymore. From exclusive releases and massive advertising pushes to changing how studios approach production, the anime industry is evolving fast. In this episode of More Than A Cartoon, we break down Netflix’s anime strategy, convention experiences, upcoming anime releases, voice acting discussions, storytelling trends, and the future of anime studios in 2026.We also talk about Level Up Expo, content creation behind the scenes, Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, Gurren Lagann, and why the anime industry feels completely different compared to a few years ago.If you love anime news, anime discussions, industry drama, and deep anime conversations, this episode is for you.

We FINALLY Met at Our FIRST Anime Convention...

We went to Level Up Expo expecting a normal anime convention… but what we experienced says a lot about where anime is heading. The energy from fans was unreal, BUT the conversations kept circling back to the same thing—anime is changing fast. From the My Hero Academia finale sparking debates to the Avatar leaks shaking trust in studios, it feels like the industry is at a breaking point. Therefore the real question is: are leaks and piracy helping fans stay informed… or slowly damaging the anime we love? This isn’t just about news—it’s about what kind of anime future we’re walking into.

You MISSED This From Attack on Titan Season 2...

Season 2 of Attack on Titan looks simple at first… but it’s quietly setting up everything.The Titans weren’t just monsters—but something way worse. Every scene, every line, every background detail was building toward a truth most people didn’t even catch the first time.This is where the story stops being humans vs Titans…and becomes something much darker.If you’ve ever felt like you missed something while watching—you probably did.

Anime of the Year is...?

Everyone watches the Crunchyroll Anime Awards… but not everyone agrees with them. Every year, fans expect their favorite anime to win… BUT somehow the results always spark debates, arguments, and straight-up chaos in the community. Therefore we’re calling it early. From Anime of the Year to Best Animation, we’re breaking down our predictions for who should win, who will win, and which picks might completely upset the fanbase. Because if you’ve been watching anime long enough… you already know this isn’t just about awards—it’s about what the industry chooses to value.