As in previous years, fans can vote for multiple nominees at the Anime Awards by Crunchyroll. The selection of the Anime of the Year 2026 does not please everyone. Because one is sorely missed.
Who is missing? In the comments on Reddit, which discuss the nominees of the Crunchyroll Awards 2026, several users note that Umamusume: Cinderella Gray is completely missing. After all, it is a wonderful anime that should at least have some nominations.
In Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, it’s about horse girls, who are based on real racehorses and compete against each other in races. Oguri Cap is the protagonist of the series and is known for her unique racing style. She dreams of becoming the best horse girl in Japan.
The Reddit users suspect that Crunchyroll did not nominate the anime because it is not part of its own programming. In Germany, the series is actually available on ADN. However, among the nominees, there are several series that run on other streaming platforms, which is why they cannot explain the omission.
Anime about horse girls excites fans
Is it that good? On the anime site MyAnimeList, the series scores a rating of 8.58 out of 10 possible points, placing it 122nd. Considering that the platform lists over 27,000 animes, that’s a remarkable achievement.
The anime is celebrated by fans especially for its animations. The cute anime girls turn into athletic competitors on the racetrack. The historical accuracy is also appreciated by viewers.
Who is nominated? For the best anime from the past year, the following series are nominated:
- The Apothecary’s Diaries (Season 2)
- Dandadan (Season 2)
- Gachiakuta
- My Hero Academia (Final Season)
- The Summer When Hikaru Died
- Takopi’s Original Sin
If you want to participate yourself, you can cast your votes daily in the categories. This increases the chances that your favorite series will win multiple awards, as many animes are nominated across several categories.
Last year, the winner of the best anime 2025 caused a stir, as many were not satisfied with the choice. This is due to several specific reasons that MeinMMO breaks down for you here: Fans vote for the best anime 2025, but are unhappy with the winner – How can this be?
