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The Weeknd is stepping into the anime world!
According to Billboard Canada, he’s set to present Anime of the Year at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo.
They note that the show goes down May 23, marking the event’s 10th anniversary.
He says anime isn’t just a side interest, it’s been a huge influence on his music and visuals.
Billboard Canada reports that he said, "I wouldn’t be here without anime," which says a lot about how deep that inspiration runs.
They note he even shouted out classics like Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball, plus Samurai Champloo as a major creative influence.
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