Anime's Ascendant Decade
Friday, May 15, 2026 – Monday, October 12, 2026 · All day
Museum of the Moving Image · New York, NY
About this event
Once seen by many outside Japan as a niche form, anime has become a major force in global screen culture, inspiring passionate fan communities and reshaping mainstream entertainment. Anime reaches its ever-expanding audiences through streaming platforms, social media, theaters, conventions, and fan networks. This screening program highlights the rise of anime through acclaimed series from the past decade. Individual episodes from series recognized by the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, spanning 2016 to the present, will be on view for two-week periods. Together, the selections reflect the range of contemporary anime: intimate character drama, fantasy, action, romance, science fiction, and formally inventive storytelling. They offer a snapshot of anime’s growing international presence and cultural influence. Now Showing September 17–27, 2026 My Hero Academia, season 8, episode 3 (2025) Directed by Kenji Nagasaki (Executive Director) and Naomi Nakayama (Director) Studio Bones Crunchyroll Anime Award: Anime of the Year; Best Supporting Character – Katsuki Bakugo; Best Ending Sequence; Best Voice Performance (French) Past Episodes September 3–13, 2026 DAN DA DAN, season one, episode 2 (2024) Directed by Fuga Yamashiro Animation production by Science SARU Crunchyroll Anime Award, Best Character Design, Best Anime Song (“Otonoke” by Creepy Nuts), and Best Opening Sequence, 2025 August 20–30, 2026 2024 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, season three, episode 11 (2023) Directed by Haruo Sotozaki Ufotable Crunchyroll Anime Award, Best Fantasy and Best Animation, 2024 August 6–16, 2026 2023 SPY×FAMILY, season one, episode one (2022) Directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi WIT STUDIO×CloverWorks Crunchyroll Anime Award: Best New Series; Best Ending Sequence; Best Comedy; Best Supporting Character; Best “Must Support at All Costs” Character; Best Voice Artist Performance (Brazilian/Portuguese), 2023 July 23–August 2, 2026 2022 Attack on Titan, season four, episode 64 (2021) Directed by Yuichiro Hayashi MAPPA Crunchyroll Anime Award, Anime of the Year, 2022 July 9–19, 2026 2021 Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, season one, episode 8 (2020) Directed by Masaaki Yuasa Science SARU Crunchyroll Anime Award, Best Animation, 2021 June 25–July 5, 2026 2020 Vinland Saga, season one, episode two (2019) Directed by Shūhei Yabuta Wit Studio Crunchyroll Anime Award, Best Drama, 2020 June 11–21, 2026 2019 Violet Evergarden, episode seven (2018) Directed by Taichi Ishidate Kyoto Animation Crunchyroll Anime Award, Best Animation, 2019 May 28–June 7, 2026 2018 The Ancient Magus’ Bride, season one, episode three (2017) Directed by Norihiro Naganuma Wit Studio Crunchyroll Anime Award, Best Drama, 2018 On view May 15–27, 2026 2017 Mob Psycho 100, season one, episode one (2016) Directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa Studio Bones Crunchyroll Anime Award, Best Action, 2017 Support for this program provided by Crunchyroll.
Event details
- Date and time
- Friday, May 15, 2026 – Monday, October 12, 2026 · All day
- Venue
- Museum of the Moving Image · New York, NY
- Category
- Museums & exhibitions
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 22, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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