Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle won film of the year at the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, which were held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo on Saturday (May 23). Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina won best score for their work on their film. The award for best anime song went to Kenshi Yonezu for “IRIS OUT” from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc.

The Weeknd, a long-time anime fan, presented the top award, anime of the year, to My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON. Other presenters included RZA, a founding member of Wu-Tang Clan; Puerto Rican rapper/singer Young Miko; and K-pop stars BamBam and TEN.

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards honors the creators, musicians and performers powering the global love of anime. This year, a record 73 million votes were cast by fans worldwide, according to Crunchyroll. The ceremony was hosted for the fourth year by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira.

The event began with a video highlighting past anime of the year winners with music by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra — arranged by Kazunori Miyake and conducted by Hirofumi Kurita.

The event also included music performances and tributes to anime’s enduring impact on popular culture. Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi performed a 30th anniversary tribute to 1995’s anime Neon Genesis Evangelion featuring the theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” PORNOGRAFFITTI performed in honor of My Hero Academia’s 10th anniversary. Rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION performed their hit “Haruka Kanata” — the second opening theme for the shounen series NARUTO.

During the ceremony, director Tatsuya Nagamine was honored with the Global Impact Award. He died on Aug. 20, 2025, at age 53 following a year-long battle with an undisclosed illness. Masayuki Sato — an animator who worked closely with Nagamine on numerous projects, including Happiness Charge PreCure! and ONE PIECE — accepted the award. 

The Anime Awards pre-show was co-hosted by Crunchyroll hosts Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu alongside YouTube creator Gigguk. Presenters included singer DANNA, contemporary musician Ethan Bortnick, Australian singer-songwriter hannah bahng and creative cosplayer Snitchery.

The video-on-demand version of the ceremony will be available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll’s YouTube Channel, along with Sony Group Corp Global and Japan YouTube Channels. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions supported Crunchyroll in the execution of the event.

Here’s the complete list of 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards winners:

Anime of the Year: My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Film of the Year: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Anime Song: “IRIS OUT” — Kenshi Yonezu — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Best Score: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle — Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina

Best Original Anime: Lazarus

Best Continuing Series: ONE PIECE

Best New Series: Gachiakuta

Best Opening Sequence: On The Way – AiNA THE END – DAN DA DAN Season 2

Best Ending Sequence – I:  BUMP OF CHICKEN — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Best Action: Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Best Comedy: DAN DA DAN Season 2

Best Drama: The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Isekai Anime: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3

Best Romance: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Best Slice of Life: SPY x FAMILY Season 3

Best Animation: Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Best Background Art: Gachiakuta

Best Character Design: Gachiakuta

Best Director: Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Main Character: Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Supporting Character: Katsuki Bakugo — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

“Must Protect at all Cost” Character: Anya Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3

Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese): Aoi Yuki — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Voice Artist Performance (English): Lucien Dodge — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Voice Artist Performance (Arabic): Tariq Obaid — Taro Sakamoto — SAKAMOTO DAYS

Best Voice Artist Performance (Brazilian Portuguese): Charles Emmanuel — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Voice Artist Performance (Castilian Spanish ): Carles Teruel — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Voice Artist Performance (French): Bastien Bourlé — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Best Voice Artist Performance (German): Gerrit Schmidt—Foß — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Best Voice Artist Performance (Hindi): Abhishek Sharma — Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Voice Artist Performance (Italian): Mosè Singh — Denji — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Best Voice Artist Performance (Latin Spanish): Jose Antonio Toledano — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

The World Cup is ready for Shakira.

On Saturday (May 23), the Colombian superstar released the music video for her 2026 World Cup song with Burna Boy, “Dai Dai.”

The four-minute visual opens with soccer stars including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland taking the field to declare, “We are ready” for Shakira.

Shot in Miami and directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the clip begins with the “Whenever, Wherever” singer perched atop Mexico City’s iconic Angel of Independence before transitioning to scenes of her dancing in a desert landscape alongside a group of African children.

Burna Boy then appears for his verse as Shakira is seen standing atop a glowing globe amid a starry sky. She later steps into a soccer stadium alongside female dancers dressed in outfits representing flags from countries participating in this summer’s World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The clip culminates with archival clips from past World Cup matches as Shakira shouts out some of the legends of the sport, including Diego Maradona, Paolo Maldini, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Kaká and Lionel Messi, as well as this year’s participating nations such as Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, the U.S., and the Netherlands.

“Dai Dai” marks the second time Shakira has been tapped for an official FIFA World Cup song, following the global hit “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” recorded for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and concludes July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will be renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.

Shakira will also co-headline the halftime show at the World Cup final alongside Madonna and BTS.

Watch the full video for Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” below.

Alejandro Marcovich, former guitarist of the Mexican band Caifanes, is in a coma after suffering a stroke on Tuesday night (May 19), his family informed on Friday (May 22) in a statement published on social media.

“The musician is in a coma in the intensive care unit with a reserved prognosis,” said the document, signed by Marcovich’s wife, Gabriela Martínez, and their children Béla and Diego.

The family says that the 65-year-old guitarist was rushed to the hospital after suffering the cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and that he is “in good hands with specialist doctors alongside his wife and two children.”

“For this reason, he will not be able to attend the previously scheduled concert dates until further notice,” the family adds. They also express their gratitude for the outpouring of love from his fans and the well wishes for his recovery, hoping for a swift improvement in his condition.

Alejandro Marcovich was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1960 but has lived in Mexico since the 1970s when his family went into exile in the North American country following the 1976 coup d’état. He was a founding member of the legendary band Caifanes from 1989 to 1995, and before that, of Las Insólitas Imágenes de Aurora. Due to disputes and irreconcilable differences between the guitarist and vocalist Saúl Hernández, Caifanes disbanded, but in 2011, the band celebrated a historic reunion.

Considered one of the most legendary and influential bands in the Mexican rock scene, with classics such as “La Negra Tomasa” and “Mátenme Porque Me Muero,” Caifanes was highlighted this year in the top 10 of Billboard‘s 50 Best Latin Rock Bands of All Time, ranking at No. 7.

In 2010, Marcovich was diagnosed with a brain tumor, for which he underwent surgery. In 2022, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Lenny Tavárez Celebrates Birthday With East Harlem Students 

Lenny Tavárez marked his birthday in New York City by launching his Dale Ritmo Community Outreach initiative with a dance class in East Harlem. In collaboration with Platoon — and alongside his wife, dancer Natasha Nazario — the Puerto Rican star introduced the program on Tuesday (May 20) through Ballroom Basix at the James Weldon Johnson School, where they led an interactive salsa workshop for students ages 9 to 11.

“Dale Ritmo was created to share our culture, music, and joy with the younger generations,” Tavárez tells Billboard Español. “Seeing these students dance, learn and connect with their roots is the best birthday gift I could have received.” During the session, students took part in salsa and social dance activities focused on rhythm, coordination and teamwork — bringing Latin culture directly into a classroom setting and creating a hands-on experience centered on art, movement and community. See the video below.

Shakira Taps Uganda’s Ghetto Kids for World Cup Final

The Colombian superstar gave Inspire Ghetto Kids Foundation an unforgettable global moment this week, inviting the child dance group to perform with her during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The invitation followed the group’s viral dance routine to “Dai Dai,” the official World Cup song by Shakira and Burna Boy.

The Uganda-based group, whose Instagram describes them as “An NGO with a mission of using music, dance & drama to help disadvantaged, street & orphaned children,” responded on Monday (May 18) stating that “this would be a dream come true for us and for Uganda and Africa!,” as captioned on the reel.

Then on Friday (May 22), Shakira shared a teaser showing her dancing with the kids while promoting the full “Dai Dai” video which will release Saturday (May 23) at 12pm ET. Watch the youth dancers’ IG post below accepting Shak’s invitation.

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Rauw Alejandro Launches ‘La Tribuna del Fútbol’ in Puerto Rico

Soccer fans, rejoice! Rauw Alejandro is bringing World Cup fever to Puerto Rico with La Tribuna del Fútbol, a free fan experience running from June 11 to July 19 at Ecos Sport Puerto Rico. Announced Friday (May 22), the event is designed as a gathering place for fans across the island, with daily screenings of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches alongside live music, food, cultural activations and family-friendly programming.

Beyond the match screenings, La Tribuna del Fútbol will also feature the Rauw Cup 2026 in U16, U20 and adult divisions, as well as padel, beach tennis and beach volleyball tournaments. The programming also expands beyond sports with pilates, bachata and salsa sessions, exclusive watch parties — including the Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis card — and an official merchandise store.

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