The nominees for the sixth Astra TV Awards, organized by the Hollywood Creative Alliance, have been announced. The full list is available on the official website. In the Best Anime Series category, six titles are in the running for the 2026 award: STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Dandelion, Mao, Witch Hat Atelier, Battle Rooster, and Sakamoto Days. The winners will be revealed at a ceremony in Los Angeles on August 15.
The Hollywood Creative Alliance is a group of entertainment critics, journalists, creators, and industry voices that recognizes outstanding work in film and television. Previously known as the Hollywood Critics Association, the organization changed its name to reflect a broader focus that now includes streaming projects, animation, and international television.
Past winners of the Astra TV Award for Best Anime Series include Solo Leveling (Season 1) and Dragon Ball Daima, both celebrated for their standout animation and cultural influence. The category continues to spotlight the growing reach of anime across global entertainment.
Right now, only the first episode of the new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run is streaming on Netflix. More episodes are slated to arrive later this fall, bringing fans a new chapter in the long-running and much-loved franchise.
