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Anime Awards: Best Director Winner

Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora (DAN DA DAN Season 2) 43%

Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2) 40%

Kenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama (My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON) 35%

Ryohei Takeshita (The Summer Hikaru Died) 29%

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Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora (DAN DA DAN Season 2) 43%

Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2) 40%

Kenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama (My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON) 35%

Ryohei Takeshita (The Summer Hikaru Died) 29%

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Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora (DAN DA DAN Season 2)

$8 Vol.

43%

Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2)

$0 Vol.

40%

Kenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama (My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON)

$38 Vol.

35%

Ryohei Takeshita (The Summer Hikaru Died)

$56 Vol.

29%

Shinya Iino (Takopi's Original Sin)

$149 Vol.

9%

Fumihiko Suganuma (Gachiakuta)

$83 Vol.

40%

The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed individual that wins the award for Best Director at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed individual which comes first in alphabetical order. The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Trader consensus slightly favors Akinori Fudesaka and Norihiro Naganuma for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 at 25.5% implied probability, driven by the show's narrative depth, character-driven acclaim, and multiple nominations including Best Drama following the April 2 announcement. DAN DA DAN Season 2 directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora trail at 18%, propelled by the series' 20 total nods, explosive action choreography, and prior-year momentum, while Fumihiko Suganuma's Gachiakuta debut (15.5%) gains from breakout original appeal amid strong streaming metrics. The tight field reflects split fan voter sentiment—narrative polish versus spectacle—with My Hero Academia's finale hype (14%) and niche entries like The Summer Hikaru Died adding volatility. Final judging and the May 23 Tokyo ceremony will decide amid historical fan-vote unpredictability.

The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed individual that wins the award for Best Director at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed individual which comes first in alphabetical order.

The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$335
End Date
May 23, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 2, 2026, 7:23 PM ET

Resolver

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The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed individual that wins the award for Best Director at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed individual which comes first in alphabetical order. The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed individual that wins the award for Best Director at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed individual which comes first in alphabetical order. The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Trader consensus slightly favors Akinori Fudesaka and Norihiro Naganuma for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 at 25.5% implied probability, driven by the show's narrative depth, character-driven acclaim, and multiple nominations including Best Drama following the April 2 announcement. DAN DA DAN Season 2 directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora trail at 18%, propelled by the series' 20 total nods, explosive action choreography, and prior-year momentum, while Fumihiko Suganuma's Gachiakuta debut (15.5%) gains from breakout original appeal amid strong streaming metrics. The tight field reflects split fan voter sentiment—narrative polish versus spectacle—with My Hero Academia's finale hype (14%) and niche entries like The Summer Hikaru Died adding volatility. Final judging and the May 23 Tokyo ceremony will decide amid historical fan-vote unpredictability.

The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed individual that wins the award for Best Director at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed individual which comes first in alphabetical order.

The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$335
End Date
May 23, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 2, 2026, 7:23 PM ET

Resolver

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The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed individual that wins the award for Best Director at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed individual which comes first in alphabetical order. The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Anime Awards: Best Director Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 6 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora (DAN DA DAN Season 2)" at 43%, followed by "Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2)" at 40%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 43¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 43% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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The current frontrunner for "Anime Awards: Best Director Winner" is "Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora (DAN DA DAN Season 2)" at 43%, meaning the market assigns a 43% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2)" at 40%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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