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Anime Awards: Best Original Anime Winner

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Anime Awards: Best Original Anime Winner

ZENSHU 37%

Lazarus 31%

Apocalypse Hotel 12.8%

DIGIMON BEATBREAK 3.8%

Polymarket

$11,306 Vol.

ZENSHU 37%

Lazarus 31%

Apocalypse Hotel 12.8%

DIGIMON BEATBREAK 3.8%

Polymarket

$11,306 Vol.

ZENSHU

$1,292 Vol.

37%

Lazarus

$919 Vol.

31%

Apocalypse Hotel

$1,804 Vol.

13%

DIGIMON BEATBREAK

$4,612 Vol.

4%

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

$2,174 Vol.

3%

Moonrise

$506 Vol.

1%

The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award 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 title 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 positions ZENSHU as the frontrunner at 44% implied probability for Best Original Anime at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, driven by its surprise Winter 2025 breakout as an emotional isekai drama with multiple nominations boosting campaign momentum and fan voter enthusiasm during the April 3–14 voting window. Apocalypse Hotel has surged to 32.4% on robust streaming metrics, a solid 8.05 MyAnimeList score, and fervent online buzz positioning it as a post-apocalyptic underdog with unforced humor and worldbuilding, gaining ground since late April amid fan campaigns. Lazarus holds 26.5% thanks to director Shinichirō Watanabe's prestige and MAPPA's production polish, though its cyberpunk thriller appeal faces stiffer competition; low-volume others trail amid thin liquidity. With the May 23 ceremony nearing, final judge deliberations could spark last-minute shifts in this closely contested field.

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

This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award 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 title 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
$11,306
End Date
May 23, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 2, 2026, 7:15 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award 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 title 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 title that wins the Best Original Anime Award 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 title 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 positions ZENSHU as the frontrunner at 44% implied probability for Best Original Anime at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, driven by its surprise Winter 2025 breakout as an emotional isekai drama with multiple nominations boosting campaign momentum and fan voter enthusiasm during the April 3–14 voting window. Apocalypse Hotel has surged to 32.4% on robust streaming metrics, a solid 8.05 MyAnimeList score, and fervent online buzz positioning it as a post-apocalyptic underdog with unforced humor and worldbuilding, gaining ground since late April amid fan campaigns. Lazarus holds 26.5% thanks to director Shinichirō Watanabe's prestige and MAPPA's production polish, though its cyberpunk thriller appeal faces stiffer competition; low-volume others trail amid thin liquidity. With the May 23 ceremony nearing, final judge deliberations could spark last-minute shifts in this closely contested field.

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

This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award 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 title 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
$11,306
End Date
May 23, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 2, 2026, 7:15 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award 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 title 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 Original Anime 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 "ZENSHU" at 37%, followed by "Lazarus" at 31%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 37¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 37% 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.

As of today, "Anime Awards: Best Original Anime Winner" has generated $11.3K in total trading volume since the market launched on Apr 2, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Anime Awards: Best Original Anime Winner," browse the 6 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Anime Awards: Best Original Anime Winner" is "ZENSHU" at 37%, meaning the market assigns a 37% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Lazarus" at 31%. 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.

The resolution rules for "Anime Awards: Best Original Anime Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.