Tariq Obaid’s leading position as Taro Sakamoto in SAKAMOTO DAYS stems from the series’ fresh action-driven narrative and multiple nominations in the category, positioning the protagonist’s voice work as a standout among 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards contenders. Ghada Omar’s Yor Forger from SPY x FAMILY Season 3 follows closely, drawing on the franchise’s established fanbase and prior Arabic dub success, while Fatima Zakaria’s Osaragi from the same new title splits attention within SAKAMOTO DAYS. Traders are weighing SAKAMOTO DAYS’ critical momentum against SPY x FAMILY’s continuity, with the May 23 ceremony in Tokyo serving as the immediate catalyst that could resolve the tight race among the six nominees.