Gachiakuta holds a commanding lead in the Best Character Design category thanks to its bold, gritty visual style that has drawn widespread praise since the April nominations. Traders see the series as the clear favorite based on its strong showing across multiple categories and enthusiastic fan response to the character work. DAN DA DAN Season 2 follows as the main challenger, benefiting from its established popularity and prior awards success, while the remaining contenders trail due to narrower appeal or less buzz around their designs. With the Crunchyroll Anime Awards ceremony set for May 23, any late shifts in public sentiment or voting patterns could still influence the final outcome.