My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON holds a commanding lead in the Anime of the Year market due to its status as the concluding chapter of a long-running franchise with an enormous global fanbase, which has translated into strong fan-voting momentum ahead of the May 23 ceremony. Nominees were announced April 2, and the series earned 15 total nods, including key categories that often signal awards success. DAN DA DAN Season 2 trails despite topping the nomination count with 20 entries, reflecting its critical buzz and visual flair but less emotional closure weight. Gachiakuta follows with 16 nods and fresh manga acclaim, while smaller contenders like Takopi’s Original Sin, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, and The Summer Hikaru Died remain long shots absent major late shifts in voter sentiment.