Trader consensus positions DAN DA DAN Season 2 as the clear frontrunner at 55.5% implied probability for Best Animation at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, propelled by its leading 20 nominations announced April 2—building on 22 nods last year—and Science Saru's signature fluid, inventive visuals that dominated critical reception and fan discourse during its fall 2025 run. Solo Leveling Season 2 holds 20.5% on A-1 Pictures' polished action sequences, though its Anime of the Year snub tempered hype. My Hero Academia Final Season trails at 12.5%, buoyed by Bones studio's high-stakes finale animation and top shonen ratings. Dark horses Gachiakuta (4%) and Takopi's Original Sin (3.7%) attract niche praise for bold aesthetics, while ONE PIECE lingers at 1.3%. With fan voting open and the May 23 ceremony approaching, late buzz or guild-like precursor sentiment could spark shifts in this competitive field.