Dan Da Dan Season 2 holds the strongest position among Best Animation nominees at the upcoming Crunchyroll Anime Awards due to its record 20 total nominations and continued critical buzz following last year’s standout performance. The series benefits from Science SARU’s distinctive animation style, viral cultural impact, and strong guild and critic support that historically signals voter preference in this category. Solo Leveling Season 2 trails as the next contender with solid action sequences and A-1 Pictures production values, though it sits outside the Anime of the Year slate. Gachiakuta, ONE PIECE, My Hero Academia Final Season, and Takopi’s Original Sin round out the field with fewer overall nods and less momentum heading into the ceremony, where final voting and last-minute industry sentiment could still influence outcomes.