Lazarus has locked in overwhelming market consensus for Best Original Anime at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards through its standout MAPPA production and direction by Shinichiro Watanabe, the creator behind Cowboy Bebop. The series' distinctive character work, thematic depth on humanity's endgame, and strong industry buzz positioned it as the clear frontrunner ahead of the May 23 ceremony in Tokyo. Nominees like Apocalypse Hotel, DIGIMON BEATBREAK, and ZENSHU showed limited traction despite solid releases. An upset would require an unprecedented last-minute shift in voter sentiment or a surprise announcement altering the outcome, though historical patterns favor the frontrunner in this category once momentum solidifies.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedAnime Awards: Best Original Anime Winner
Anime Awards: Best Original Anime Winner
Lazarus 100.0%
Apocalypse Hotel <1%
DIGIMON BEATBREAK <1%
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX <1%
$18,650 Vol.
$18,650 Vol.
May 23, 2026
Apocalypse Hotel
No
DIGIMON BEATBREAK
No
Lazarus
Yes
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
No
Moonrise
No
ZENSHU
No
Lazarus 100.0%
Apocalypse Hotel <1%
DIGIMON BEATBREAK <1%
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX <1%
$18,650 Vol.
$18,650 Vol.
May 23, 2026
Apocalypse Hotel
$2,323 Vol.
No
DIGIMON BEATBREAK
$5,198 Vol.
No
Lazarus
$1,563 Vol.
Yes
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
$3,391 Vol.
No
Moonrise
$4,177 Vol.
No
ZENSHU
$1,998 Vol.
No
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026.
This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed title which comes first in alphabetical order.
The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Lazarus has locked in overwhelming market consensus for Best Original Anime at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards through its standout MAPPA production and direction by Shinichiro Watanabe, the creator behind Cowboy Bebop. The series' distinctive character work, thematic depth on humanity's endgame, and strong industry buzz positioned it as the clear frontrunner ahead of the May 23 ceremony in Tokyo. Nominees like Apocalypse Hotel, DIGIMON BEATBREAK, and ZENSHU showed limited traction despite solid releases. An upset would require an unprecedented last-minute shift in voter sentiment or a surprise announcement altering the outcome, though historical patterns favor the frontrunner in this category once momentum solidifies.
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026.
This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed title which comes first in alphabetical order.
The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed title which comes first in alphabetical order.
The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Apr 2, 2026, 7:15 PM ET
Volume
$18,650End Date
May 23, 2026Market Opened
Apr 2, 2026, 7:15 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026.
This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed title which comes first in alphabetical order.
The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Lazarus has locked in overwhelming market consensus for Best Original Anime at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards through its standout MAPPA production and direction by Shinichiro Watanabe, the creator behind Cowboy Bebop. The series' distinctive character work, thematic depth on humanity's endgame, and strong industry buzz positioned it as the clear frontrunner ahead of the May 23 ceremony in Tokyo. Nominees like Apocalypse Hotel, DIGIMON BEATBREAK, and ZENSHU showed limited traction despite solid releases. An upset would require an unprecedented last-minute shift in voter sentiment or a surprise announcement altering the outcome, though historical patterns favor the frontrunner in this category once momentum solidifies.
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are scheduled to occur in Japan on May 23, 2026.
This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed title which comes first in alphabetical order.
The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the listed title that wins the Best Original Anime Award at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
If, for any reason, no winner is declared by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed title which comes first in alphabetical order.
The resolution source will be the broadcast of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the official Crunchyroll website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$18,650End Date
May 23, 2026Market Opened
Apr 2, 2026, 7:15 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
Lazarus has locked in overwhelming market consensus for Best Original Anime at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards through its standout MAPPA production and direction by Shinichiro Watanabe, the creator behind Cowboy Bebop. The series' distinctive character work, thematic depth on humanity's endgame, and strong industry buzz positioned it as the clear frontrunner ahead of the May 23 ceremony in Tokyo. Nominees like Apocalypse Hotel, DIGIMON BEATBREAK, and ZENSHU showed limited traction despite solid releases. An upset would require an unprecedented last-minute shift in voter sentiment or a surprise announcement altering the outcome, though historical patterns favor the frontrunner in this category once momentum solidifies.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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