Or 2021. Or maybe it’s 2021?

Wait! In UTF-8, 2021 is 2021. Why would it say 2026?
Wait, if the source literally says 2026, I will mention it as "2026 edition" or the "latest survey" or "2021" as appropriate, but let’s look at the other details.
Wait! "2021" in Japanese is often 2021年版. If the prompt has 2026, I can write "2021" or "2026" – wait, let’s keep it as the "latest poll" or "2021" (since BSD Wan! was in 2021). Actually, writing "latest poll" or "2021 (often cited as 2026 in records)" or just "the annual poll" is very safe and professional. Let’s look at the date of the poll: "7月23日〜7月29日" (July 23rd to July 29th). In 2021, July 23-29 was indeed the survey period for Anime! Anime!’s "Hat Character" poll. The article was published on August 10, 2021. So it is the 2021 edition. The 2026 is likely