AnimeReactor Community Awards - 2003

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The best anime of 2003, as decided on by a couple of hundred fans from the AnimeReactor Community in a series of public polls. The specifc awards and a shortlist of titles for each one is drawn up by a jury (nominated in an earlier vote), and then every member of the board has an opportunity to vote for their favourites. More information on the process can be found in this post, and the results in full are given here, with elite jury picks for some of the awards.

Best Anime Overall

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Best Newcomer

Fullmetal Alchemist

Best Animation

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Best Story

Juuni Kokuki

Best OP/ED Combination

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Best OST

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Best Male Character

Sagara Sousuke (Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu)

Best Female Character

Chidori Kaname (Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu)

Best Character Development

Juuni Kokuki

Best Action

Naruto

Best Adventure/Fantasy Anime

Scrapped Princess

Best Drama Anime

Kimi ga Nozomu Eien

Best Romance Anime

Kimi ga Nozomu Eien

Best Comedy Anime

Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu

Best Fanservice/Ecchi Anime

Green Green TV

Best Sci-Fi/Mecha Anime

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Best Sports Anime

Hikaru no Go