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
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Best Newcomer
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Best Animation
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
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Best Story
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Best OP/ED Combination
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
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Best OST
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
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Best Male Character
Sagara Sousuke (Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu)
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Best Female Character
Chidori Kaname (Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu)
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Best Character Development
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Best Action
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Best Adventure/Fantasy Anime
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Best Drama Anime
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Best Romance Anime
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Best Comedy Anime
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Best Fanservice/Ecchi Anime
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Best Sci-Fi/Mecha Anime
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
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