AnimeReactor Community Awards - 2002
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The best anime of 2002, as decided on by about a 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. The 2002 awards were voted on during the fall of 2006.
- Best Anime Overall
- Best Story
- Best Character Development
- Best Animation / Visual Effects
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Opening / Ending
- Best Action / Martial Arts Anime
- Best Adventure / Fantasy Anime
- Best Drama Anime
- Best Romance / Love Story Anime
- Best Comedy Anime
- Best Fanservice / Ecchi Anime
- Best Sci-Fi / Mecha Anime
- Best Mystery / Thriller / Horror Anime
- Best Quick Watch Anime
- Best Male Character
Ayato Kamina (RahXephon)
- Best Female Character
Kasuga Ayumu "Osaka" (Azumanga Daiou)
- Best Villain
Gauron (Full Metal Panic!)