AnimeReactor Community Awards - 2004
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The best anime of 2004, as decided on by a couple of hundred fans from the AnimeReactor Community in a series of public polls. The specific awards and a short list 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
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Best Newcomer 2004
- School Rumble
- Best Animation
- Ghost in the Shell: INNOCENCE
- Best Story
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Best OP/ED-Combination
- Elfen Lied
- Best OST
- Madlax
- Best Male Character
- Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Best Female Character
- Lucy/Nyuu (Elfen Lied)
- Best Villain
- Johann Liebert (Monster)
- Best Character Development
- Planetes
- Best Action / Martial Arts
- Samurai Champloo
- Best Adventure / Fantasy
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Best Drama
- Elfen Lied
- Best Romance
- Koi Kaze
- Best Comedy
- Genshiken
- Best Fanservice / Ecchi
- Elfen Lied
- Best Sci-Fi / Mecha
- Ghost in the Shell - S.A.C. 2nd GIG
- Best Mystery / Thriller / Horror
- Elfen Lied
- Best Quick Watch
- Tokyo Godfathers