AnimeReactor Community Awards - 2004

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 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

Fullmetal Alchemist

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Best Newcomer 2004

School Rumble

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Best Animation

Ghost in the Shell: INNOCENCE

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Best Story

Fullmetal Alchemist

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Best OP/ED-Combination

Elfen Lied

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Best OST

Madlax

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Best Male Character

Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist)

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Best Female Character

Lucy/Nyuu (Elfen Lied)

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Best Villain

Johann Liebert (Monster)

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Best Character Development

Planetes

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Best Action / Martial Arts

Samurai Champloo

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Best Adventure / Fantasy

Fullmetal Alchemist

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Best Drama

Elfen Lied

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Best Romance

Koi Kaze

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Best Comedy

Genshiken

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Best Fanservice / Ecchi

Elfen Lied

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Best Sci-Fi / Mecha

Ghost in the Shell - S.A.C. 2nd GIG

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Best Mystery / Thriller / Horror

Elfen Lied

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Best Quick Watch

Tokyo Godfathers

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