AnimeReactor Community Awards - 2003

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

Fullmetal Alchemist

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Best Animation

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

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Best Story

Juuni Kokuki

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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

Juuni Kokuki

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Best Action

Naruto

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Best Adventure/Fantasy Anime

Scrapped Princess

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Best Drama Anime

Kimi ga Nozomu Eien

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Best Romance Anime

Kimi ga Nozomu Eien

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Best Comedy Anime

Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu

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Best Fanservice/Ecchi Anime

Green Green TV

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Best Sci-Fi/Mecha Anime

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

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Best Sports Anime

Hikaru no Go

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