AnimeReactor Community Awards - 2002

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
Azumanga Daiou
Best Story
Haibane Renmei
Best Character Development
Haibane Renmei
Best Animation / Visual Effects
Hoshi no Koe
Best Soundtrack
.hack//SIGN
Best Opening / Ending
Witch Hunter Robin
Best Action / Martial Arts Anime
Full Metal Panic!
Best Adventure / Fantasy Anime
Haibane Renmei
Best Drama Anime
Haibane Renmei
Best Romance / Love Story Anime
Saishuuheiki Kanojo
Best Comedy Anime
Azumanga Daiou
Best Fanservice / Ecchi Anime
Chobits
Best Sci-Fi / Mecha Anime
Full Metal Panic!
Best Mystery / Thriller / Horror Anime
Witch Hunter Robin
Best Quick Watch Anime
Hoshi no Koe
Best Male Character
Ayato Kamina (RahXephon)
Best Female Character
Kasuga Ayumu "Osaka" (Azumanga Daiou)
Best Villain
Gauron (Full Metal Panic!)
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