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 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. 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!)