Best Anime you've Seen in 2004

*nova* · Dec 02, 2004, 12:25 PM

I don't think I'm posting this too early, but I'd like to know everyone's opinion on the best anime they've seen this year.

This goes across the board-ova, movie or series. Was it an emotional connection? was it because you were able to watch it again and again? or was it just because you and your pals were able to get great cosplay outfits out of it? <--sorta joking. It doesn't have to been of one that came out this year, because licensing and subbing just don't coincide right, and i know some of us don't fansub religiously, me included. Runner-ups are great to list to.

Nova's Best Anime of 2004

R.O.D. TV

The story, the characters and the plot kept me guessing through every episode. The fact that every character shown played an intregral to the story made this the best series I've seen this year. While the premise of a detective agency run by oddball hotties is anything but original, the weaponry of Paper just seem to bring the story to another level. The progression of the characters gave you a reason to care about the girls, and the comedy aspect also made this an enjoyable series.

Runner-Up

Saikano

Just because I cried, and it brought a new meaning to the term THE END.

Excuse me while i go back to watching bleach, possibly next year's best anime....

*FallenOne* · Dec 02, 2004, 12:54 PM

Naruto. Started it earlier this year, haven't stopped watching it since. The characters, the story, everything about it is great. (xcept filler eps around 100)

*Seshoumaru* · Dec 02, 2004, 02:12 PM

My choices would be Fullmetal Alchemist and Naruto... why? Because of the story, the characters, the action and the comedy... almost everyting... I think I would rate FMA slightly higher than Naruto, because of it's originality... Yup, FMA has to be THE best title this year...

Eriadd · Dec 02, 2004, 02:33 PM

Eriadd's Choice for Best Newly Aquired Anime of '04

Read or Die TV. I agree with nova on this one, this series is really, really, oh so very good. I was hooked to the OVA and now I'm addicted to the TV series spinoff.

2nd Place: Kino's Journey. I like it. A lot. That's all.

*nova* · Dec 02, 2004, 02:59 PM

i liked kino's journey a lot too, but saikano popped into my head before kino.

*Sendo* · Dec 02, 2004, 03:29 PM

I think Read or Die was the best for me this year. Original storyline, characters, abilities and stuff....all amazing with awesome drawing tecniques. Seen it in summer time though.

Then I watched G.T.O 1 month ago and that was very good also.

And...Elfen lied probably one of the best anime of this year. Very original plot which decorated with gore....the turn of events was very interesting in this one so I really enjoy it.

yup....I think these are my Top 3 for this year...

*Ragn0r0x* · Dec 02, 2004, 06:11 PM

Read or Die, NAruto, and FMA

Antharias · Dec 02, 2004, 06:36 PM

King of Bandits Jing: Good characters, good Girls, Good OST, Good everything!

*firegirl22* · Dec 02, 2004, 08:30 PM

Yukikaze, great animations, great storyline ( in the first disc at least) and a promise for much more in future eps. It's an ova, so the next disc will end it, which I've been waiting a LONG while for.

*HRob* · Dec 03, 2004, 01:43 AM

Hey What's going on here? We still got 28 days left. I'm not picking yet, i still have a couple of animes i wanna see before the year ends, and a couple i want to finish watching to make my final decision.

p-Projectz · Dec 03, 2004, 04:43 AM

Of course elfen lied was the best anime this year!Not some f... naruto.Sorry for my opinion but i hate naruto.

Dec 02, 2004, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
nova barefoot hotcake Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 234 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 310	Best Anime you've Seen in 2004 I don't think I'm posting this too early, but I'd like to know everyone's opinion on the best anime they've seen this year. This goes across the board-ova, movie or series. Was it an emotional connection? was it because you were able to watch it again and again? or was it just because you and your pals were able to get great cosplay outfits out of it? <--sorta joking. It doesn't have to been of one that came out this year, because licensing and subbing just don't coincide right, and i know some of us don't fansub religiously, me included. Runner-ups are great to list to. Nova's Best Anime of 2004 R.O.D. TV The story, the characters and the plot kept me guessing through every episode. The fact that every character shown played an intregral to the story made this the best series I've seen this year. While the premise of a detective agency run by oddball hotties is anything but original, the weaponry of Paper just seem to bring the story to another level. The progression of the characters gave you a reason to care about the girls, and the comedy aspect also made this an enjoyable series. Runner-Up Saikano Just because I cried, and it brought a new meaning to the term THE END. Excuse me while i go back to watching bleach, possibly next year's best anime.... __________________
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FallenOne Soul of the Immortal Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Konoha Posts: 411 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 546	Naruto. Started it earlier this year, haven't stopped watching it since. The characters, the story, everything about it is great. (xcept filler eps around 100) __________________ The end is important in all things.
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Seshoumaru AO Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leidschendam, The Netherlands Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 210	My choices would be Fullmetal Alchemist and Naruto... why? Because of the story, the characters, the action and the comedy... almost everyting... I think I would rate FMA slightly higher than Naruto, because of it's originality... Yup, FMA has to be THE best title this year...
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Eriadd The Antagonist Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Credits: 1,896	Eriadd's Choice for Best Newly Aquired Anime of '04 Read or Die TV. I agree with nova on this one, this series is really, really, oh so very good. I was hooked to the OVA and now I'm addicted to the TV series spinoff. 2nd Place: Kino's Journey. I like it. A lot. That's all.
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nova barefoot hotcake Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 234 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 310	i liked kino's journey a lot too, but saikano popped into my head before kino. __________________
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Sendo Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Whatever Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 210	I think Read or Die was the best for me this year. Original storyline, characters, abilities and stuff....all amazing with awesome drawing tecniques. Seen it in summer time though. Then I watched G.T.O 1 month ago and that was very good also. And...Elfen lied probably one of the best anime of this year. Very original plot which decorated with gore....the turn of events was very interesting in this one so I really enjoy it. yup....I think these are my Top 3 for this year... __________________ I have an ambition...that I have no intention to leave as just a dream
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Ragn0r0x Gundam Builder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SAn Diego Posts: 712 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 488	Read or Die, NAruto, and FMA __________________
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Antharias Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cd. Juarez, Chih. Mexico Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 110	Best Anime seen in 2004 King of Bandits Jing: Good characters, good Girls, Good OST, Good everything!
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firegirl22 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 310	Yukikaze, great animations, great storyline ( in the first disc at least) and a promise for much more in future eps. It's an ova, so the next disc will end it, which I've been waiting a LONG while for.
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Dec 03, 2004, 01:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
HRob Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 110	Hey What's going on here? We still got 28 days left. I'm not picking yet, i still have a couple of animes i wanna see before the year ends, and a couple i want to finish watching to make my final decision.
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p-Projectz Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 10	Of course elfen lied was the best anime this year!Not some f... naruto.Sorry for my opinion but i hate naruto.
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