Newtype's 'Top 25 Anime of All Time'

Last week, Pata at Irresponsible Pictures pointed out the press release from Newtype USA trumpeting the "Top 25 Anime of All Time." To help celebrate its second anniversary, the magazine ran a three-month open ballot that drew 11,700 votes from readers.

I finally broke open the November issue this evening, so for those unwilling to plop down $12.98 ($16.98 Canadian) for a copy, here's the list.

Be warned: Some of the choices may leave you scratching your head.

1. Neon Genesis Evangelion
2. Cowboy Bebop
3. Inuyasha
4. Rurouni Kenshin
5. Trigun
6. Fruits Basket
7. Robotech
8. Ranma 1/2
9. Love Hina
10. Sailor Moon
11. Hellsing
12. FLCL
13. Fushigi Yugi
14. Chobits
15. Akira
16. Tenchi Muyo!
17. Azumanga Daioh
18. Initial D
19. Dragon Ball Z
20. Vision of Escaflowne
21. Full Metal Panic!
22. Gundam Seed
23. Wolf's Rain
24. Cardcaptor Sakura
25. Excel Saga