Wednesday, November 03, 2004

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