And the Winner Is...

What's that tune running through your head? Chances are its the theme song to your favorite anime series. But which one is the best? The nominees for Best Anime Theme Song are Dragonball GT, Fullmetal Alchemist and Yu Yu Hakusho. And the winner is...

Dragonball GT

Dragonball GT can be see on DVD and on Cartoon Network.

Those vivid colors and smooth-as-silk motion are what gives our anime its edge. This year's nominees "good animation" to a new level and gave us visual effects beyond anything we ever imagined. The nominees for Best Animation are Ghost in the Shell, Fullmetal Alchemist and Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. And the winner is...

Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell was the blockbuster anime movie created by Mamoru Oshii in 1995. Oshii release Ghost in the Shell 2:Innocence in 2004.

Our love of anime quickly expanded into the toy industry and our beloved action figures were born. These little gems have been customized over the years, resulting in beautiful recreations of our favorite anime heroes. The nominees for the Best Anime Action Figure of 2004 are Gogeta SSJ4, Vash The Stampede (12" - Trigun) and Botan (Yu Yu Hakusho). And the winner is...

Gogeta SSJ4

Gogeta SSJ4 is the result of a fusion between Goku and Vegeta in Dragonball GT.

Like any genre, there are dozens of one-hit wonders in anime. But every once in a while, a legend comes along and gives you something more. Our winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award in anime is just such a person. This year's Anime Lifetime Achievement Award goes to... Akira Toriyama for his wonderful Dragonball stories

That's it for the 2005 Anime Awards from About.com. We hope you enjoyed the show and look forward to seeing you again next year! :)