By Fans, For Fans
Unlike corporate awards that often reflect industry bias, the Anime Fan Choice Awards is a true representation of what anime enthusiasts love. Every vote counts, and every fan has a voice.
100% Fan Votes
No industry panels or corporate influence, just pure fan passion.
Transparent Process
Clear voting procedures and publicly verifiable results.
Community-First
Categories and nominees selected based on community feedback.
The Otaku Picks
Vote for the best.
Best Screenplay Adaptation
For anime that did justice to its source material.
Peak Fiction Award
The anime that defines excellence.
Most Underrated Anime
A hidden gem that deserved more love.
Best Emotional Impact
For anime that hit the hardest emotionally.
Hype Train Award
The most electrifying anime that kept fans on the edge.
Best Soundtrack
The music that enhanced the anime experience.
The Otaku Rejects
Vote for the worst.
Biggest Letdown
The anime that hurt expectations the most.
Worst Sequel
A follow-up that ruined everything.
Most Wasted Potential
Shows that had a great premise but failed to deliver.
Worst Adaptation (Source Material Massacre Award)
A tragic anime adaptation of a beloved manga/LN.
Worst Animation
The most painful-to-watch animation disaster
The "Tried Too Hard" Award
An anime that wanted to be deep but ended up cringe.
Awards Schedule
Mark your calendar for these important dates in the Anime Fan Choice Awards.
Nominations Open
Fans can submit their nominations for each category.
Nominations Close
Final nominees are tallied and announced.
Voting Begins
Fans can vote for their favorites among the nominees.
Voting Ends
Final votes are counted and verified.
Results Announced
Winners are announced on our Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Anime Fan Choice Awards.
What are the "The Otaku Picks" and "The Otaku Rejects"?New
The Anime Fan Choice Awards are further divided into two major sub-awards: The Otaku Picks and The Otaku Rejects. The Otaku Picks are the best of the best, while The Otaku Rejects are the most disappointing anime of the year. This allows fans to celebrate both their favorites and the ones that didn't meet expectations.
How are nominees selected?
Nominees are selected through an open nomination process where fans can submit their choices. The most-nominated titles in each category become the official nominees.
How does voting work?
Each fan gets one vote per category. We use email verification to ensure voting integrity. Results are tabulated and independently verified.
Who can participate?
Anyone who loves anime can participate! The Anime Fan Choice Awards is open to fans worldwide.
How can I watch the awards ceremony?
This being the first season of the Anime Fan Choice Awards, we will be directly announcing the winners on our website. We may consider a live ceremony in the future based on fan feedback.