Best of /r/anime 2025: Winners!

Welcome to the finale of Best of /r/anime 2025!

***Spoiler warning: some comments and posts below contain spoilers for the series indicated in the [square brackets].***

Apologies for the delay in getting these results out! Without further ado though, the winners are:

[](#Skyhype)

##Best Comments

* u/Superior_Mirage/'s breakdown of a moment between 2 supporting characters in [Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 20]>![, of how Luomen's actions and words as he rebukes Lakan expresses his own anger and frustration](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1kz77gv/kusuriya_no_hitorigoto_season_2_the_apothecary/mv4gduk/)!< Nominated by /u/komarist

* /u/Shocketheth's [comment on a Fire Force clip](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1j3bf98/nude_calendars_are_serious_business_fire_force/mfypmwz/) was simply hilarious. Nominated by /u/Shimmering-Sky

* /u/DustyBot23's praise of [Tino as a fanservice character in Let this Grieving Soul Retire S2](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1o3ynxz/nageki_no_bourei_wa_intai_shitai_season_2_let/nizbl3n/), echoing the thoughts of fellow watchers, and is proven by her repeat appearances on the karma charts. Nominated by /u/Komarist

* /u/sillypion's comment (part of a 31-comment chain) in the Toradora Ep 19 Rewatch, for its legendary Christmas episode, [Toradora]>![which examines various pieces of Taiga's beliefs and love for Christmas, and how she then loses all of them](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1pux863/toradora_christmas_club_rewatch_2025_episode_19/nw31z8t/?share_id=055vW7dBZroIakD4WVpeS)!< Nominated by /u/Holofan4life

* /u/FD4cry1's comment [in the 1960s anime rewatch is a very extensive history of Golden Bat, ](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1ipm7ll/rewatch_3episode_rule_1960s_anime_golden_bat/mcszkyf/) a relatively obscure super-hero in the west. Nominated by u/No_Rex

##Most Enjoyable Rewatches

* /u/Pixelsabre's long-awaited [Rose of Versailles Rewatch](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1o3ed07/rewatch_rose_of_versailles_rewatch_announcement/). The return of a longtime and well-regarded host of classic anime, Pixel also did in-depth research as always, and contributed trivia related to historical events in the story. Nominated by /u/Shimmering-Sky

* /u/No_Rex's [3-episode rule 1960s rewatch](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1htplqv/rewatch_3episode_rule_1960s_anime_astro_boy/). It was a really unique rewatch that made for an intriguing and enlightening look into some of the very first steps and evolutions of the anime industry, and left participants with a deeper appreciation for anime production and its history. Nominated by /u/FD4cry1

* /u/siegfried72 's [8th annual K-ON!](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1medgou/announcing_the_8th_annual_kon_rewatch_info/) rewatch, rebooting an r/anime tradition. Even with the high turnout, participants were able to freely discuss various facets of the anime, with helpful rewatchers helping to guide some of the overall rewatch narrative as well. Nominated by /u/Zeallfnonex

* /u/aniMayor's [Show By Rock!!](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1jnl2dm/show_by_rock_10th_anniversary_rewatch/) rewatch. Ani took out all the stops for bonus content, sharing not just an incredible amount of songs from the franchise, but also information on the bands themselves and the rise and fall of the franchise as a whole. Nominated by /u/JollyGee29

* /u/LittleIslander's [Pride Month/Takako Shimura](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1kuj3si/rewatch_pride_month_rewatch_aoi_hana_hourou/) rewatch. Focusing on a singular creator, participants could analyze how she re-used and refined ideas over time. In addition, LittleIslander wrote reviews for Takako Shimura's numerous manga throughout the rewatch, making it a one-stop shop for Shimura's works. Nominated by /u/JollyGee29

##Most Valuable Contributor

* u/LeonKevlar continues to create an uncountably large number of stitches for episode discussions, as well as being a consistent presence to chat about new episodes. The stitches are a really neat thing to get to see, and aren't really readily available elsewhere; a very cool contribution to the community. Nominated by /u/FetchFrosh

* /u/puddo for advocating for shorts and indie animation. They write both [long form posts](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1kcqp97/the_world_of_anime_short_film_part_i_from_short/) and [overviews of recent releases](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1nas2z1/animation_student_films_2025/), as well as regularly posting numerous short films they find interesting to the sub. With /r/anime often focused on giant corporate projects, it makes Puddo's posts a breath of fresh air. Nominated by /u/ZaphodBeebblebrox

* /u/LittleIslander for in general being an enjoyable presence with their lovely way with words, and passion for anime. They wrote weekly thoughts and adaptation notes on *Anne Shirley*, an anime/literary work they are passionate about, hosted 3 great rewatches, as well as [contributied](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1mav4j7/short_and_sweet_sundays_one_sided_conversation_in/) to [writing pieces](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1lvpwii/seasonal_short_and_sweets_improvement_through/) on the sub. Nominated by /u/mysterybiscuitsoyeah

* /u/notathrowaway75 for keeping our [Episode Discussion Thread archive](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/wiki/discussion_archive) up to date for quite a few years now. Autolovepon posts a large number of threads every season, and notathroaway75 organizes them neatly in our subreddit wiki, helping keep an in-house archive and repository for a subreddit mainstay. Nominated by /u/mysterybiscuitsoyeah

* /u/theangryeditor for being a CDF MVP and a daily thread regular. [They](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1peg2ki/casual_discussion_fridays_week_of_december_05_2025/nscpylq/) [banter](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1kcnhcl/casual_discussion_fridays_week_of_may_02_2025/mqxn6mg/) [well](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1kyq502/casual_discussion_fridays_week_of_may_30_2025/mvavtgj/), despite once once blatantly spoiling the ending of Gunbuster to the nominator. Nominated by /u/Sporadia

##Best Original Content

* u/badspler's [Rainbow Recommendation chart was some quality April Fools fun.](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1joagtq/a_rainbow_of_recommendations/) Nominated by /u/FetchFrosh

* /u/Ponkan_dayo's [Tatami Galaxy fanart was a beautiful and creative depiction of a certain "rose coloured campus life".](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1m5yd08/the_tatami_galaxy_fanart) Nominated by /u/KendotsX

* /u/Shimmering-Sky's [Komugi and Meruem wallpaper from the [HxH Rewatch]](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1n51fzs/hunter_x_hunter_2011_discussion_week_22episodes/nbp8vmf/?share_id=COPrmhrTiLAeVlHuZ1wrY) for being an evolution of her artistic abilities, as she first incorporates [gradient lineart edits](https://i.imgur.com/bOfJapr.png) into her work. Nominated by /u/Shocketheth

* u/hanr10's [Princess of the Crystal (Mawaru Penguindrum) fanart](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1pza5bk/princess_of_the_crystal_mawaru_penguindrum/) for simply being incredible and worthy of recognition. Nominated by /u/Shimmering-Sky

* /u/Zeallfnonex's [Oscar Francios de Jarjayes fanart](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1pu8qrg/oscar_francois_de_jarjayes_the_rose_of_versailles). Oscar looked up in the hardest of times to face what came ahead, and this fanart perfectly captures the inspiration she ignites in others. Nominated by /u/KendotsX

##Best Original Essay

* /u/Master_of_Ares's [Short & Sweet about 6 frames in Idolmaster](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1l6h3is/short_and_sweet_sundays_animation_in_6_frames_in/). An essay about probably the shortest amount of anime, it was an enjoyable keyframe by keyframe breakdown of how much goes into just slightly more than a second of motion. Nominated by /u/VoidEmbracedWitch

* u/JollyGee29's [essay about the tragedy of Newtypes in Gundam](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1la1vra/casual_discussion_fridays_week_of_june_13_2025/my0xh2x/) during Gundam GQuuuuuuX's airing, a super interesting read for people deep into the UC side of Gundam in particular. Nominated by /u/Shimmering-Sky

* u/RPO777's [analysis of [Kiki's Delivery Service]](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/s/qeQ9poAfXG) for praising the movie in a thoughtful and interesting way, analyzing its symbolism throughout the narrative. Nominated by /u/Holofan4life

##Best Original Review

* /u/Western_Promise3063's ["I hate the [Water Magician] with every fiber of my being"](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1nlh8ii/i_hate_the_water_magician_with_every_fiber_of_my/), with its pure raw emotion shining a light on a show everyone hated. The apt comparison to professional wrestling showed the frustration of a "go read the light novel" anime. Nominated by /u/ussgordoncaptain2

* /u/cheeseop's [comparison of Girls Last Tour and Touring After the Apocalypse](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1q3aa5n/girls_last_tour_and_touring_after_the_apocalypse/). Contrasting both of the shows brought the elements that made each one tick to life. Nominated by /u/ZaphodBeebblebrox

* u/chaosof99, occasional reviewer of baseball-themed anime, returns with [their review of Catch Me At The Ballpark](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1q1yvoj/the_baseball_anime_guide_catch_me_at_the_ballpark/). It is short, honest, and pleasant, much like the show itself; a solid recommendation for the lighthearted SoL show. Nominated by /u/MyrnaMountWeazel

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Congratulations to all our winners! You will receive a message from us later today on your custom flair; and you should already be able to add the usual Trophy flair on https://flair.r-anime.moe/

And finally, a big thank you to...

- Everyone who spent the time to scour through the sub to find content to nominate. Many of the nominations have excellently detailed write-ups that we have trimmed for the sake of brevity, and so we urge you to re-visit the [original voting threads](https://redd.it/1q1m05j) or [the best of 2025 wiki page](/r/anime/wiki/bestof2025) for a better look at everything (updates will be done soon, I promise!).
- And everyone who participated in the voting process!

We hope you enjoyed Best of /r/anime 2025. If you have any feedback or suggestions on these awards, please do let us know. Otherwise, see you next year!

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Commentaires

mysterybiscuitsoyeah2026-01-25 23:33

thanks everyone again for participating, and congratulations to all the winners!

Please note that I have already dm-ed all of the winners regarding next steps for your custom flair.... except /u/western_promise3063 , as you have your chat option turned off. Please dm me instead, and we can go from there. Thank you!

Komarist2026-01-25 23:42

> is proven by her repeat appearances on the karma charts

[When the nominator is the one providing those images...](https://i.redd.it/obvqaa0lhn841.jpg)

[](#fingertwirl)

> puddo for advocating for shorts and indie animation. They write both long form posts and overviews of recent releases, as well as regularly posting numerous short films they find interesting to the sub

^ is what I'd ideally see across these awards and wish their posts were more upvoted. Otherwise, I completely miss this content

> theangryeditor for being a CDF MVP and a daily thread regular

[ ]>![I understand](https://i.imgur.com/UQdkni4.png)!<

[ ]: #wakarimasu

theangryeditor2026-01-26 03:55

[](#mentioned)

Shimmering-Sky2026-01-25 23:57

Congrats, everyone!

[](#congratulations)

And big thanks again to u/Shocketheth for nominating one of my wallpapers, it is much appreciated. [](#feelingloved)

Shocketheth2026-01-26 00:47

[](#happyclap)

Congratulations to winning [](#woo)

JollyGee292026-01-26 00:56

Thank you again for the nomination!

UMP45isnotflat2026-01-26 00:00

Thx for bringing "Tino fanservice" to my attention, definitely based.

Shocketheth2026-01-26 01:04

Hey thanks for the nominations and I'm glad that I won for the best Rewatch, —

Huh that category wasn't what made me win?

[My OG comment](#criticism)

Let's say that I was prepared to answer all of your questions asking "what the heck is wrong with me" and I had precame with an answer "absolutely nothing and for my next Rewatch I am going to [Sayonara"](#kms)

Now let's look what made me win [](#binoculars)

[](#shock)

I'm in despair! All those manservice put me in despair!

So thanks for the nomination [Sky](/u/Shimmering-Sky), as thanks for people voting me and I'm going to hang out until next time.

FD4cry12026-01-26 01:06

Really flattered to win something and thank you /u/No_Rex for the nomination!

[](#feelingloved)

And congrats to all the winners! [](#happyclap)

No_Rex2026-01-26 02:07

Grats for winning a very deserved award! You have been a great presence in rewatches last year.

Enel-2026-01-26 06:10

Wasn't the one you won with but I recently watched Eureka Seven like 3 weeks ago and checked the discussion threads from that rewatch 10 months ago and really appreciated your insight and commentary into the series and its themes and characters. Helped me appreciate it a lot more too and make it one of my few 10/10 anime.

FD4cry12026-01-26 16:02

[Thanks!](#anko)

Happy to hear that!

No_Rex2026-01-26 02:09

Thanks for the award! Doing the 3-episode rewatch was a big gamble, since I had not seen most of the series beforehand and had no idea whether 1960s anime would find an audience for such an experiment. Turns out, some people were interested enough to go on a history tour with me.

[](#anko)

zsmg2026-01-26 16:39

Deserved win! It was a fun concept and fun experience overall . ^^^even ^^^though ^^^I ^^^forgot ^^^to ^^^vote ^^^for ^^^it [](#fingertwirl)

notathrowaway752026-01-26 03:15

Much appreciated! Can't believe how long I've been updating the wiki like goddamn...

Zeallfnonex2026-01-26 04:35

Oh, huh. I feel like I don't deserve this one in the least, recency bias working in my favor accidentally I guess. Thanks again for the nom anyways /u/KendotsX !

KendotsX2026-01-26 04:42

You'll have to blame this one on everyone who liked it, myself included. Congrats on the win!

[](#ginapproves)

DoktorZaius2026-01-26 06:10

As someone who had already quit The Water Magician halfway through episode 1, that beautiful review more than made the whole experience worthwhile.

Emi_Ibarazakiii2026-01-26 06:25

I don't know what these other rewatches were like because I barely ever do rewatches, but u/Shocketheth not winning for Prison School feels like heresy to me.

[](#protest)

Shocketheth2026-01-26 07:01

It's my fault.

I sent Meiko to collect votes, and they had so much fun that they forgot to vote in the end. [](#healthypasstime)

pawarsaheb2026-01-26 06:26

Congrats to all winners.

hanr102026-01-26 18:04

Thanks! Congrats to all the winners, and thank you to /u/Shimmering-Sky for the kind comment and nomination. I appreciate it!

2026 will be my 10th year of posting fanart on this sub, I've got one in a slightly different format in the making

[今年も頑張るぞい!](#airfist)

RPO7772026-01-26 22:17

Thanks for the nomination and the win, really flattered! And truly congrats to all the winners, all the nominations were incredible.

Very flattered in particular to get Best Essay two years in a row, it's one of my favorite things to do on r/anime so that's particularly gratifying!

Puddo2026-01-27 17:58

Thanks for the nomination and win! And also congrats to all the others. Hope the posts over the years made some of you a little bit interested in checking out short films! There is so much fascinating stuff out there and I’m still discovering lots of interesting artists myself. It always makes me a bit sad to then see their works sitting there with a handful of views. So always feel the urge to share them to get a few more eyes on them.