Animation of The Year
All anime released from December 1 of the year beforehand to November 30 of the previous year in Japan become candidates. The anime that represents the year in the works nominated to each section is chosen.
In the first year, the award was given to Spirited Away as 'Grand Prix'. In the second year, there was no award. Therefore, the 'Best Entry Awards' in the 'Notable Entrie' are often recognized as 'Grand Prix': Millennium Actress (film), Hanada Shōnen-shi (TV) and Sentō Yōsei Yukikaze (OVA)
| Year | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Spirited Away | Grand Prix |
| 2003 | Not awarded | |
| 2004 | Mobile Suit Gundam Seed | |
| 2005 | Howl's Moving Castle | |
| 2006 | Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa | |
| 2007 | The Girl Who Leapt Through Time | |
| 2008 | Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone | |
| 2009 | Ponyo | |
| 2010 | Summer Wars | |
| 2011 | The Secret World of Arrietty | |
| 2012 | From up on Poppy Hill | |
| 2013 | Wolf Children | |
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