This is by no means, my entire list of nominations since, as the title implies, there are plenty of videos that do not need my promotion. If a video is definitely going to make it in, I'm preaching to the choir
. At the same time, I hope none of the editors I mention will take this as an insult (like "OMG YOUR VIDEO IS NOT TEH POPULAR! :O") since I'm just trying to give them a little positive nudge
. Also I apologize if I do not mention someone's video. Keep in mind that I surprisingly rarely watch AMVs and many of these are coming from watching at cons.Now that I'm done with my little disclaimer....
1) I'll Meet You by silver_moon - This was hands down my favorite video of the entire 2004 year. It's a beautiful romance video that is nearly flawless in its edits and subtle syncs. Also forget the fact that I'm a huge Escaflowne fan or that I've made my own Escaflowne Romance videos (i.e. biased) -_-;;. I'd like to suggest it be nominated for Best Drama, Best Romance, Best Sentimental and Video of the Year
2) The Hawk's Tallon: Judeau by SSJVegita0609 - I saw this video at AWA and was very impressed that he made a character profile about a secondary character that many Berserk fans like. I'd like to suggest it be nominated for Best Drama and Best Character Profile
3) Azumanga - Perfect Day by Reoer - Another video that I saw at AWA that captured the "feeling" of Azumanga Daioh nicely. I immediately downloaded it when I got home and was surprised to see it was this editor's first video. He also did not know about "cross-dissolve" at the time and it still turned out good. I'd like to suggest it be nominated for Best First Video and Best Fun.
4) What it Means to be Young by atchang (apparently my long lost brother -_-) - I saw this video at Otakon 2004 (was competing against it even :O) and to be honest, originally I did not like it. At all. I then went home and rewatched it and it grew on me. As well as the song. I got a copy from Ashyukun and I *still* listen to the song (and watch the video) all the time. The song is just that catchy. I'd like to suggest it be nominated for Best Fun and possibly Best Dance. If there was a "Catchiest Song," this video would win hands down.
5) Youta's Love Nightmare by Ashyukun - Speaking of Ashyukun, this video is one that I enjoyed. I will admit that the song and the fact, I beta-tested it certainly does factor into my bias, but this is my post
. It is a bit reminiscent of "Failed Experiments" and seeing Ashy work from a Romance video into this comedic effort was humorous. I'd like to nominate it for Best Fun.6) RVG Project 2004 - Track 21 - Devil's Mask by Castor Troy- Now although Zarxrax's track was certainly the most impressive (and has been mentioned quite a bit), I felt Castor's track was one of the stronger ones and more importantly, ntegrated the video game footage and anime scenes quite well (debateably the best). I told him this at AWA, but something tells me he didn't believe me. Believe me now?
I'd like to nominate it for Best Action and Best Parody.7) Everyone is Different by IcyCloud - Another video that I saw at AWA and enjoyed. The fact the editor found footage to sync to "squirrel hands" is enough to make me wanna nominate it for Best Comedy and Best Parody
8) Secret Waltz by Pianos - I'm a bit surprised this hasn't been mentioned more, but oh well. This is one of the MADs made by Pianos (who joined the .org in 2004) and probably my favorite of his. I'd like to nominate it for Best Fun, Best Dance, Best Use of Visual Effects and Video of the Year
9) Nature Bears from Hell by Lostboy - Perhaps it's not appropriate to list this since it's not really anime, but oh well. I saw this video with the "Happy Tree Friends" at Lee's panel at AWA and it's just so wrong and thus worth a watch
. I'd like to nominate it for Best Horror and Best Comedy.10) A Different Side of Me by Suberunker - I had the pleasure of seeing this video at Anime Central 2004 and was quite impressed to see someone make a good Golden Boy *drama* video. The show obviously works for comedic endeavors, but he did drama and did it well. I'd like to nominate it for Best Drama as well as Best Character Profile.
Wow this post is going to be longer than I thought (I write too much). I'm gonna seperate them.
I'd recommend it be nominated for Best Romance. 
(like I said, I see a lot of vids at cons rather than at home). Now I am quite the opposite of a Sailor Moon fan, but Meri does such an excellent job that I can't help but be impressed. She melds the live-action and animation footage nicely and presents the parallels quite well. I'd like to nominate it for Best Drama and Best Romance.
. I'd like to nominate it for Best Action (uh oh, you're competing against yourself 
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