<b>Alternate Opening Sequence™:</b>
AmazonMandy's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 113">Utena Daioh</a>
THIS IS BRILLIANCE. And original animation. Will crack you up if you know both series.
<b>Opening Sequence Parody:</b>
Szwagier's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... >Powerpuff Bonklers</a>
This also cracked me up. Just get it. Now.
<b>Segmented:</b>
Godix's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... >Dedicated To My Wife</a>.
That must be some marriage, dude.
<b>Polka:</b>
Videogame4's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 005">Angry Anime Polka</a>
I FINALLY FOUND IT! How did this not make the finals at Otakon? The Lupin bit was genius.
<b>Eye Candy:</b>
Arigatomina's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 69822">Ego Trip</a>
Because who <i>doesn't</i> like well-synched hot bishounen with cool effects?
<b>Uplifting:</b>
Lizard Queen Studios' <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 82572">AMV 002 (Haibane Renmei/Breakaway)</a>
For a long time I'd been hoping someone would make a good video with this combo. This one doesn't disappoint.
<b>Conflict:</b>
Voices of Ryan's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 075">Halos Beneath Us</a>
Great mood synching to create a powerful and disturbing video.
<b>Angst and Romance:</b>
Thalionore's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 63292">Let Sasuke Go!</a>
Three Doors Down + Naruto + WMV = a surprisingly good AMV. Especially like the sparing but well-placed use of the manga scenes.
<b>Drama:</b>
BMXRIDERSI's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... ">Reviving Skylines</a>
2005 was the year of <i>The Place Promised In Our Early Days</i> videos, but I think I like this one the best.
<b>Sobering:</b>
Dan Persons's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... >Mamimi</a>
A quieter look at a troubled character from FLCL.
<b>Carefree:</b>
Skyebox's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 4689">Keep Working, Space Cowboy</a>
How did this not make the finals at Otakon?
<b>Structural Concept:</b>
Jasper-Isis and krzT321's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 7">EPYC</a>
Perhaps the most originally structured video I've seen this year, and the editing's pretty good too!
<b>Implied Romance:</b>
Kusoyaro's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 84129">Sex and Caramel</a>
At least, I was <i>told</i> that this isn't actually a romantic pairing in the anime. Also, very nice use of effects.
<b>Straight-up Romance:</b>
AUN Studios' <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 85543">The Little Things</a>
Best Chobits romance video I've ever seen. My pick to win at Otakon.
<b>Inspiration/Nostalgia:</b>
Ashyukun's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... ">Bouncing Through the Years</a>
Perhaps my favorite video of the year, period.
<b>Lip Synch:</b>
Al'x's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 307">Koshi Rikdo as Robert McFerrin Singing Bach</a>
One of the most original ideas I've seen in a while.
<b>Fun:</b>
Ashyukun's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... Everything About Guu</a>
Simple upbeat fun in the jungle, leaves you with a smile.
<b>Senseless Violence:</b>
RogueIntellectProductions' <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 5481">Kill Excel</a>
Another great segmented video from the year that saw more of them than any other.
<b>Trailer:</b>
Brad DeMoss's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 60">Monkey Punch's "The Princess Bride"</a>
Should have won Best Trailer in AWA Pro.
<b>Crossover Romance:</b>
Kragdrim's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 68839">All For My Love</a>
All I can say about this one is that it's got Edward Elric and Midori, put together and done <i>right</i>. I'm really surprised this hasn't gotten more attention.
<b>Crossover Action:</b>
Vlad G. Pohnert's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... v=89803">A View to a Kill</a>
I didn't even know this was supposed to be a parody of something.
<b>Massively Multi-Anime Comedy:</b>
Hito's <a href="http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members ... 78914">The Race</a>
It's got a plot and funny interaction between the characters. This automatically makes it better than Shounen Bushidou.
