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Akars 2001
The Second Annual Akadot Anime Academy Awards


Congratulations to all the winners of the 2001 Akars. It is truly an honor to work with and enjoy the creations of the best artists entertainment has to offer.

And thanks to the multitudes of fans who make these awards possible. Also, Akadot is accepting nomination submissions for next year's awards at [email protected].



Best Art Direction
Best Art Direction

Shichiro Kobayashi
(Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie)
Best Music
Best Music

Shinkichi Mitsumine, J.A. Seazer
(Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie)
Best Song
Best Song

"Toki ni Ai wa"
(Masami Okui, Toshiro Yabuki, Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie)
Best Female Voice Actor
Best Female Voice Actor

Elyse Floyd
(Yahiko Myoujin, Rurouni Kenshin - Legend of Kyoto)
Best Male Voice Actor
Best Male Voice Actor

David Lucas
(Roger Smith, The Big O)
Best Female Seiyuu
Best Female Seiyuu

Tomoko Kawakami
(Utena Tenjou, Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie)
Best Male Seiyuu
Best Male Seiyuu

Yoshikatsu Fujiki
(Kazuki Fuse, Jin-Roh)
Best Dub Production
Best Dub Production

ZRO Limit Productions
(The Big O)
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay

Mamoru Oshii
(Jin-Roh)
Best Character Designer
Best Character Design

Yoshitaka Amano, Yutaka Minowa
(Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust)
Best Director
Best Director

Kunihiko Ikuhara
(Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie)
Best Anime TV/OAV
Best Anime TV/OAV

Rurouni Kenshin - Legend of Kyoto
Best Anime Feature
Best Anime Feature

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust



Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie © Be-Papas / Chiho Saito / Shogakukan / TV-Tokyo / Shojo Kakumei Utena Seisaku Iinkai.
Rurouni Kenshin - Legend of Kyoto © N. Watsuki / Shueisha / Fuji-TV / SME Visual Works, Inc.
The Big O © Sunrise, Inc.
Jin-Roh © Mamoru Oshii / Bandai Visual / Production I.G.
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust © Hideyuki Kikuchi / Asahi Sonorama / Vampire Hunter D Production Committee.