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I think I meant to do this a couple days ago, but the 31st kinda crept up on me. Anyway, it's that time of year again: time to look back at the shows and movies of the past year and discuss what stood out as being the most impressive for you.

As always, for releases of this year I'm counting any series that aired any episodes during 2014, including: Kyoryuger, Gaim, ToQger, Zero Black Blood, Power Rangers Super Megaforce, Ultraman Ginga S, Garo Makai no Hana, Drive, and anything else that may have slipped my personal radar this year.

And again, for movies I'm counting anything that came out this year as well as anything that came out last year but wasn't available as a dvd/fansub until this year. If you want to include stuff that hasn't been available for viewing outside of Japan yet but you're pretty sure is going to be really, really awesome, go ahead.

Best New Show of 2014

Best New-to-You Show of 2014

Best Rewatch of 2014

Best Movie of 2014

Best Male Lead Character

Best Female Lead Character

Best Male Supporting Character

Best Female Supporting Character

Best Actor

Best Actress

Biggest Toku Crush of 2014

Best Villain

Best Returning Character

Best Suit Actor

Best Writer

Best Director

Best Producer

Best Visual Designer

Best Hero Suit Design

Best Monster Suit Design

Best Weapon

Best Vehicle/Mecha

Best Fight Scene

Best Dramatic Scene

Best Comedic Scene

Best Song

Best Piece of Merchandise

Biggest Surprise of 2014

And, because not everything in 2014 was a rainbow train of imaginary wonderfulness:

Single Worst Thing in 2014 Tokusatsu