Hey Anime folks

[ToyMan]

they're sort of short, but i'd also suggest "riding bean" and "grappler baki".

also, the series "tokyo pig" and "ultimate muscle: the kinnikuman legacy" are really childish, but a lot of fun.

[Fearless Freep]

There was also "Blood:The Last Vampire" that was incredibly well animated but I think it was intended to be part of a larger story, and of course "Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust" the later sequel to the classic.

[Mr_Vindictive]

ToyMan,  there is nothing wrong with enjoying Ultimate Muscle.  Love that anime.

Freep, I could never get into Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust.  I'm a huge fan of the original (first dvd I ever purchased) but Bloodlust has never worked well for me.  I've never actually watched the DVD the whole way through.

[Just Plain Horse]

Becuase of the way japanese anime takes forever to make it to the states, I have a hell of a time telling how new something is, but I'll give you a few of my recent interests.

Scryed: A close friend of mine introduced me to this and now I'm hooked. He seems to think I resemble Kazama in mindset and behaviours... I still don't know wether to feel flatttered or insulted. At first, the dubbing made each episode almost painful to sit through, but since I adapted, I've found it rather interesting.

Perfect Hair Forever: Not real anime (obviously), but an incredible simulation... this is more a parody for all those who just don't get anime. While completely mindless and bizarre, it has some hilarious moments that are well worth the fifteen minutes of your time on Cartoon Network. Come, hotdog, we must head for tuna mountain... nude.

Big O: I'm not usually a fan of giant robot anime, but the detective element, combined with a competent male lead and an interesting artistic style keep me coming back to this decidely old-school anime. Batman fans may appreciate how much like Bruce Wayne Roger Smith is; I appreciate the monster/robot bashings.

Battle Angel Alita: Released in 2000. Anime that, despite the premise (young robogirl with incredible powers often clashes with others like her) manages to maintain my interest in that it fleshes out the worlds of many of the supporting cast, namely her father-like creator and a love interest who makes the ultimate sacrifice for his ideals- twice!

I'm a fan of Vampire Hunter D as well, though I haven't yet seen the followup. I recently picked up a rerelease of Akira on DVD, and it was an almost jolting change to hear the original Japanese language track intstead of dubbing (is it me, or did the guy who dubbed Kaneda in the older- and I'm assuming VHS release- of Akira also do the voice of Leonardo in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series?).
 

[Gerry]

It's very dark and deliberately paced, but I also enjoy JIN-ROH: THE WOLF BRIGADE by Mamoru Oshii (same guy behind GHOST IN THE SHELL).

The PATLABOR MOBILE POLICE movies are also very good (also Oshii).

If you want an interesting experience, track down AVALON, Mamoru Oshii's live action film which was made in Poland in Polish.  A truly amazing film with some awesome visuals.

[dean]

I'm a big fan of Avalon as well, though amazing visuals?  I guess they're good, but I wouldn't go so far as to say amazing.  Great way to end it though.  Love the film regardless.  About as anime as you can get in live action really.

[Dr. Whom]

Besides the likeness between Ash and Motoko Kusanagi is creepy