[Phoenix Gamma]

I just asked a few friends if they had any ideas. After they laughed at me, I explained your situation. They said The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was really good. They also said Marimite was a good show, but I've never heard of it before. Fruits Basket is another one they recommended, but that show's so cute that it gives me an ulcer.

Mushishi is another really good one that came out in America. I'd say it's good even as a movie (and not 'good for an anime.") I didn't see all of it, but I saw a good chunk and I really liked it. 4th rated anime ever, 1st if you take out all of the violent/sexual stuff ranked above it.