It's $75, not $100. And if you have a region-free player then there obviously is no reason for you not to buy the cheaper R2 set, but not everyone has region-free players.

Wow, that R2 Ghost in the Shell SAC set is dirt cheap... I wonder why? No way they would release it at that price in the US, seeing as how it's their biggest cash cow.

Tough to rank them, but here's my tops, most likely:

Yakitate! Japan
Hunter X Hunter
Bleach
Azumanga Daioh
Elfen Lied
School Rumble
Naruto
Prince of Tennis
Outlaw Star
Fruits Basket

And too soon to be on the list, but currently watching and liking:

Ouran High School Host Club
Blood+
Nana
Zegapain

I preordered the first LE which shipped from Rightstuff, so I'll post some thoughts once I watch it. It's the first series I'll be watching as the individual releases come out, instead of just buying the complete sets. I've heard good things plus the box set is pretty sweet.

http://community.funimation.com/foru...487976B801.jpg

Ooooh nice, i'm gonna pick that up too. I am a sucker for a cool looking LE package for a series that looks interesting (which that one does). Picked up the LE for the first volume of Speed Grapher just recently for just that reason lol.

Funimation has been releasing some nifty packages as of late. I saw the first volume of Negima at Best Buy yesterday and it looked awesome. Chris Beveridge of AOD is rather thrilled with it-
http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/d...views/5067.php

Maxflier, how did you enjoy Speed Grapher? The review posted at http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/revi...ay.php?id=1013 was rather harsh. Thanks.:)

Series:
1.Cowboy Bebop
2.Lupin III
3.Excel Saga
4.Noir
5.Neon Genesis Evangelion
6.Blue Gender
7.Gatchaman
8.FLCL (excellent but too short to be any higher)
9.Now and Then, Here and There
10.Outlaw Star

Movies:
1.Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
2.Castle of Cagliostro
3.Ghost in the Shell
4.Vampire Hunter D
5.Princess Mononoke

Its almost impossible to make these kinds of lists. On any given day I could change my mind. There is just too much great anime out there.

I haven't watched it. I always buy them as they come out, but wait to watch until all volumes are available. I can't do the watch 4 eps and wait 2 months for next release thing. If i get time, i will try to check out an ep or 2 though and report back.

I'm really cutting back my purchases now, with the expectation that many new series are going to be released on Blu-Ray in '07.

Series
1) Revolutionary Girl Utena
2) Neon Genesis Evangelion
3) Princess Tutu
4) Mushishi
5) Escaflowne
6) Fruits Basket
7) Azumanga Daioh
8) Honey & Clover
9) Scrapped Princess
10) His and Her Circumstances

Movies
1) The Adolescence of Utena
2) Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
3) Princess Mononoke
4) Totoro
5) Grave of the Fireflies
6) Perfect Blue
7) Kiki's Delivery Service
8) Spirited Away
9) Millennium Actress
10) Tokyo Godfathers

I can't wait for Paprika. Hopefully they'll do a limited theatrical run in the US too. Nothing beats watching anime on the big screen. I still remember getting goosebumps watching my first anime feature on the big screen; Millennium Actress at BAAF.

I'm still relatively new to Anime, but here have been my favorites so far (No particular order since they are so different)

Series:
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Rurouni Kenshin
Maison Ikkoku
Kaze no Yojimbo
Kino's Journey
Witch Hunter Robin
Noir
If I See You in My Dreams OVA Series only (Didn't like to TV series)
Gatchaman
Crest of the Stars

Movies:
Spirited Away
Perfect Blue
Tokyo Godfathers
Grave of the Fireflies

Any new suggestions would be appreciated

I'm not new to it, but I don't watch much.

However I love R.O.D. The TV to death. It's one of my favorite shows period.

I also really like Trigun and have enjoyed the first disc of Gunslinger Girls.

It looks like you like Satoshi Kon's work. Maybe you will enjoy Paranoia Agent and Millennium Actress. Maybe Barefoot Gen will suit your taste; it will be coming out next week since you liked Grave of the Fireflies. If you liked Spirited Away, you would probably like other Ghibli works like Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (newer will be coming out later this month), My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle,...

Hikaru no Go (my favorite anime easily)
Azumanga Daioh
Urusei Yatsura
Escaflowne
Cowboy Bebop
Trigun
Monster (haven't seen it all yet but it's looking likely at this point)
Excel Saga
Noir
3x3 Eyes
Serial Experiements Lain
Elfen Lied
Fushigi Yugi
Gunslinger Girl
Full Metal Panic Fumoffu

Haven't seen a lot of movies as I tend to prefer series so the only one I'd put there is Spirited Away. Probably more anime series that I'm not thinking of right now but these are all great and highly rewatchable for me.

Michael

This is exactly why this thread and making a top 10 list is of value. I have yet to see your top pick, but I have thoroughly enjoyed the rest of your list. I will definitely seek out Hikaru no Go. Thanks.:)

hmm my favourite top 10 anime......do i know 10? lol give it a try

1. Dragonball,z,gt (see reaper not the only one)
2. Full Metal Alchemist
3. Tenchi Muyo
4. Full Metal Panic
6. Outlaw Star
7. Excel Saga
8. Chobits
9. Neon Genesis
10. Trigun

movies...
don't think i've watched any but maybe watched some without thinking lol
oh yea i did watch the yugioh movie

My turn to post my favorites:
Series
1. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (+ 2nd Gig)
2. Giant Robo
3. Cowboy Bebop
4. FLCL
5. Neon Genesis Evangelion
6. Azumanga Daioh
7. Samurai Champloo

Movies/OVAs:
(found this too difficult to rate in order, I love them all so)
Ghost in the Shell
Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Neon Genesis Evangelion: End of Evangelion
R.O.D.
Ninja Scroll
Princess Mononoke

Currently, I'm halfway through Now and Then, Here and There and am enjoying it as far as anyone can enjoy such an upbeat, optimistic program :)

Toss in Grave of the Fireflies when you're done. That should lighten your mood.

Picked up that sweet ass Basilisk box tonight. I didn't realize it was the same awesome wooden box that Samurai Deeper Kyo uses, they look great together on my shelf.

Pretty much in line with most of the list. But one show that I haven't seen mentioned that had me rolling has to be Slam Dunk! I am not a sports fan, will watch some of the championship games, but that's about it. but this show is awesome! Watch thru 80+ episodes in just 2 weeks. This is a 100+ episode show. If you get a chance, you must give it a try.

Hm. Favorites, favorites, favorites..

In no particular order...

Series Released in the US

Azumanga Daioh
Gunslinger Girl
Full Metal Alchemist
Full Metal Panic! / Full Metal Panic! Fuumofuu
Serial Experiments Lain
Strawberry Marshmallow (Ichigo Mashimaro)
Fruits Basket
Girls Bravo
Pani Poni Dash! (nothing's been released yet, but it will be)
School Rumble (counting it on this list because the license was announced last weekend)

Series Not Released in the US (but should be)

Strawberry Panic!
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha / Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's
Shuffle! (probably my favorite anime of all time)
Aishiteruze Baby
Air
Kanon (although probably more the remake series that's going to start airing in the late Fall or early 2007)

Movies

Spirited Away
Grave of the Fireflies
Totoro
Escaflowne

I was collecting that series but TOEI apparently gave up on it after only putting out 4 volumes.

That's a good list. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one watching Strawberry Marshmallow.

It's a good show. Got it on the strength of the promo (Episode 0 on the special features on the first disc) and the manga, and it hasn't dissapointed.

Plus, I'm a sucker for most things published in Denki Daioh.

That's a shame, I just check TOEI's site and yet it still have it on their front page. Glad I've seen the fansubs. Great show none-the-less.