I dont know why no one has mentioned Ghost in the Shell, this is a great sci fi, and a good punky feel to it. The films are good and the seasons are even better.
Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Season 1 Definitely one to go for.
Spoiler for View on GitS:
Not a remake of Ghost In The Shell, rather SAC is a re-imaging. It contains the same two major characters as the movie (Kusunagi and Bato), but in a more character focused format. Think of it as a police procedural drama, focusing on a special forces like group and tinged with the same themes of humanity, reality, AI and such as the movie. Everything here is a standout. The storyline, while a bit tough to follow, is very interesting, and seems to follow from the high level of integration between humanity and technology depicted. The characters also get more screen time and, as such, are much more interesting than in the movies. Plus there is more screen time for the minor characters.
I think its a good watch even if its a little bit off your list. Watched it many times
