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The Green Green OVA, i heard, is terrible. I haven't watched it myself, but supposedly it's unrelated to the series, and came out as a pilot based on a video game waay b4 the TV series. I've finished the TV series, and if you can stand ecchi, it's absolutely awesome. Some points were beyond hilarity (though you're right, the baka trio [especially Bacchi-Gu] pissed me off at times.) It also has a very interesting story and an awesome ending.
As for the mecha, I think Full Metal Panic! fits your request perfectly. It has giant robots, hot chicks, and an insidious plotline. I'm not done yet, but I'm around halfway through and loving it. Personally, I think it's an awesome series for beginners: A little HS romance, a little comedy, some drama, and a whole lotta mecha.
I definitely recommend the two.
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