Hello there. I can say it proudly. This was my pioneer anime in 2004. I saw accidentally episode 14 (steel/Heart), instantly I was hooked. I watched the whole season several times during that year. That is when my otaku self was born.
This week-end, Watched it again the whole 24 episodes without interruption... even if it was the xx'th time, I loved it. It made me remember my childhood and my dreams.
Never again I had the same feeling towards another anime like this one. It was a masterpiece, I'll cherish its memory. Maybe a few years later I'll watch it again to remember myself of who am I, and where did I start from.