It's been a long time since I've been emersed in the anime world, about 6 years since I was finished with college. This put a huge gap in finding new animes to watch and great mangas to read. I would deeply appreciate some help from the younger folk
I thought it would help to give an idea of what I enjoyed and what I didn't. (please note that any animes I didn't like this is not a slight against the creativity, artistry, or accomplishments this anime may or may not have received... It just didn't resonate with me)
I really enjoyed: Azumanga Daioh, Chobits, Rurouni Kenshin, Robotech, Gundam 0098? (the one with shard & amaro), Code Geass, Basilisk, Genesis of Aquarion, Air Gear, Nana, Hajime no Ippo, School Rumble, Deathnote (manga) and Welcome to NHK.
Stuff I didn't enjoy: Utena, Haruhi Suzumiya, Tenjou Tenge, My Hime
It's been difficult to find individuals at my age who enjoy this material, so any suggests are deeply appreciated (manga too).