Three Words:
Chibi Vampire Karen
Oh yeah, also:
Cyber City Oado
and
Love Hina
There are a lot of good, underground anime's listed in this post.
For a n00b, I suggest starting with:
Ninja Scroll movie
Hellsing(which will prepare you for)
Elfen Lied(time to calm down with)
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust(which will give you significant enough background to watch)
Spirited Away(and climax in your knowledge with)
FLCL
At this point, you should be able to decide for yourself, with some of the more underground ones.
When you're ready, you should move on to more advanced Anime's like Monster.
Note: I highly recommend seeing (sp?) The Melancholy of Hurhai Suzimiya as soon as you've reviewed the basics. It's an uplifting anime that is a must see.
I don't need your console war.
It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.
NO NO, NO NO NO.
