1. Afro Samurai- I like this show because of the stylized violence, great soundtrack, and creative characters. How often do you see a samurai with an afro that's just cool. The story is cool even if it is a little predictable (Ninja Ninja), but getting revenge has never been this much fun to watch. The art work is nicely drawn with a great mix of light and dark. Watching the directors cut is a must though for the extra violence, blood, and deleted scenes that are added back into the episodes. I can't wait till next season and the new game.
FAVORITE CHARACTER: AFRO (Duh) but KUMA comes in close second. I also like BROTHER 6 he's mad cool. Reminds me of myself and how I tune out everything with my headphones on.
2. Cowboy Bebop- Bebop was a great show while it was on because of the way the action was in sync with the music. The characters are complex and unique which makes watching the show that much better. Vicious is a very cool character and the violence is also over the top yet realistic. There are also guns o' plenty which is fine by me.
FAVORITE CHARACTER: VICIOUS
3. Samurai Champloo- Samurai Champloo is made by the same people who made Cowboy Bebop, so I was destined to like this show immediately. Like Bebop, Champloo's soundtrack is in sync with the music. Champloo also fuses Hip Hop with Japanese culture making a crazy, but tight mix. I like the way the characters contrast each other.
FAVORITE CHARACTER: JIN
4. Death Note- Death Note is one of the best new anime shows in a while. The story is so complex and it keeps you on the edge of your seat wanting to know what happens next. The plot twists are insane and mind blowing. The characters are also on point with their different vices and quirkiness. It's a dark anime because it deals with people dieing every episode, but you can't help but sympathize with Light because he just wants a crime free world. I'm mad that Japan is already finished with the show and we are trying to catch up over here in the US. If I could understand Japanese I would watch those episodes because I can't wait to see what happens.
FAVORITE CHARCTER: L even though he recently died a couple of episodes ago.
5. Bleach- To be honest with you I really don't watch Bleach as much as I do my other shows. This show made the list because I couldn't think of another anime that I watch enough to make this list. Don't get me wrong Bleach isn't a bad show it's just boring sometimes because of all the dialog. When the action starts however you can quickly forgive the show for talking too damn much. This show is mad violent and bloody and the swords and stuff are just plain cool. I don't watch the show enough to understand all the transformation and soul stuff, I just like watching the fights and the cool characters.
FAVORITE CHARACTER: TOUSHIRO