Voices of a Distant Star

[Great Rumbler]

Record of Lodoss Wars
Cowboy Bebop
Trigun
Ninja Scroll
Ranma 1/2
Dragonball Z
Princess Mononoke
Spirited Away
Eva...

Wow. Those are among the best anime out there, if you don't like those there's really nothing for you in anime. Although, it's possible that there's some niche anime out there that might appeal to you.

You expect someone to explain their opinions, but it simply doesn't work. You can't. "Why do you like anime?" "Its appeals to me" "well, what makes something appealing?"... "I like it" Boom, we're back to an opinion. No facts, just opinions. Let it go. He doesn't like anime, he doesn't like anime. You don't like him? You don't have to. Just stop thinking that all of your thoughts are facts rather then opinions.

Actually I can explain very well why I like anime. I like the characters, plot, music, animation, the action, the humor, ect. Some animes have all of those for me, some have a few, and some have none.

But I admitingly like the more western style, like the one utilized in the animatrix shorts.

Try Big O. It's art style is very similar to the animated Batman series from the early 90's. You might try reading some reviews of it or renting it, if it's available.