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Ghost in the Shell, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Serial Experiments: Lain. The Vision of Escaflawne was a good one too, and so was Maze (though these two are more on the light side ).

I remember that I liked Macross when it came from TV, but I was like 6 or 7 then. I believe it's called Robotech in the US.

Nersh: If you like the end of Eva (once you've seen it, that is), I recommend Lain. It has a bit Matrix-y theme to it.

And if you guess by what the script to Eva was inspired, I'll give you a cookie. I guessed it (to the amazement of my buddies) since it was something very personal to me too.