Uh, what do you think yourself? Generally not I suppose. But I can't look clearly past that dreadful drawingstyle though. I just can't take it seriously, just look at those eyes!
Some of them are overly dramatic representations of how to handle tough situations in life, usually portayed as overcoming demons and monsters, like my favorite Sailor Moon. Others are just insane, such as my other favorite, Armitage III
I would rather take out the air conditioner I just installed yesterday and sweat myself to death than watch anime, but that's just me.
Are you sure you've given it a fair try? Have you seen Dead Leaves, Ghost in the shell or Princess mononoke?
I was joking... I'm not a big fan of anime... not at all... but I've seen all the ones you've listed, and they're not too bad. The one anime that truly fascinated me was the one with all the tenticle penises and the "uberfiend".... hilarious.
I agree even if I did still live where you do. Anime is gay. (not that there's anything wrong with it)