Where I live, we were kind of lacking when it came to anime in TV unless you had cable. Don't think I ever caught DBZ from TV.

Didn't find out about Cowboy Bebop until I was 14 or something. Also, everyone should definitely watch it 'cause it's so damn stylish and Steve Blum. I don't care if you don't like anime. Just watch episode 20 and you will understand!

Madoka Magica was pretty good. That's one of the more recent anime's I've seen. Deconstructions are the best.