There are plenty of series like that. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Fafner, and RahXephon come to mind as especially exceptional mech series. Code Geass and Star Driver are technically that too, although to a lesser extent; they're more about the characters than the mechs (though actually that holds true for any good mech series). As acolyte mentioned, Evangelion, Eureka Seven, and Macross Frontier are must-watches and if you're into the mech style, there is no reason not to check out Gunbuster, Diebuster or both.![]()
Hey, they might be that to some but to new anime-watchers they would probably be welcome. I know one of my first non-mainstream (well at the time) anime was Gurren Lagann and Geass was shortly after that. Also the fanbases for those shows are what's really terrible, there's a difference. XD
For instance, I think Cowboy Bebop is a horrible, worthless, overrated show, but that doesn't mean I won't recommend it to newcomers. They'll probably enjoy it.
Let them watch it, and then once they get more experienced they too can bitch about overrated shows!![]()