I recently started watching Full Moon wo Sagashite because of a certain strong recommendation, and I was not disappointed. The show does start out a bit childishly, but right around second season the shit hits the fan, and it's then that Full Moon wo Sagashite really starts to shine.
So, Azumanga Daioh was pretty much the perfect thing to watch after the brain-fuck that was Neon Genesis Evangelion. (Well, perfect for inducing acute cognitive dissonance, anyway.) Also, episode 16 contained quite possibly the cutest thing I have ever seen.
Fear the Chiyo-chan!
Screenshots don't really do it justice, though. I must find a plush Chiyo-chan peguin...
First, I apologize in advance for this rant. Second, since it's about the ending of the anime D.N.A², here's a nice big SPOILER WARNING. With that out of the way, I really didn't like the ending of D.N.A². I refer, of course, to the last three episodes released as a separate OVA to end the series.
Banner of the Stars was extremely good, continuing the high level of quality I enjoyed in Crest of the Stars. Epic plot with real sci-fi, superb characters and acting, and a very classy soundtrack. I don't know why this series is so underappreciated, but I'm definitely looking forward to watching Banner of the Stars II. And what's this I hear about a fourth series? As long as they don't screw it up royally, I will be most pleased.