So because the Anime makes sense you crossed it off the list..your a weird fellow.
Gunslinger Girl is 13 Episodes I think, but it was granted permission for a second series which is in production or finished now.
Genshiken is about a Otaku Club, so if your not a Otaku might be a bit hard to understand at times *Like Lucky Star*
Last Exile was good, not the best ive ever seen but had good themes and storyline progress.. Steam Powered Air Battle Ships..Crazyness.
"A utopia without love is just an illusion"
Angel Fates /99-68/1 agi 190aspd Lord Knight.
Magia Erebea Elysia /83-49/ Battle Alchemist
Magia Elysia/94-50/Magic Bullet Monk <-Needs work.