Oh hey, io9 has an article titled "The best anime series you’ve probably never seen". I wonder what it could be?

*opens link*

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"Urusei Yatsura was the sci-fi Simpsons of ‘80s Japan. It was funny, clever, and creative to the point of insanity. It starred a sexy alien in a bikini. It was The Simpsons of Japan before The Simpsons had even aired in America. And by now, many people have forgotten it."

...okay, i feel old now =P