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Id just like to mention that this is the cutest thread ive seen in months, love you OP
As for newfag anime recs id say k-on is amazing, you're already enjoying it which is great.
Id recomment FLCL, its 6 episodes but is amazing if you like cool and weird
And tengan toppa gurren lagann since you said you love character development, also neon genesis evangelion as another anon recommended