Cowboy Bebop is another one I've only watched the dub of.
With regard to Patlabor, I definitely loved the New Files OVAs. I'm pretty fond of the "Versus" episode. What I find interesting is that some people really seem to like all the mecha action, while I found I preferred the episodes about the characters. I suppose one of the good things about the show is that it often has both.
I watched Episodes 16-18 of Hanasaku Iroha.
Two great character stories over these three episodes. I even got the Nakochi episode I wanted and it didn't disappoint.
Who knew that a two part story focussed on Enishi would be this good. I thought Enishi was his title but it actually seems to be his name. I remember that the second season of Ai Yori Aoshi was subtitled Enishi so I figured that was somehow related. Oh well, I'm probably missing something anyway.
I think that story also did a decent job of making Takako more of a character rather than a running joke (though I suppose you could argue she had some moments before).
There seems to have been a bit more "fanservice" in this second half, although it's all been justifiable in context and usually at least partly story relevant as well. Does it still count as "fanservice" if it's important to the story? There were quite a lot of wet clothes, even Ohana's grandmother got in on that one.
I forgot to mention this:
That was amazingly awesome. I'm really enjoying the new episodes.
