Anime

[Phazite]

I just started watching Evangelion, since it was often compared to MSMM in terms of "darkness". Was about to say I'd never heard of any of the rest, but I looked up Studio Ghibli and they made Kiki's Delivery Service, which I watched when I was really young. (Interestingly, it got an astounding 100% on Rotten Tomatoes...think I'll watch it again at some point ^_^)

I recommend watching the Evangelion 'movies' after watching the series.

Also, if you aren't familiar with the Studio Ghibli films, you must watch some! Kiki's Delivery Service is one, yes, but at least watch Spirited Away and Castle in the Sky / Laputa (my personal favorites).