Oh boy, the otaku nonsense comes to this forum. I thought I was free! But nooo... LOL
I can't in good conscience recommend any anime, nor do I have any urge to do so. However, I can recommend a handful of manga.
Lone Wolf and Cub is an absolute classic. It's to samurai manga what Lord of the Rings is to the fantasy genre, or what Seven Samurai is to movies. A fallen samurai assassin and his child travel, looking for vengeance and honour.
I also like Blade of the Immortal. A crazed swordsman kept alive by worms inside of him. That alone should get you motivated.
Akira. Read Akira. Now. It doesn't matter if you've seen the film. Read Akira.
Lastly, there's supposed to be a Hellboy anime being made. According to what the company that's making it says (I looked it up, it's called Gonzo) it is anime only in terms of who's producing it and the production quality. It is also an adaption of the comics, not the movie. I am looking forward to it, actually.
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