Anime does have this constant unfortunate stigma of tentacles making their way to any and every womans crevice.
I have always viewed anime as an art - it is what you take it as, and you can get so much more (as well as get away more from film reality or live action), there are endless animes that illustrate what you just cant do with film - be it subjectional taboo, or out of this world.
A lot of anime have a lot of deeper meanings, and whilst some may translate this as "sh*te endings" because they do not involve closure, it is how you interpret it for yourself and what you take from it. I dont see how Donnie Darko differs from anime in the sense that its how you interpret things - and indeed there are more written thesiss and articles about Neon Genesis Evangelion than Donnie Darko.
The vast diversity of anime varies as well, its really what you look for in anime, just like there will be certain genres of film you may not prefer over another. I dont like Van Hellsing, Noir, Trigun, Initial D (though I liked the first series) etc., but these are well known animes and ranked as highly recommended favourites - but they are just not for me.
Some producers have to be sick in the head.
And there hasnt been a western producer of any film that hasnt sickened you? I had to stop watching Last House on the left because I thought I was going to throw up just at the mere thought of what was going to happen next, nevermind what actually did happen thereafter. My point is youve been exposed to anime you obviously dont like . . .
Havent seen any for well over a year and I dont think Im missing anything.
. . . and are sterotyping that view of anime you do have to avoid viewing anime you actually might - or even might not - enjoy.
I view anime as I view films (real life acting ones) and even music - there is something out there for everyone, if you dont look for it, or brand everything as the same thing that you dont like, you will never know what you are missing.