A year ago I'd have said Miyazaki was my favourite Japanese director, nowdays he has very tough competition from
Ikuhara and
Shinbo, because Mawaru Penguindrum and Madoka are two of the most enchanting series I've seen in years.
Also I've never seen Bebop, I plan to but I'm not really a huge fan of 90s anime.
Also obligatory EVA-is-overrated-but-the-movie-was-absolutely-incredible post.