UPDATE 11/28/2012:
I know I don't update anymore and I'm sorry, but I haven't been watching a lot of anime lately what with work and school. I may get out a review every month or two at this pace. I'm sorry to those who enjoy my reviews, but it's getting to be a pain to do much of anything.

ALL LISTS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
TOP ANIME:
Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica
Outlaw Star
Toradora
Clannad After Story
Shiki
Angel Beats
Ghost In The Shell Stand Alone Complex Second Gig
Steins;Gate
Fate/Zero
Welcome to the NHK
Sora no Otoshimono

A Padded Room
May 9, 2011
April 11, 2013
18 / Male
total episodes: 3,842
total anime ratings: 172
total manga ratings: 6
Yeah the Shion or "eye opening arc" is one of my favorites too, I actually own the manga version of it which expresses the feelings Shion's going through better than the anime. I guess the reason I like Higurashi so much is because the first season is all about tragedy and the second season is about overcoming that tragedy when Rika had all but given up hope. Good reviews by the way. Also, I watched Steins;Gates and enjoyed it a lot, especially Rintaro Okabe's mad scientist in turmoil personality.
how is little busters so far? i've been thinking about giving it a go :)
Yeah season 1 can leave you fairly disatisfied and frustrated until you watch the second season. Season 2 really gives meaning to the first season and has a lot stronger story to it. The arcs have a lot more story/character development to them =D
That's a pretty good list, I'm a fan of most of those anime myself. Haven't seen Sora no Otoshimono yet and I've been meaning to watch Steins;Gate for awhile now. Also noticed you're watching Higurashi and judging from your list it should be something you'll enjoy. The second season has a great storyline to it imo. Have fun watching it!
Konnichiwa!
Well I do not know if you celebrate Christmas but I hope you have a great day off from work!