I remember I had watched Pok'e'mon and Sailor Moon, but what really got me hooked was Tenchi Muyo! That is what really made my eyes light up. I was introduced to it by my best friend and partner in photography, xanderman. I must have been about 9 or 10. Some time around there. So about 10 years of wonderful memories. From there, I got into El Hazard, Slayers, Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, Ranma 1/2.
But yeah, Tenchi inspired so much love for me. I'm sure Anime would have found its way into my life somehow, but this one firmly established both my love of Anime, but my love of Japanese culture, which turned me towards taking Japanese and getting to go to Japan, marking my first time out of the country (Yep, not even to Canada). Tenchi still has a fantastic power over me. I'm getting a little teary eyed just thinking back. :')