^ Yike - harder (and more fun) than I thought.. Let's rule out horror/evil-magic shows, druggie worlds that warp reality (
Lain,
FLCL,
Paranoia Agent) or Heian-era armies roving around burning villages (
Hakkenden,) and let's also stay away from certain heavily-armed psycho-chicks:
Black Lagoon,
Burst Angel, - and FAR away from
Excel Saga and
Pani Poni Dash, just on general principles.
Hmmm, My final answer might be a cheat, but: Day trip to Yokohama's
Hon-Ki Dori* district as depicted in
Bakamatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto - they were okay with visiting foreigners there, then grab Ichihara Yuuko (
xxxHolic,) Michelle Volban (
Glass no Kantai,) and some of the dukes of
Tytania to come along into
Bartender** to round out the evening discussing
HEAVY-duty, planet-scorching politics. See if we can set up Michelle with one of those
hunks!*Yes, this is where we get the slang 'hunky dory.'
**Bring MONEY, that guy's place is Top Notch and Ain't Cheap. It's probably in Tokyo's Ginza or Roppongi district.
< Constructing a personal
Tesla Turbine website.
V Anime** prop - except for a MECH - that'd be too easy - you'd like to BRING BACK and use HERE with you for a day?
(**Japanese-created shows only, of course)