I think that Anime is honestly better than most shows in general tbh, and that's not saying it in a weaboo type of way as I'm nowhere near obsessed with anime nor Japenese culture. Anime, like American cartoons, have the ability to do things better then a TV show would. This is kind of similar to why most TV Show adaptations of Anime usually fail. It's similar to how Video game movies will fail, video games (or any game actually) has something that movies will most likely never have, interactivity.
As for favorite anime, I've watched to anime that I think are practically masterpieces, but the anime that I've rewatched the most is Code Geass. I've rewatched it, I believe, 5 times now. In case you didn't know, Code Geass is an anime about a boy who one day obtains a power through a contract made with a mysterious girl. He then leads a resistance to fight an oppressing government, using his power to the highest capabilities. If you like animes where the protagonist executes a plan masterfully (Like no game no life's protagonists) then I'd definitely recommend it. Other then that, it also has mechs if you're into that too.