Excellent posts Jack! I really enjoyed the posts regarding how you feel about Oblivion as a game. Very pertinent opinions and some of them I also share.
I recommend you to get the Deadly Reflex mod, though. It may not be anime-ish but it adds cool stuff like beheading your opponents or cutting them in half or shield bashing them and other crazy moves. Imagine how cool it is to cleave a man wearing plate armour in half.
Anyway, I'm glad you finally upgraded your gear and got a proper taste of Oblivion.