Update:
Nodame Cantabile is looking great. I forgot about it, but then I joined my school's anime club and they were showing it.
Hataraki Man - ...I actually forgot about this until now.
Kare Kano - read all of the manga as well, since my sister had it.
Bokura ga Ita - Saw one or two eps... I didn't quite like it but I might watch more later.
Maison Ikkoku - I need to remember to buy this.
Bartender - Uhh... the episode I saw seemed to be more about alcohol.
Animation Runner Kuromi - I still need to look for this.
Paradise Kiss - Not quite my style, though I've seen a few eps.
Oh My Goddess - Dunno if thos is realistic either, but I've only read some of the manga.
Moyashimon - New show. Promising. Not really realistic.