Are you interested in a miniature game where the miniatures are metal and not prepainted?
If so, there are two skirmish level games I would heavily recommend.
The most tactical and position-based game out there right now is probably Infinity. Its rules are absolutely phenomenal, and in the world of miniature games, its not that expensive (which means its still kind of expensive). Its miniatures are the absolute top of the line on the market in terms of sculpt quality and creativity. It is set in a science fiction setting. It has anime influences, but the anime influences are mixed with a cutting edge european comic book style character design.
Here is a link to the gallery of their product line. Its kind of an obnoxious flash gallery, so be forewarned. Each army has its own style, so check out a couple if you visit.
Less expensive, and perhaps a little more what you're used to, is Anima Tactics. It is heavily anime influenced, but its sculptors are (like Infinity's) mostly Spanish, so while the character design is anime, the proportions and stylings are European. You only need about six figures for a viable, full size army, and that will run you about sixty bucks. Prices are much higher for metal figures than you're used to with plastics, but I can assure you that its a reasonable deal within the market. The miniatures are probably the top of the line in terms of fantasy figures produced these days. And the rules are very solidly written. There are a number of factions in Anima Tactics, and they cover the gamut of fantasy and anime archetypes: the Empire is knights with huge armor and weapons, the Church is leather armor clad inquisitors and demon hunters, Wissenschaft has a science fiction/ steampunk element, Samael is nonhuman anime, and the Azur Alliance is ninjas and gentlemen assassins.
Here is a link to the gallery of their miniatures. Scroll around a little, the styles vary wildly between factions.
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