So, here's an interesting[1] concept. I remember reading about on raam that someone was annoyed with the cliched episodes that were seen in an anime he started watching and isn't sure he'll finish. Given this...
What is the longest anime series that could conceivably be made using cliched episode types? I'm capping the re-cap episodes at a maximum of one per 26 episodes (there's _one_ cliche already done for you).
-Matt/Pickle/Jew-Pac
[1] - Your definition of 'interesting' and my definition may very well be totally different. Use mine.
