been trying to make note of all the pop culture anime out there and this one looks like it doesn't have too many episodes so i might give the series a shot soon. is this show better subbed or dubbed? i usually prefer the former but not sure where to look for the older ones.
The old dub has a certain value to a number of people (myself included) because it was how they were introduced to the show, but it came at the pinnacle of a dark time in anime dubs, and the subtitled version is clearly superior (and I say this as a fan of the old dub).
If you like subs, that's great, because that's the best version, but if you're looking to understand the "pop culture experience" you might actually want to look into the bad old dub, because it has significant cultural reach. I think I would suggest watching the subbed version first though (because you're more likely to enjoy it). So your first stop should be Hulu (as linked above).
Viz is currently working on a new dub, and it's not bad, but it's kind of bland. It's mostly there for people who want an uncensored experience, but need a dub/can't be bothered to read subtitles. And I don't think that's at all what you're looking for.