I have some good animes for you
Berserk (25 eps), Elfen Lied(13 eps), Rurouni Kenshin (95 eps + 4 or 6 movies)
These have great stories with great characters
Hajime no Ippo and Hikaru no Go is also two very good animes, although Hikaru no Go isn't as exciting as the others. It just have...