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Well, if you like older series with great story and characters that stay with you, try:
The Twelve Kingdoms
Last Exile
Great Teacher Onizuka
As for a long series, I noticed that you did not list One Piece. It is mostly comedy, has some action, but there are parts of the story where it is difficult not to cry (although, thankfully, they are really far apart in episode counts before you start bursting into tears again). It takes about 40ish episodes to be completely hooked, but everyone that I know who has seen it (Japanese dub, English sub version) loves it, both males and females alike.
More recent series with interesting stories are:
Usagi Drop <--- Some warm moments
Chihayafuru <--- Light-hearted and fun
Cross Game <---- Really good, btw. Very character driven.
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin <--- Very heavy emotions, although dark at times
If you have any questions concerning these series, please let me know.
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