addressing topic:
-Naruto died for me a while ago, I still download the manga out of habit, and I guess it isn't horrible
-Bleach is an ongoing shonen, a staple in most house's needs (if you don't get it, you're not worthy)
-I liked Fruits Basket, well... I rarely dislike shojos (minus the bishonen ones =\) (pps: rumor is that they are trying to get the same voice actors/actresses to make a second season thing)
-Other...
I have tons that arn't listed up there
Chrno, Ouran and Yuutsu (the Haruhis <3), Lucky☆, and the list goes on
addressing death note:
Mello + Near = end of series
liked the ending more than most people though
addressing sad animes:
Chrno Crusade = my favorite sad actual anime
movie wise, Miyazaki's Fireflies
if I missed anything, let me know