Including the romance part: -Angel Beats -Baccano -Code Geass -From the New World (it's a slower paced series, so if you're looking for high octane action, this isn't for you) -Guilty Crown (some like it, some hate it. i'd give it a shot, but if you don't like it by a few episodes in, you won't like it) -Puella Magi Madoka Magica (implied yuri romance. you probably know this, but you need to watch at least a third of series before you judge it.) -Steins;Gate (may not have enough action for you, but it's got awesome characters and story) -Sword Art Online (action: yes, ba characters: debatable, story: 1st part is great...2nd part:....haha romance: yes) Not including romance: -Attack on Titan -Deadman Wonderland -Ergo Proxy -Fate/Zero -Persona 4 (half-action, half slice of life) -Psycho-Pass I've heard Shakugan no Shana might fulfill your criteria, but I haven't seen the series yet myself.