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If you liked Steins;Gate Movie: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu add

...then you might like Seishun Buta Yarou wa Yumemiru Shoujo no Yume wo Minai add

Both films are sequels to popular series and follow protagonists who must travel through time to save the one they love. The films explore emotional sides of their characters in greater depth than before and maintain the level of quality expected from their respective series.

If you liked Steins;Gate Movie: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu add

...then you might like Kimi no Na wa. add

Both films feature protagonists who, as lovers, are affected by the time and distance that separates them, and must overcome these challenges to be with each other again.

If you liked Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo add

...then you might like Steins;Gate add

What happens when you suddenly come upon time travel? Do you use it wisely or foolishly? How do your actions affect your family and closest friends? Both works seek to explore these questions while providing some more light-hearted moments as well.

If you liked Steins;Gate add

...then you might like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

Both series have a slow and inconspicuous start, but the narratives gradually descend into something far darker and more powerful, in which the protagonists must make choices and sacrifices that affect themselves and their friends.

If you liked Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou add

...then you might like Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou add

A slice-of-life take on the world after the apocalypse, focusing on the mundane everyday lives of those who survived.

If you liked Death Note add

...then you might like Psycho-Pass add

Both series feature police forces trying to catch an enigmatic criminal who always seems to be one step ahead of them, and involve commentary on how society can be strongly affected by the actions of just a handful of people.

If you liked Shirobako add

...then you might like New Game! add

These series follow the daily lives of a group of office workers, with New Game focusing on a game studio and Shirobako looking at the anime industry. New Game's approach is more cutesy and fun in comparison to Shirobako's more professional and realistic depiction, but both provide a window into their respective fields.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

Thematically rich series that start off inconspicuously but gradually descend into something far darker and more powerful. They follow a cast of young people who must fight against surreal and enigmatic enemies for reasons they don't understand, and consequently uncover the deception that has led them there. Easily some of the best anime ever made.

If you liked Kumo no Mukou, Yakusoku no Basho add

...then you might like Byousoku 5 Centimeter add

All of Makoto Shinkai's works contain themes including distance, love, and self-identity, which are explored through various metaphors such as train stations, aircraft and more, and feature similar visual style and character development.

If you liked Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex add

...then you might like Psycho-Pass add

Psycho-Pass borrows very heavily from Ghost in the Shell SAC's structure, in which police forces in futuristic cyberpunk worlds deal with new forms of crime committed using technology that interacts with the human brain, and their members must come to terms with their roles in this conflict.

If you liked Yuru Camp△ add

...then you might like Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou add

Effective use of minimalist worldbuilding and character development to help viewers reflect on the world around them.

If you liked Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. add

...then you might like Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai add

A cynical MC and an attractive, confident, yet secretly insecure girl help resolve problems of others at their school while trying to figure out how to interact with each other.

If you liked Azumanga Daiou The Animation add

...then you might like Shinryaku! Ika Musume add

These series share a common structure, in which each episode is divided into a series of sketches that revolve around a set theme. Additionally, characters possess similar traits and an offbeat sense of humor is present throughout the entire show. Very fun and amusing.

If you liked Azumanga Daiou The Animation add

...then you might like K-On! add

Put simply, K-On would not exist without Azumanga. Both series focus on a group of high school girls who stumble through their daily lives. They are funny, heartwarming, and exceptionally well-written by comedy standards.

If you liked Death Note add

...then you might like Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen add

Both series involve a battle of wits in which their two protagonists engage in a fierce struggle to outdo each other, with the main difference being that Kaguya-sama takes a more comedic approach. The main characters are well-developed and viewers will occasionally find themselves cheering for both sides.

If you liked Evangelion Movie 1: Jo add

...then you might like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 1: Hajimari no Monogatari add

Both films are retellings of their respective series that utilize more advanced animation and condense the narratives to fit in a shorter runtime. Great for viewers who haven't seen the series in a while and would appreciate a refresher.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni add

...then you might like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari add

Alternate conclusions to their respective series that take drastically different approaches from the original endings. Worth watching, even if you ultimately prefer one version over the other.

If you liked Akira add

...then you might like Bubblegum Crisis add

Products of the late 1980s cyberpunk era, featuring plenty of action in a dystopian Tokyo with some food for thought on the side.

If you liked Koukaku Kidoutai add

...then you might like Akira add

Cyberpunk classics that feature groundbreaking animation and ask questions about how technology could directly affect the human body. In contrast to Ghost in the Shell's slower pacing and more prominent use of symbolism, Akira takes a bloodier, more action-oriented approach to its topics.

If you liked Azumanga Daiou The Animation add

...then you might like Nichijou add

Nichijou borrows heavily from Azumanga Daioh's structure, characterization, and humor, and takes those elements to the extreme. If you liked either of these shows, chances are very high that you'll like the other.

If you liked Yama no Susume Second Season add

...then you might like Yuru Camp△ add

Both series feature a group of high school girls who learn more about themselves through their experiences in the outdoors. Relaxing, fun, and overall a great time.

If you liked Mimi wo Sumaseba add

...then you might like Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo add

Both films focus on young women who are initially uncertain about how to approach their future, and begin to understand more about themselves through their interactions with other people and some supernatural elements.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Shingeki no Kyojin add

Both series follow young people who are recruited into a military organization dedicated to fighting colossal beings that threaten humanity. Connections between humans and these enemies are explored as well as the enormous losses incurred while fighting them.

If you liked Cowboy Bebop add

...then you might like Black Lagoon add

Both series follow the escapades of a ragtag group of thieves, all of whom have complicated backstories and their own sets of morals and ideals that are gradually revealed as the narrative progresses. Watching them with the English dub is highly recommended.

If you liked Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa add

...then you might like Sora yori mo Tooi Basho add

Although the overall narrative is very different, both works involve young people setting out on an adventure to a distant place, during which they face challenges that help reaffirm their core values.

If you liked Non Non Biyori add

...then you might like Flying Witch add

Both series follow the experiences of a young protagonist who moves to rural Japan and grows accustomed to life there with the help of some new friends. Highly recommended for viewers looking to take a break and chill for a while.

If you liked Shinryaku! Ika Musume add

...then you might like Gabriel DropOut add

The "reverse isekai" premise of both series is very similar, involving a girl from another world who is dropped into modern society and attempts to assert dominance, but things don't quite go according to plan, and hilarity ensues. Great for relative newcomers to anime, and those who like to have a good laugh.

If you liked Shelter (Music) add

...then you might like Suna no Wakusei feat. Hatsune Miku add

The songs in both works include themes about the decline of society and culture, retaining important memories, and moving forward. Post-apocalyptic landscapes are seen and metaphors are embedded in the visuals.

If you liked K-On! Movie add

...then you might like Love Live! The School Idol Movie add

Both films conclude their respective series with a trip outside of Japan that helps the cast of characters grow as individuals. Scenery is seen, songs are sung, and sobs are shed.

If you liked Fire Emblem add

...then you might like Super Mario Brothers: Peach-hime Kyuushutsu Daisakusen! add

These films are adaptations of classic Nintendo games that expand upon the relatively limited narrative within the games themselves. Enjoyable for fans of the characters and their series, and an interesting piece of history for everyone else.