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If you liked Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger add

...then you might like Tobe! Isami add

Easy to digest shows with clumsy gradeschoolers being handed powerful weapons (giant robot / ancient energy weapons respectively) to fight equally clumsy adversaries in mostly "monster of the week" fashion. Simple but memorable character designs you won't see in any other anime. Very rewatchable. Despite the over the top settings, both shows manage to have very well made final arcs that still stay true to the show's formula.

If you liked Wakakusa Monogatari: Nan to Jo-sensei add

...then you might like Cooking Papa add

In terms of setting, art, story, genre etc. these shows share next to nothing. Still, both shows are essentially about being, or becoming, decent people, children and adults alike. Mrs Jo and her husband are the kind teachers, carefully standing in the back most of the time, guiding their pupils into becoming successful and believing in them. "Cooking Papa" Mr. Arawai does the same thing for his family and coworkers. Both shows also have some sad episodes, but also a very healthy portion of humor.

If you liked Mirai Shounen Conan add

...then you might like Giant Gorg add

One single continuous story instead of individual episodes. Excellent production values for their respective time with very little recycled content. While both have some deeper underlying messages (Conan - environment, Gorg - politics, peace) both are adventure stories first and foremost with brave boy protagonists conquering incredible odds. Conan is a superhuman, Yuu has a superhuman robot friend. Gorg targets a bit an older audience than Conan.

If you liked Chibi Maruko-chan add

...then you might like Crayon Shin-chan add

The misadventures of kindergardener Shinchan and gradeschooler Momoko (nicknamed Maruko) and their family are mostly easy to digest stories with great rewatchability. Both shows also have outstanding side characters and a very unique visual style. As time progresses both shows also lose their bite, with newer episodes lacking the impact old one's had. Shin-chan is a tad more straightforward and easier to get into than Chibi Marukochan, with the latter being partially based on the author's real life events and including some real tear-inducing scenes.

If you liked Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam add

...then you might like Kanata no Astra add

Both shows start with mostly unexperienced children/teens being thrown into war/danger/conflict situations in a sci-fi setting (Vifam is heavy on this) with a hint of mystery(Astra is heavier on this). Developing human relations between boys and girls from very different backgrounds are an important topic in both shows. Both have a good mix of fun and serious elements and simple but memorable character designs. Vifma definitely was a major inspiration for Kanata no Astra. Both shows form an excellent bridge between anime of old days and modern productions.

If you liked Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger add

...then you might like Muteki Robo Trider G7 add

Friendly and fun mecha action with bratty protagonists in a shouwa era setting. School life, friendship and family are often bigger themes than the alien/demon world invasions threatening earth. Both shows might appear old and outdated by today's standards, with oldand almost Disney-esque drawing styles, but are well worth checking out.

If you liked Ojamajo Doremi add

...then you might like Mahou no Angel Sweet Mint add

Friendly shows about magicians/witches living in our world and having to conceal their identity. While vastly different in pace (Doremi is fast, Sweet Mint is slow), both are ultimately shows about trying to bring out the best in people.

If you liked Ojamajo Doremi add

...then you might like Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger add

Different genres and target audiences, but both series know when to be funny and when to be serious (with the overal tone favouring comedy). Similar "looming curse" and "know when to quit" moments in both shows. Outstaning endings in both cases.

If you liked Super Doll Licca-chan add

...then you might like Yuusha Exkaiser add

While different genres (magical girl / super robot), both feature a very young protagonist that gets most of the screen time, focusing on day to day life, but does no actual fighting. The fighting is done by (group of) protector(s) that steps in to save the day, then to quickly vanish thereafter. In both shows, the bad guys are a group of hilarious small fries, led by a pure evil head honcho.

If you liked Fushigi no Kuni no Alice add

...then you might like Licca-chan Fushigi na Mahou no Ring add

Fantasy & fairy tale type stories about an ordinary girl protagonist from a wealthy household traveling to another world. Both are child friendly shows that are slow paced and relaxing to watch,

If you liked Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes add

...then you might like Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On add

Similar artwork, decent amount of characters with various backgrounds, comedic elements but also a serious story with a conflict between "brothers" as a center plotline. Both are adaptions of games (videogame/card game) as well.

If you liked Grander Musashi RV add

...then you might like Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go WGP add

Both shows are sequels in their respective series and both largely dropped the daily life aspect compared to their prequel, focusing on the hobby/character passion part in a world travel setting.

If you liked Super Fishing Grander Musashi add

...then you might like Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go add

Young energetic characters that want to succeed and become the best at their hobby. Musashi and Gou Seiba (respective protagonists) have basically the same personality. Both shows also feature plenty of daily life scenes.

If you liked Akazukin Chacha add

...then you might like Dragon Half add

Nonsensical adventures in a fantasy world, with Dragon Half being a tad more fringe.

If you liked Akazukin Chacha add

...then you might like Tobe! Isami add

Both are humorus love triangles with one girl as the lead character and two boys, one hot blooded and one cool and calculated (voiced by Hidaka Noriko in both shows too) as friendly rivals and partners in combat. Hilarious liberties were taken with the respective source materials (fairy tales/the historical Shinsengumi).

If you liked Dragon Half add

...then you might like Cosplay Complex add

While completely different in terms of content, the humor reaches almost identical levels of insanity. Both are short and can be finished in one sitting.

If you liked Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru add

...then you might like Choubakumatsu Shounen Seiki Takamaru add

Both feature characters designed by Toyoo Ashida and have a similar look, humor and atmosphere. That said, Takamaru feels inspired by Dragonball while Wataru has some RPG elements.

If you liked Kyattou Ninden Teyandee add

...then you might like Edokko Boy: Gatten Tasuke add

Both are comedy type shows from the same era of anime and both offer a similar mix of almost steretypical Ninja/Samurai of olden Japan and science fiction elements.

If you liked Tobe! Isami add

...then you might like Genji Tsuushin Agedama add

Both are highly comedic anime with a friendly cast of characters, likeable bad guys and somewhat amateurish heroes.

If you liked Koukaku Kidoutai add

...then you might like Bubblegum Crisis add

Both have a serious and action heavy cyberpunk setting with female lead characters, both deal with similar themes such as technological progress, human-machine relations, dangers and benefits of AI etc.

If you liked AIKa add

...then you might like Plastic Little add

Both are on the teasing side, technically well made anime, in a mild Sci-Fi setting, with sexy female characters. being the main reason to watch. Both clearly value eye candy over story and character development.

If you liked Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: On Television add

...then you might like Yuusha Keisatsu J-Decker add

Both are mainly police and robot themed shows, with the occasional occult or bio monster showing up. While in different ways, both effectively cover the whole spectrum from dead serious to purely gag driven episodes.

If you liked Hotaru no Haka add

...then you might like Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri add

Both deal with the hardships of children in difficult times, looking for a way to improve their situation. Looking at both works, Marco is a bit more on the uplifiting side.

If you liked Majo no Takkyuubin add

...then you might like Mahou no Angel Sweet Mint add

Both are an optimistic story about a magical girl in a friendly town setting, ultimately both are about humbly servicing others (delivery buisness in Kiki, Happyness Shop in Mint) believing in yourself, the people around you, and trying to be the best person one can be.

If you liked Golden Boy add

...then you might like Oruchuban Ebichu add

While the protagonists and artwork couldn't be any more different, both have a clearly naughty type of humor that is definitely not made for young viewers, and sometimes leaning towards gore & guro, the protagonist often gets physically abused, but due to the comic nature, instantly recovers.

If you liked Mirai Shounen Conan add

...then you might like Sinbad: Mahiru no Yoru to Fushigi no Mon add

Both are adventure story with many sea journeys, classic boy rescues princess/girl setup, small sidekick characters, similar character design, both feature a normal boy that is actually a superhuman protagonist, enjoyable and for all ages.

If you liked Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh add

...then you might like Madou King Granzort add

Similar setup of 3 young boys piloting giant robots, with consoderable internal rivalry going on, and fighting monsters-of-the-week. Very inviting and optimistic overal tone, mostly comedy oriented, with a more serious (yet stil keeping the overal tone) finale.

If you liked Mahou no Angel Sweet Mint add

...then you might like Doubutsu no Mori add

Different genres but both are as relaxing & peaceful stories in a fantasy world, enjoyable regardless of gender or age.

If you liked Mahoujin Guruguru add

...then you might like Dragon Half add

Both take place in a RPG/fantasy world where every inhabitant, from the smallest pawn to the big king, is a complete nutcase. Slapstick humor outweights story progression in both.

If you liked Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31 add

...then you might like Captain Future add

Both are science fiction with a clear cut, adult hero character with high moral standards, some educational content, unconventional spaceship designs, made during the same era.