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If you liked Wata no Kuni Hoshi add

...then you might like Suteneko Tora-chan add

Two early examples of anthropomorphic neko persons with human behavior. The older Tora-chan gives clothing and character traits to its cast, but stops short of the hybrid a real cat person is. Star of Cottonland goes all the way and invents the nekomimi. Still, Tora-chan is a must see for everybody interested in the history of cat girls.

If you liked Gilgamesh add

...then you might like Hikari no Ou add

Both shows are set in a dystopian world which mixes mythological magic, technology and mystery. Both are dystopies caused by the past actions of humans, who woke cosmic horrors and cataclysmic events. In both the very laws of physics changed as a result. Both shows focus on a sibling couple, in the case of Fire Hunter with the addition of a young girl as the curious, innocent self-insert character. Both shows are artsy, and suffer from very bad production values. Both shows have an unusually dark mood and level of despair. The low production values, bleak story, slow development and abstract symbolism made both shows fail with the mainstream audience. Yet, if you liked one, yoi'll probably like the other.

If you liked Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu add

...then you might like Potemayo add

Both shows feature a magic heroine of unexplained nature. They share a common recipe of moe innocence x SoL x smart slapstick comedy of anarchic, double-layered jokes with deadpan delivery and pitch perfect timing. Neither has a real story, but also has too much development to be merely episodic. The creative anarchy, visual gags and surreal situations ring a similar string in me, and in both this results in laugh out loud reactions. If you like the humor of one of the shows, you'll like the other.

If you liked Inu-Ou add

...then you might like Heike Monogatari add

The script of Inu-Ou developed in parallel with Heike Monogatari (2022) by the same author (Furukawa Hideo), and shares many story elements. The TV anime shows the fall of the house of Heike, the movie takes place 100 years after it and shows how the story had become an important foundation of Japanese literature and poetry. It covers many historical events seen in the TV showin their larger than life artistic version, as developing mythology and supernatural legend. Finally, Biwa music is key in both versions, as both protagonists are musicians playing that instrument. Both were made by two star directors for the same studio.

If you liked Juliet add

...then you might like Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta. add

Both are R+ grade ecchi comedies through the eyes of pet animals who want to get physical with their mistresses. In Inuhiro it's a dog while in Juliet a Scottish Fold cat. Both emphasize low camera angles and no-pan backside fetish in their ecchi part - I guess that's in line with the overall bestiality theme.

If you liked Kennel Tokorozawa add

...then you might like Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta. add

Both are R+ grade ecchi about a dog lusting for his mistress, from the animal's perspective. Both feature low angle POV camera shots, off commentary by the dog, and nopan shots. I guess that's in line with the overall bestiality theme.

If you liked Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! add

...then you might like Futoku no Guild add

Lewder version of the fantasy RPG adventure party setting from Konosuba. Uses Japanese Manzai comedy structure, i.e. MC is a stoic tsukkomi surrounded by a harem of useless and eccentric boke hotties. Episodes have fetish themed "plot", often including pseudo-tentacle rape or the toned down version "swallowed by a giant toad" in Konosuba's case. The Immoral Guild girls are stereotyped along the lines of KonoSuba as well. The priestess is a megalomaniac loli (Megumin clone), the tank is rich and sex crazy when in berserk mode (Darkness clone). Aqua is split into two: her clumsy and useless side becomes the fist fighter, her lazy and street smart side the fire mage Toxico.

If you liked Tonari no Totoro add

...then you might like Panda Kopanda add

Both are Ghibli founders' Sunday morning cartoon about the adventures little children from their own magic reality view. The carefree atmosphere, art and char designs, magic realism and childlike problem solving was picked up and perfected in Totoro. Pana Kopana is it's the beta test version.

If you liked Casshern Sins add

...then you might like Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou add

Casshern and Girls Last Tour are about the same emotion, dignity in the face of the inevitable end. The former is an arthouse edition based on the mecha genre, the latter the moe edition based in the CGDCT genre. The mono no aware is equally strong in both.

If you liked Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä add

...then you might like Sango Shou Densetsu: Aoi Umi no Elfie add

Elfie is an aquatic version of Nausicaä set in a post-apocalyptic water world with strong ecological and pacifist message. Elfie is primarily made for children, it's straightforward story line with deus-ex-machina conflict resolution still has mina appeal. It's s still much simpler in terms of story telling, character depth and animation. Elfie has quality direction (on limited funding) by the director of "Dog of Flanders" (movie), as has Nausicaä (Team Ghibli).

If you liked Cleopatra add

...then you might like Senya Ichiya Monogatari add

Both are entries in Tezuka's trilogy of experimental adult-oriented films, Animerama. The eroticism and mature humor are similar, and the production teams have a huge staffer overlap.

If you liked Change!! Getter Robo: Sekai Saigo no Hi add

...then you might like Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann add

Getter Robo is Gurren Lagann's edgier and darker older brother. Both are ever escalating battles where ever more powerful mechas beat the shit out of ever more powerful monstrosities. And both mecha types have drills! TTGL has more story and mainstream cast, while GR is pure manly GAR testosterone. GR has less runtime and focuses on the fights. Which doesn't hurt enjoyment at all, in both shows.

If you liked Ongaku add

...then you might like Aru Nihon no Ekaki Shounen add

Both shows celebrate the raw power of Art Brut, also called Outsider Art. They share a message that not technical perfection makes a work of art great, but the passion and emotion put into it. Both encourage the viewer to believe in their dream of creating art, damn the torpedoes. Ongaku is about music, while for A Japanese Boy Who Draws it is about manga drawing.

If you liked Asience: Kami wa Onna no Inochi add

...then you might like Samurai Noodles: The Originator add

Two samurai themed 1 minute TV ads with outstanding art direction, high quality animation and historical themes. Great art work for mundane products: instant noodles and hair shampoo. I'd watch a show or movie "based" on the art styles any time.

If you liked Genji Monogatari add

...then you might like Heike Monogatari add

Both shows are set in the Heian period (795-1185), before the begin of the Japanese middle ages. Genji Monogatari before ~1000 CE, Heike Monogatari ~1185 CE. The rivaling Genji (aka Minamoto clan) and Heike (aka Taira clan) dynasties were controlling most of Japan during this era. The stories are different (romance in Genji vs. historic drama in Heike), but the period piece elements cover a similar archaic society from the viewpoint of high nobility. Genji focuses on the life of a single feudal lord, where Heike covers multiple. Common plot elements are family life, concubines, love affairs, marriage, societal roles of men and women etc. They feel alien today, e.g. harems were common still.

If you liked Hyouge Mono add

...then you might like Heike Monogatari add

Both shows cover real events in Japanese history trough the eyes of a fictional POV character as looking glass into the complex historical setting. The supporting cast are almost exclusively historical persons of high feudal rank up to emperor, the MC is of lower rank. They both have artisic talents, in Hyouge Mono Wabi-Sabi and the tea ceremony, in Heike Monogatari minstrel and biwa music. Both shows cover the end of their historic period trough civil war. In Heike Monogatari it's the Genpei War (1180-1185 CE) (Heian -> Kamakura), which marks the begin of the Japanese middle ages and Hyouge Mono (Sengoku -> Edo, late 16th century) ends the Warring States period and the middle ages. Both shows cover samurai history and war, but don't focus strongly on that aspect. They also cover dynastic family life, romantic relations, slice of life, arts and politics. Emphasis is not so much on the detailed history, but on characters, emotions and motivations. Just like Shakespeare's version of history compares to a scholarly text. Both shows have a unique and sophisticated art direction with anachronistic elements, e.g. in the music. The anachronisms are stronger in Hyouge Mono.

If you liked Gilgamesh add

...then you might like Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha add

Both shows use a very similar world and scenario. In both a dimensional door named Heavens Gate opens and humanity's dealing with this leads to a world-changing global catastrophe. The sky is scorched and there are mass fatalities. As a result of the event, super-powered individuals appear among the humans. The stories themselves are quite different. Gilgamesh is dark and psychological, while Darker Than Black is more action oriented. And despite DtB having "dark" in the title, it's by far the "lighter" version of the scenario - which says something about how extraordinarily sinister Gilgamesh is.

If you liked Gilgamesh add

...then you might like Ergo Proxy add

Both shows are dark sci-fi with heavy mythological motifs, stylish art direction (Gilgamesh has no budget, but the attempt counts) and atmosphere. The main connection is the narrative technique. Both shows tell a linear, chronological story without too many flashbacks. Yet, the underlying mystery is unraveled glacially slow, so information required to understand the actions one witnesses are lacking at that point. In Ergo Proxy this is more massive and pretty much requires a re-watch (or being spoiled beforehand). Gilgamesh is less extreme, but it still requires full attention while watching. Also both shows use symbolism a lot.

If you liked Texhnolyze add

...then you might like Gilgamesh add

Texhnolyze isn't sinister, glacially slow and heavy enough for you? You want more mature storytelling, post-apocalyptic misery and utter despair, bleak nihilism, murky colors and 2000s CG style? Then G (while not quite T's league) will get under your skin. Gilgamesh = Texhnolyze atmosphere - action + Darker Than Black setting.

If you liked Cello Hiki no Gauche (1982) add

...then you might like Yousei Florence add

Both shows are about young musicians struggling to find their musical personality and style. They meet magical helpers and spend some time on magical adventures with them, learning valuable lessons. In Yousei Florence, there's some romance on top. In both shows classical music is used and very well choreographed with the animation. I know the word sounds pretentious, but I'd call it lyrical. Both protagonists eventually succeed to master music and their instrument, adding a "coming of age" story element.

If you liked Sirius no Densetsu add

...then you might like Yousei Florence add

Both are good old fashioned lyrical fairy tale romances. Their selling point aren't the simple coming of age stories, but the beautiful, warm and creative animation of the their respective magical lands - both works of stunning visual art and creativity. Both shows on the surface are for children, but they have tragic depth and bitter-sweetness enough to make them very watchable for adults as well.

If you liked xxxHOLiC add

...then you might like Utsukushiki Sei no Dendoushi Reirei add

Rei Rei is basically the pulp fiction version of xxxHOLIC. In both episodic shows a powerful female with god-like powers and in skimpy clothing meddles with humans in difficult life situations. Both heroines are shrouded in supernatural mystery, can alter reality, and have supernatural aides. The main difference is that xxxHOLIC is CLAMP-grade psychology and explore character flaws and weaknesses, while Rei Rei is plot-with-soft-porn and solves complicated love polygon dilemmata with simple and robust ecchi methods.

If you liked Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko add

...then you might like Ore, Tsushima add

Two slice of life shows seen trough the eyes of a domestic cat, with their inner monologue as off narration. Both pets think and comment a lot about their respective owners. Both shows manage to make me think "yea, this is probably how cats really think", i.e. they are very well observing and using feline antics. Kanojo has a more serious tone and drama (about the owner's life), Tsushima is pure dark comedy.

If you liked Chi's Sweet Home add

...then you might like Ore, Tsushima add

Two slice of life shows seen trough the eyes of a domestic cat, with inner monologue as source of comedy. The two cats themselves are polar opposites. Chi is a young, curious, naive and playful female kitten living with a young family, whose young daughter is her best friend. Tsushima is an old, grumpy, smug, lazy and mildly sadistic tomcat living with two other cats and an old lady. Both shows manage to make me think "yea, this is probably how cats really think", i.e. they are very well observing and using feline antics.

If you liked Hanada Shounen-shi add

...then you might like Jarinko Chie add

Both shows is are slice of life starring a ca. 10 year old bratty child living under lower middle class conditions. Both fathers are flawed, lightheaded men wasting their life drinking and gambling, respectively while neglecting their family duties. Both have a supernatural element, Hanada Ichiro interacts with ghosts and Chie with her intelligent cat. Both kids take responsibilities far beyond their age and pay group, Ichiro fixes problems for the ghosts and Chie almost single-handedly runs the family restaurant business. Both kids are outspoken brats but with a heart of gold, positive attitude and love for their family despite all their imperfections. Both take place at an unspecified time during the Shouwa period, probably the 1960s or 1970s.

If you liked Strange Dawn add

...then you might like Kaiba add

Both shows use Teletubby styled character designs to contrast their dark, gritty and mature fantasy story for a cognitive dissonance effect.

If you liked Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku add

...then you might like Strange Dawn add

Both shows are deconstructions of the Isekai trope with very strong anti-war message. Strange Dawn is targeted at a female audience and softens the gritty story by using Teletubby character designs, whereas Now and Then, Here and There is explicit up to edge lord levels. The stories themselves are quite similar though. The MC(s) travel trough a war torn other world and witness plenty of violence, futile death and pain, political madness and acts of resistance. Yet, the powers at work are too large for them to control or even make a major difference. They are not overpowered heroes but mere observers and in part victims themselves. There's no happy end in either story as well, MC(s) leave without fixing the world they just explored.

If you liked Angel Cop add

...then you might like Wild 7 add

Both are violent cop, exploitation, action genre with increased violence and gore level. Wild 7 is mixing criminals made "special police squad" (Oredo 808), production values and comedy (Mad Bull) and the right-leaning extrajudicial ideology (Angel Cop) into a bloody rampage. All three are cut from the same cloth. Angel Cop has a supernatural element and has some mystery, whereas Wild 7 is straightforward action in contemporary Japan. The main connecting element is repeated dialog justifying extrajudicial police murder, and some story elements about corrupt politicians.

If you liked Wild 7 add

...then you might like Mad★Bull 34 add

Both are episodic buddy cop, exploitation, action genre with increased violence and gore level. Wild 7 is mixing criminals made "special police squad" (Oredo 808), production values and comedy (Mad Bull) and the right-leaning extrajudicial ideology (Angel Cop) into a bloody rampage. All three are cut from the same cloth. Wild 7 takes itself more serious than Mad Bull, which uses cartoon violence rather than "real" gore. Wild 7 takes place in JP, Mad Bull in the USA.

If you liked Memories add

...then you might like Home! add

Home! and segment Magnetic Rose are both ghost stories set in space, where an exploring astronaut enters a wrecked space ship and meets a female human ghost. This is already where similarities end. Magnetic Rose is a psychological and atmospheric masterpiece. In Home!, the story is just there to showcase the CGI skills and physics engine of Studio Orange in a short submitted to the Young Animators project. Quality wise, we're millions of lightyears away from Magnetic Rose...