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If you liked Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu add

...then you might like Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei add

Both have long expositions related to world-building and sophisticated politics with sci-fi and future elements and a huge cast of unique characters with various objectives.

If you liked Ace wo Nerae! add

...then you might like Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster add

'Gunbuster: Aim for the Top' is practically inspired by 'Aim for the Ace', if it wasn't obvious from the title themselves. Hell, both of them have COACHE bundled with them. The main characters are in the club or school on 'the whim', however the coaches sees the hidden potential inside them despite their current low ability. The main characters are seemingly forced into training and aiming towards the best position after struggle and finding out about themselves. There's also the jealous character and the others do not see what the coaches see. The beginning of Gunbuster is more closely related to the tennis anime, and yeah Aim for the Ace has no mecha or shooting or aliens, but both do have a good deal of character development and depth. Check them both out for the solid writing.

If you liked Shoujo Kakumei Utena add

...then you might like Kill la Kill add

More of a contents-wise recommendation, but otherwise two extremely enjoyable shows in different ways. The two are set in a school, rather untypical schools with pretty (or creative) designs. They are both episodic with a different focus and mini-stories, tied into a bigger picture (the main plot). They focus on fighting opponents, often with substance in its characters; it may be obvious who would win, but the main juice of the battles and scenes are its developments and general messages that connect with our world, society and nature. Lots of other things makes the two similar too. They have transformation sequences despite not being magical shows. They also have a strong lead character, whose attitude can be associated with tomboyish, but otherwise strong and admirable. They have brilliant OSTs and amazing art directions (Utena being interestingly subtle in its symbolism and KlK being crazy and creative). And although KlK doesn't have deep symbolism like Utena, it does have lots of fun trivial stuff and references, KlK even referencing Utena itself. The two shows are actually controversial, funny enough (but for different reasons). Either way though, they are made with great talent from experienced directors, having hidden messages/symbolism, creative art direction, memorable OSTs and just generally fun in their own ways.

If you liked Kemono no Souja Erin add

...then you might like Gin no Saji add

These shows are very similar, despite being worlds apart in terms of plot. Although 'Kemono no Souja Erin's based around politics, warfare and is a fantasy, whilst 'Silver Spoon' is solely on farming and everything around it as a slice of life, what makes them tie together the most is the theme of animals. The two shows focus (not necessarily primary, but still) on the protagonist, plus the cast and even humanity, and their connections with animals and the purpose of them to us humans. People have the intelligence and power practically over the world, so the animals are under control, or of usage, for us. Both anime teaches about the lives of the animals (Erin: Toudas and Beast-lords, Silver Spoon: Farming animals; pigs, cows, horses etc...) and presents the different views on them in their respective situations: Should they really be used for labour or warfare? Are their lives equal to us or not? Is this considered normal for people? Despite what the viewer thinks, there's all these sorts of conflicts on whether they are being treated fairly or not, and both shows explore the concept of this. Granted, Silver Spoon takes a more realistic approach in what farmers and agricultural schools actaully do, whilst Kemono uses a fantasy setting and a country warfare situation with the animals for the story, but both do hit a soft spot in a very similar fashion about the views and purpose in animals, which makes both rather thought-provoking and maybe tragic for particular people. ALSO Sukima Switch did the ED of Silver Spoon and the first OP of Kemono! Coincidence? Or maybe....

If you liked Majo no Takkyuubin add

...then you might like Little Witch Academia add

The corresponding theme for both of these are... witches! The two anime movies, one being two hours and the other 30 minutes, are set in the ordinary world. Those ordinary worlds though presents magic to witchcraft, opening up the witch presence in the world. The stories follow two young girls who decides to take witchcraft and, as the movies progress on, they start to learn different things in both witch aspect and the experience of independence and such. The main difference is that Kiki goes delivering things whilst she sets in town, and Kagari goes to a witch academy, going towards her dreams. 'Kiki's Delivery Service' is more of a SoL than 'Witch Academy', but either way they both share a really magical atmosphere being both fun and lovely; they have extremely delicious and fluent animation, being practical in the MC's movements on the brooms especially, and the OST brings out the magical feeling even more. If you really enjoyed the movie feel of one of the shows whilst loving the whole witch aspect, then you'll definitely enjoy the other.

If you liked Chihayafuru add

...then you might like Sakamichi no Apollon add

Both shows are listed as "Josei", but still aim for all ages in certain, moral ways. They are both based about a trio of friends all with a passion of something big (Sakamichi: Music, Chihayafuru: Karuta), with one or two of them rejecting what they love at certain times. Both contain romance/one-sided love, though Sakamichi focuses on that aspect much more than Chihayafuru (which is more based on competition and sports). They also both have a yet practical and appealing art style and great use of budget and music when it's needed. The two shows has a similar style of atmosphere, but they are also completely different, suited to each show's style. With the music or sport element for the two, it creates a unique charm for the Josei genre, making both anime much more interesting than one would expect.

If you liked Aria the Animation add

...then you might like Tamayura: Hitotose add

Both are about the girl protagonist who moved to a new and fresh place (Aria - Aqua, Tamayura - childhood town), with a certain goal in mind in which their jobs/hobbies reflect on it. Plus, a group of girls hanging around each other as they do various things. The pure side of the slice of life genre, both shows are episodic "Iyashikei" (meaning healing), in which they both convey a soothing effect to the audience (same director makes all the more reason why). They are very slow paced and despite nothing much happening in either, time flies by really steadily when you're into the shows' atmosphere and aura. Their healing effect makes both shows give a very similar and comfortable vibe, although Aria focuses much more on the Iyashikei effect than Tamayura, and has a very different setting (it is on another planet after all). If you really enjoyed Aria for the soothing relaxation, I'm sure Tamayura is a cute addition.

If you liked FLCL add

...then you might like Kyousou Giga (2012) add

Both shows are presented in a strange, nonsensical manner, with a vague "plot" (that may not make much sense on the surface) and lots of crazy action. Both worlds are quite interesting, though not looked upon as much as the scenarios given to the audience. They both have really good budget towards action scenes in various situations, whilst being creative and experimental with the animation and being supported in unique atmospheres in the world the show is presented in (though both have different atmospheres, e.g colour palettes, music). If you enjoy the wackiness style of one of them, the other should be quite enjoyable too. Also both are pretty short, but FLCL is twice as long as Kyousougiga 1 and 2 together.

If you liked Ga-Rei: Zero add

...then you might like Canaan add

Both series are styled like an action-packed movie, and follows a linear plot with a closure ending. They're both dark, and both contain lots of violence and fighting (both combat and military), though the settings in Canaan are less futuristic than Ga-Rei's. Both stories also concentrates on the bonds between the two main female characters, and the hardships they have to bare with the positions they happen to be in.

If you liked Hyouka add

...then you might like Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! add

Both are centered around a high school male protagonist getting his normal life disturbed by a girl (the female protagonist) with odd intentions and an lively personality. Whilst still limited in the high school slice-of-life setting, the male protagonist's life goes into a different direction than what they'd consider "peaceful" or "normal". Similar art giving similar atmosphere and tone, and has light-hearted comedy, as expected from kyoto animation.