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If you liked Nisekoi add

...then you might like Masamune-kun no Revenge add

Masamune-kun no Revenge has clearly sprouted out of Nisekoi. Basically, it's an attempt to retell Nisekoi, but with the agenda of another author. Masamune-kun only has the "Chitoge" type. We have no "Onodera" equivalent. But they did copy-in the "Marika" character, with "Fujinomiya" acting in as the sickly wealthy kid who desperately loves MC. Anyway, both stories are very fun. If you've watched Nisekoi and want something similar, you should watch Masamune-kun. And if you've came by from Masamune-kun first, you HAVE TO watch Nisekoi to know the original story that brought in all these tropes we've been seeing in the 2010s decade!

If you liked Joker Game add

...then you might like Spy x Family add

Seeing that no one made this very obvious connection before me, thought I might chip in. Both Joker Game and Spy x Family are shows about espionage. Joker Game has a WWII theme into it, as it portrays Japanese spies and counter-spies doing their work both against the Allies and Germans during the 1940s. Spy x Family takes place in a fictional East Germany of the 1960s where a West German spy has to form a fake family in order to infiltrate a ruling-elite circle. Both shows portray a lot of realistic espionage themes in it, not shying away of exposing this dirty world to the masses. I would say though that Joker Game is a lot more rooted in reality and cold, while Spy x Family also contains a lot of humorist elements to it - it's also a family sitcom at the same time as a spy show. I suppose it's Joker Game not being very popular at its time that made people forget it existed.

If you liked Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun add

...then you might like Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta add

I never check which studio makes whatever show, but the character design and animation of Tsurekano just screamed at me of Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun. And then I checked just in case to find out it was made by the same studio - Project No. 9 Both stories are based in LNs, which is very self-evident from the first couple of episodes. You simply do not have this type of complex monologue and dialog in manga. Mind you, it's not a "fun" story in the sense of lightheadedness that often characterizes manga, but it's very enjoyable on other levels. Ones of morals, difficult personalities, etc... I personally really enjoyed Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun and wanted to see a similar story, so Tsurekano fit that bill perfectly.

If you liked Domestic na Kanojo add

...then you might like Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta add

This is perhaps one of the most obvious comparisons made by multiple people. And for good reason! Both stories are around characters who used to have a romantic affair and then suddenly became step-siblings due to their parents remarrying each other. And of course, all the sexual tension their respective past affairs have left within their hearts. Both stories are very serious-minded. There is some space for laughter, but they are also quite serious. Even DomeKano which is based on a manga.

If you liked Jujutsu Kaisen add

...then you might like Mieruko-chan add

If Jujutsu Kaisen was to be a Slice of Life show about high school girls, it would be Mieruko-chan. The shows vibe really close with those Japanese monsters. Only Jujutsu Kaisen is a Naruto-like universe where the characters have all sorts of powers, and in Mieruko-chan it's about a high school girl who can just see them and tries to deal with them without them causing havoc in her and her loved ones' lives.

If you liked Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi add

...then you might like Hiiragi-san Chi no Kyuuketsu Jijou add

The stories are very similar and resemble each other greatly. Both are about MC being adopted into a family of three daughters, featuring a familiar template: Eldest daughter who is older than MC. Middle daughter same age as him. Youngest daughter is younger. The Amagami family adopted our MC in order to resolve a succession crisis caused by the family having only daughters. The Hiiragi family had a different idea for MC, in mind... adopting him in order to literally kill him for his blood, so that their vampire daughter could stay alive.

If you liked Hajimete no Gal add

...then you might like Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san add

Both anime are about a Gyaru main character. One story is about a virgin nerd getting involved with a bunch of gyarus, one of which had a romantic interest with him (Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san), and the other is story about a relationship between a geek and a gyaru being formed from the get go, and the story is about their relationship shenanigans (Hajimete no Gal).

If you liked Oshiete! Galko-chan add

...then you might like Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san add

Both anime are about a Gyaru main character. One is a quasi-harem story of a nerdy dweeb getting involved with a gyaru and her gang, one of which is also the story's heroine (Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san), and the other is a comedy slice of life (Oshiete! Gyaruko-chan), with no romance but just a good high school comedy skit.

If you liked Oshiete! Galko-chan add

...then you might like Hajimete no Gal add

Both anime are about a Gyaru main character. It's a pretty loose connection, as one is an ecchi romance (Hajimete no Gyaru), and the other is a comedy slice of life (Oshiete! Gyaruko-chan), with no romance but just a good high school comedy skit.

If you liked 5-toubun no Hanayome add

...then you might like Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai add

I know there's a very large crowd that already recommended both these series as similar. BUT It is my obligation to join them, because they're absolutely right! These stories came out at about the same time, pretty much and have VERY similar structures: An impoverished MC living in a single-parent (father in one case, mother in another) household with his sibling/s. A harem of five. Awesome romance! IMO, BokuBen is better romance. I don't know how the Quintessential Quintuplet is more popular, but whatever... All five girls are dumb in their own way and need the MC to open their eyes. Yes, even Kirisu-sensei from BokuBen. So without further ado, if you finished either of the anime, you should go watch the other immediately. Both currently have two seasons, as of 2021. BokuBen also has an OVA per each season.

If you liked Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai add

...then you might like 5-toubun no Hanayome ∬ add

If you've finished watching 5-toubun no Hanayome S2 and feeling a little empty, there's probably no story around more similar to this series than BokuBen. You should watch it right away. BokuBen is better romance than Gotoubun no Hanayome, in my opinion. But you should watch it and judge by yourself. Quintessential Quintuplet is getting more media soon (as of 2021), by the way.

If you liked Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita add

...then you might like Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu add

Both series start with a 25-30 year old single childless woman who works for a corporation. Said woman is then transported to an isekai (parallel world). Surprisingly, both series were also broadcasted during the same season - spring 2021. This isn't only an isekai, but a Power Fantasy. Our respective heroes are also the most powerful beings in their new universes. While one is an almighty mage with ridiculous stats, the other one is sort of a "Jesus" figure - going around healing people.

If you liked Clannad add

...then you might like Myself; Yourself add

Both are high school stories from the 2000s with the good ole' repeating theme of appearing at first as romance stories, but they're actually giant past tragedy stories that are like huge blisters on the feet that just pop one by one. During the shows, the characters begin to reveal their awful pasts and tragedies.

If you liked Elfen Lied add

...then you might like Myself; Yourself add

These stories are similar in that the protagonists - Sana and Kouta - begin the story with a return to their respective hometowns after years of absence. They rekindle old relationships. Discover that a lot of stuff changed, while a lot remained the same. Both protagonists have traumatic and violent pasts that haunt them throughout the stories, and they are entangled with troublesome heroines that have a past that is related to murder and bloodshed. In my eyes, Myself; Yourself was clearly influenced by Elfen Lied.

If you liked Kanon (2006) add

...then you might like Myself; Yourself add

Both stories have the theme of "guy returns to his hometown after years of absence". The protagonists rekindle friendships, and live their old-new lives. Both are high school stories from the 2000s with the good ole' repeating theme of appearing at first as romance stories, but they're actually giant past tragedy stories that are like huge blisters on the feet that just pop one by one. During the shows, the characters begin to reveal their awful pasts and tragedies.

If you liked 5-toubun no Hanayome add

...then you might like Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi add

The plot line is more similar than I could cover. MC is a studious tough guy who doesn't cut slack. Gets involved with a family of daughters-only. A quintuplet in one case and three sisters of various ages in the other. Author of 5-toubun no Hanayome recommended this too!

If you liked Ranma ½ add

...then you might like Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi add

Both works are similar in that the main plot line is about an impoverished MC guy being engaged to marry against his will to one of three sisters in order to solve a succession crisis of a traditional Japanese institution - a Shinto shrine in one case, and a martial arts dojo in the other. The succession crisis is caused due to the owning family having only daughters and in need of a son-in-law.

If you liked Asu no Yoichi! add

...then you might like Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi add

Both works are similar in that the main plot line is about a guy MC finding himself in a new living arrangement: freeloading on a traditional Japanese institution - a Shinto shrine in one case, and a martial arts dojo in the other. The family that owns said shrine/dojo has only daughters. Asu no Yoichi! doesn't have the forced engagement element that Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi has.

If you liked 5-toubun no Hanayome add

...then you might like Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi add

Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi was definitely very deeply inspired by 5-toubun no Hanayome. MCs are studious guys who want to achieve academic success, but their life circumstances are utter crap. So in order to get by, both our MCs had to get involved with another family that only has daughters: a quintuplet in one case, and a trio of different ages in the other, in order to physically survive. Needless to say that both are harem setups and we're definitely going to see some action.

If you liked Asu no Yoichi! add

...then you might like Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi add

Both stories feature a guy who by some bizarre circumstances started living in a traditional dojo/shrine with young maidens. Essentially making the place into a breeding ground of pervy/ecchi stuff, misunderstandings, etc...

If you liked Ranma ½ add

...then you might like Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi add

Both stories feature an arranged-marriage situation of one young man to three sisters. Ranma is promised to one of three sisters who are to inherit the Anything-Goes Martial Arts dojo. Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi is the same setting, but with three shrine maidens.

If you liked Non Non Biyori add

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

Mitsuha being from Japan's countryside and Non Non Biyori's plot taking place in another Nowheresville. Both Mitsuha and Non Non Biyori's girls are tired of life in the country. The lack of entertainment, jobs and simply opportunities in general. It's stated explicitly to be the case.

If you liked B-gata H-kei add

...then you might like Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui! add

As I was watching Watamote, B-gata H-kei kept coming to mind. Both MCs are schoolgirls trying to achieve something, while creating hilarious situations for us to enjoy in the process. Also, both shows end kind of on a stagnant tone. Pretty similar overall, in my opinion! Yamada basically tries to get laid. Tomoko, on the other hand, tries to become popular even though she's a nerdy outcast. And she often fantasizes about getting laid too - so they overlap on that one. Though Tomoko's problem is a lot deeper, as she can barely socialize properly with anyone outside of her family. And Yamada is a normal girl with a normal social life who's unusually eager to pop her cherry.

If you liked Kanojo, Okarishimasu add

...then you might like Kakkou no Iinazuke add

Both mangas are just great! I think you're gonna love it, if you liked either of them. In short, they both feature a guy and a girl who's fates have gotten entangled into one another's. Causing a lot of good stuff for us readers to enjoy, in the process. A Couple of Cuckoos essentially turns into a harem of three girls kind of dynamic. While Kanojo, Okarishimasu is a harem of four, although in practice only one girl shows explicit interest, another two are clearly into the MC but too shy/aren't honest about it. And the final one - we're still unclear about her, as of March 2021.

If you liked Rosario to Vampire Capu2 add

...then you might like Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou add

Both series are a harem of a mortal man surrounded by monster/supernatural girls who love him and their shenanigans.

If you liked Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

...then you might like Release the Spyce add

Both series are very similar, in principal: - Anime originals. (No manga, no LN) - Groups of city/world-saving girls. One has magical girls, and the other has batman-girls using ability-enhancing drugs. The only real difference is that Mahou Shoujo Madoka is very bloody and filled with gore.

If you liked Banana Fish add

...then you might like Great Pretender add

Both series feature a Japanese guy who's gotten involved in an American/International crime conspiracy. Banana Fish has a lot of murder, gore and psychological crisis, while the Great Pretender is more focused around the main characters' tragic past and the details of their profound scams. All in all, they have the same vibes. So pick the other one up, if you liked either of them.

If you liked Golden Time add

...then you might like ReLIFE add

Both series deal with the theme of memory-loss-of-loved-person. Both stories are excellent, though out of the two I would give top the top score to ReLIFE - just because its characters were more likable and the story was more touching.

If you liked ReLIFE add

...then you might like 3D Kanojo: Real Girl add

Both series deal with the theme of memory-loss-of-loved-person. I would argue, however, that the ReLIFE is definitely the superior story. To be quite honest, 3D Kanojo was touching, but definitely not as memorable as ReLIFE. I always keep coming back for ReLIFE's sweet, hilarious and heartbreaking moments.

If you liked Grand Blue add

...then you might like Ishuzoku Reviewers add

If you're the type who loved Ishuzoku Reviewers, you're definitely gonna love Grand Blue! Honestly, both shows don't have plot lines in common at all. But their overall vibes and sexual humor were created in the same image.