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If you liked Kill la Kill add

...then you might like Rolling☆Girls add

Rolling Girls has yet to be finished at the time of this writing. Rolling Girls and Kill la Kill are fairly similar shows that have both aired in the last couple years. Rolling Girls is a this season anime, that does not have a set number of episodes yet or any plans for OVAs etc. The show is animated by Wit studio (The Attack on Titan guys). Kill la Kill aired from October of 2013 to March 2014, animated by Trigger, with one OVA. The two shows' art styles immediately can be drawn as similar as they both feature a very colorful and different style. The fight scenes, specifically, also shadow one another as every attack that is landed holds a ton of weight, as if you were the one being hit. The story-line for Rolling Girls is basically turf wars with the entirety of japan, whereas Kill la Kill has more of a linear story line. Some of the characters in Rolling Girls also resemble those from Kill la Kill both physically and mentally. Thus you can come to the conclusion that they are fairly similar shows. For the anyone who has experienced Kill la Kill and liked the overall style of the show, you should definitely give this one a try this season.

If you liked Black Lagoon add

...then you might like Jormungand add

Jormungand and Black Lagoon are two somewhat well known shows for their involvement with modern armament and darker humor. The show's stories themselves are practically sub-plots for the emphasis on the weapons they use during the show. They stay very accurate to the guns that they are using in whatever situation down to the gun's manufacturer and such. Black Lagoon was initially a 12 episode series animated by Madhouse in 2006; the show saw a second season, also being 12 episodes, and a few specials as well as an OVA series. Jormungand was also a 12 episode series, animated by White Fox in 2012; the show as well saw a 12 episode second season. The two shows are definitely similar in terms of art styles as well, again trying to put as much emphasis on the weapons as possible. The two shows have far more similarities than differences. So if you happen to be a fan of either or just happen to be a gun nut I would recommend either.

If you liked Hamatora The Animation add

...then you might like Tokyo ESP add

Tokyo ESP and Hamatora are similar shows that focus around humans inexplicably gaining super-human abilities. They both share the aspect of any characters who have these "powers" end up being the victim of prejudice by the general populous. Tokyo ESP, done by Xebec, aired during the summer season of 2014, with 12 episodes and no extensions. Whereas Hamatora, done by Studio NAZ (Very new Studio), aired during the winter season of 2014, with 12 episodes and a second season also being 12 episodes. Both shows are no where near perfect and have quite a few ass-pulls but their strengths don't come from their generic, at best, story line. It comes from their character design/ archetypes, which alone make the shows an enjoyable watch. However similar the shows may seem in terms of story, which again comes from it being generic, they are pretty different beasts. Hamatora has some of the most seizure educing scenes you will ever see, Tokyo ESP doesn't really have to much variety in terms of color, but it has Peggy (Flying Penguin). All in all both shows have noticeable flaws that make the shows suffer in some aspects, but if you're in the market for an almost X-men themed story and don't care about the little things give either a try.

If you liked Nichijou add

...then you might like Barakamon add

Barakamon and Nichijou are similar shows in terms of what genre each show are a part of, both being slice of life and comedy. Both have amazing art, Nichijou being a completely unique art style and Barakamon just having "Those scenes"; the ones that make you sit in awe. However aside from both having the effect of putting a smile on your face from how cozy and humorous their story can be at times, that is where the similarities end. Barakamon was produced during the summer season of 2014 with 12 episodes, animated by Kinema Citrus (A fairly new studio). Where as Nichijou was produced during spring of 2011 with 26 episodes, animated by Kyoto Animations. The two both follow a different way of being told, Nichijou follows the format of telling multiple stories within the duration of the episode with little correlation from one story to the next. Barakamon follows a more standard format, each episode being a single story with the episodes actually correlating to one another; Barakamon has a much more linear theme compared to Nichijou. The two also differ in the type of comedy slightly, Barakamon takes on a more realistic view and manages to find humor in everyday situations. Nichijou's humor relies more on the scenes that have you wondering "Why is this escalating so quickly?". Regardless of how the story is told or art or whatever else; the two are both very enjoyable watches. Even if slice of life isn't exactly your kind of genre, I urge you to give either a chance.

If you liked Detroit Metal City add

...then you might like Plastic Neesan add

Both Plastic Nee-san and DMC are comedic shows in a sense that they follow a similar format, both being short series that consist of 12 episodes with no extensions. They also have similar art-styles, both being relatively low budget productions; the animation is lacking but that does not take away from the comedy, which is the main goal of both shows. DMC was produced by Studio 4°C while Plastic Nee-san was done by TYO Animations; the less known of the two studios. Though the two are both comedic shows, they are pretty much polar opposites in terms of what type of humor they use. Plastic Nee-san goes for the more light-hearted of the two, where as DMC leans far to the darker sense of humor (You'd be hard pressed to find a scene where they were not using vulgar language in one way or another). Even though it does use excessive language; they manage to make it work in most scenes. So if you're in the mood for a short comedy but don't know what necessarily tickles your funny-bone, this would be a good opportunity to find out.

If you liked Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann add

...then you might like Redline add

Gurren Lagann and Redline are similar shows in only a few aspects as the two are in different genres, Gurren Lagann being a mecha and Redline being a racing anime. They are also animated by different studios Gurren Lagann being done by Trigger and Redline being done by Mad House. Redline stands as a single movie with no extensions where as Gurren Lagann is a 27 episode series with multiple ovas, specials, etc. However both of them also have very crazy and unique art-styles; practically throwing colors everywhere. As well as the two sharing a very similar way of being told in how they both increasingly get more over the top with every minute you watch with both leading up to a mind-boggling finale that will only leave you thinking "What a journey". They also share the fact that you need to watch both at one point or another.

If you liked Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis add

...then you might like Garo: Honoo no Kokuin add

Both Garo and Bahamut Genesis are currently unfinished shows at the time of this writing and are airing this season, they are both very similar. Reasons for them being similar may come from the fact that they are both being animated by MAPPA, they also both take place in a similar time period. A time period in which the most conventional weapons are crossbows and swords, they both also feature a bit of a fictional side to them as they more relate to mythology over reality. Garo more revolves around humans and human transformations with a few demons on the side, where as Bahamut Genesis goes more over the top with what kind of creatures exist in their world. Neither of the shows are particularly original in terms of the story or characters (Aside from Bahamut Genesis having Ronald McDonald make the lead cast) but they are both entertaining shows at one episode a week. Thus they are certainly two of the better shows airing this season and if you are looking for a decent anime to follow I would recommend either one.

If you liked FLCL add

...then you might like Cencoroll add

Through the entirety of FLCL and Cencoroll you will consistently be asking yourself two questions "What am I watching?" and "What the hell is going on?". That aside however these two shows do not share much in common, it's mainly the whole trying to figure out what point each show is trying to get across. Unfortunately I, myself am still scratching my head at what these shows were about but that's not to say they aren't enjoyable. For that is the beauty of both shows and what would make me recommend a viewer of either one to the other. FLCL is a 6 episode series, each episode being the length of the one episode that is Cencoroll. FLCL will not be getting any extensions or ovas etc. though there has been word of a Cencoroll 2 in the making. Cencoroll and FLCL are truly something different in a sea of mediocrity and are both definitely worth watching at one point or another.

If you liked Sidonia no Kishi add

...then you might like Aldnoah.Zero add

If you enjoyed Aldnoah.Zero this past season then it may be worth a look at Sidonia no Kishi. Both shows feature a predominantly mecha themed plot and have been made in the past year. Where as Aldnoah's story takes place almost exclusively on earth, Sidonia no Kishi takes place entirely in space. Though the two are very similar in the sci-fi mecha aspects they are also very different from one another. Unfortunately one of the main reasons people are put off by Sidonia no Kishi is because of the 3-dimensional art style compared to the much more common 2-dimensional style of Aldnoah. Though the art style does take some getting used to (speaking from experience) it is very much rewarded with just the depth of the show. Both will be featuring a second season to air in the next few seasons. So if you're in the market for a new mecha anime; it is definitely worth at the very least watching one or two episodes.