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If you liked Nanbaka add

...then you might like Prison School add

Want a taste of ridiculous and over-the-top prison comedy? Try either one of these shows! On the more ecchi side of the spectrum lies Prison School, pretty much a BDSM fantasy that's both raunchy and brutal for the prisoners Nanbaka OTOH places more emphasis on its colorful sparkly bishounen character designs and atmosphere for its aesthetic.

If you liked Venus Senki add

...then you might like Arion add

If you're looking for obscure yet well-animated 80s anime flicks, either one of these titles could be of interest! While taking place in decidedly separate settings and genres, Arion and Venus Wars are the personal creations of character designer/mangaka/director Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. With Arion, one gets a snapshot of the 80s anime trend of Ancient Greek-inspired stories found most prominently in Saint Seiya. Conversely, Venus Wars provides a gritty sci-fi setting not unlike Akira or the various Gundam series of the era (which Yasuhiko worked on as well).

If you liked Redline add

...then you might like Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen Daisuke no Bohyou add

In either of these titles, you'll find the signature styles of director/character designer Takeshi Koike and soundtracks from James Shimoji.

If you liked Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge♥ add

...then you might like Watashi ga Motete Dousunda add

An oddball high school girl surrounded by four pretty boys? You'll find that set-up in both of these shows! Of the two, Kiss Him Not Me is heavier on the reverse-harem aspects than The Wallflower.

If you liked Gatchaman Crowds add

...then you might like Samurai Flamenco add

Modern takes on classic superhero stories and tropes. Gatchaman Crowds carries the name of the classic Science Ninja Team over to 2015 Japan, complete with heavy use of modern technology and commentary on what place a team of superheroes should hold in society. Samurai Flamenco tells the story of a lifelong fan of Tokusatsu series who never gave up on his childhood dreams of becoming a real-life Tokusatsu character. Despite certain violent moments, either series sticks to an optimistic feel.

If you liked Casshern Sins add

...then you might like Gatchaman Crowds add

Gatchaman Crowds and Casshern Sins are more recent re-imaginings of classic Tatsuonoko Production anime made back in the 70s. But while Gatchaman Crowds is an optimistic portrayal of Japanese superheroes, there's a heavy dose of bleakness in the world of Casshern Sins. Either way, both series prove that certain characters and concepts in the anime medium are timeless.

If you liked The Animatrix add

...then you might like Redline add

One segment of The Animatrix is World Record - which, like Redline, has the name Takeshi Koike listed as director. Both titles share the same overall style. But while Redline can be viewed as its own self-contained story (with the Trava OVA as a sideshow), World Record does require some knowledge of the Matrix film series (whether from the main movies or the other Animatrix shorts) to fully appreciate.

If you liked Project A-Ko add

...then you might like Dead Leaves add

Want a taste of non-stop action and over-the-top chaos? Try one or both of these classic anime movies! The ridiculousness of either movie is non-stop till the credits roll, as the main characters engage in some of the weirder fights and battles seen in the anime medium. Project A-ko is more on the meta side of the equation, as it references/parodies various other classic anime made in years prior to its release. Meanwhile, Dead Leaves looks and acts out like something one might expect to see on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim instead of a typical anime block in Japan.

If you liked Last Exile add

...then you might like Koutetsujou no Kabaneri add

Steampunk anime are few in number, so it makes sense to mention previous works in the subgenre whenever a newer example comes along. Kabaneri is a zombie apocalypse in a steampunk Japan, while Last Exile tells the story of two nations forced into war against each other via the use of airships.

If you liked IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix (2005) add

...then you might like RideBack add

Mecha anime which take the medium's favorite vehicles off of the battlefield and onto the race track. IGPX is more of a sports anime, emphasizing the competitive nature of its mech races. RideBack is more on the political side, as young dissidents make use of their newfangled mechs in the struggle against an authoritarian government.

If you liked The Big O add

...then you might like Batman: Gotham Knight add

The Big O's Roger Smith is pretty much Bruce Wayne with a super robot as opposed to a Bat costume. Much of the production staff behind The Big O had previously worked on outsourced animation for Batman TAS, taking much influence from that particular iteration of DC's rich superhero. Batman: Gotham Knight is a simply a more direct anime version - just from some different talent and an alternate anime studio involved.

If you liked Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no Tobira add

...then you might like Dirty Pair: The Movie add

Each of these movies can be viewed as extra-long standalone episodes within their respective TV series. As for the direct similarities: they're both sci-fi action flicks with memorable soundtracks (80s pop-rock in Dirty Pair, modern jazz in Cowboy Bebop) and animation quality reflecting the higher budget of movies compared to individual TV episodes.

If you liked Overman King Gainer add

...then you might like Bounen no Xamdou add

Both series have similar aesthetics courtesy of character designs by Kenichi Yoshida. And either series is mecha with elements of biopunk - particularly in Xam'd, which isn't tagged as mecha. The key difference lies in the tone/mood. Overman King Gainer is upbeat and fast-paced, while Xam'd: Lost Memories takes a more somber approach. In either case, the setting and details take a while to be fully fleshed out.

If you liked Turn A Gundam add

...then you might like Tenkuu no Escaflowne add

Two teenagers are plunged into strange and alien worlds, shortly before said world plunge into conflicts involving mecha. One of them is a girl from 90's Japan who ends up in the fantasy world of Gaea, the other a boy from a far future Moon-based society who is sent to a less advanced Earth. Both of these are Sunrise originals made in the 1990s, with cel-based animation, unique mech designs, and soundtracks by Yoko Kanno. Each are absolutely worth checking out if any of the aforementioned plot/production details are of interest.

If you liked Vinland Saga add

...then you might like Ore to Akuma no Blues add

If one is looking for manga with historical settings outside Japan, then "Vinland Saga" and "Me and the Devil Blues" are top options. Richly-detailed artwork and writing capture the look/feel of the medieval Nordic countries and the Depression-era Southern US. The authors certainly did their research on these foreign times and places.

If you liked Prison School add

...then you might like Hare-Kon. add

Both are ecchi series running in seinen magazines, featuring artwork of somewhat similar style and premises which are suitably ridiculous. Whereas Prison School features an on-campus detention center for its protagonists, Hare-Kon's harem is a legally-sanctioned polygamous marriage - told mainly from the perspective of one of the women as opposed to the male MC. In either case, expect to get a decent amount of amusement.