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If you liked Fumetsu no Anata e add

...then you might like The Horizon add

The main characters journey through a beautiful yet unforgiving world, meeting and losing people close to them. Their interactions with various people make the audience think what it means to connect with one another, learn from experience, and move forward, among other philosophical themes. Each story arc pertains to different people and places the protagonist interacts with. The Horizon is shorter and darker in tone, but if you enjoy To Your Eternity, you will surely like it.

If you liked Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World add

...then you might like The Horizon add

Both deal with questions such as what defines humanity, why people keep moving forward, how people deal with gruesome reality, and what it means to connect with one another. Both stories are also told through story arcs about the places the characters travel and the people they interact with. Finally, both stories are open-ended thematically; they don't explicitly tell the audience how they should interpret the events of their story arcs.

If you liked Satougashi no Dangan wa Uchinukenai: A Lollypop or A Bullet add

...then you might like Chi no Wadachi add

Both are brutally depressing manga about child abuse (emotional or physical) and stockholm syndrome. A Lollypop or a Bullet is geared towards drama while A Trail of Blood is geared towards psychological horror.

If you liked Koi wa Ameagari no You ni add

...then you might like Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. add

- A kind and hardworking yet somewhat solitary adult deals with complicated feelings of being the romantic interest of someone much younger than he is - Tone of these series is somewhat melancholic - Major difference between the two is Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. deals with sexual themes while Koi wa Ameagari no You ni doesn't

If you liked Yesterday wo Utatte add

...then you might like Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. add

- Blunt, somewhat jaded adult happens to become the crush of a younger girl - Main character has an unrequited love for someone he sees as much more composed, but also isn't honest with her feelings - Relationships, responsibilities, and concerns of each of the characters are explored - Each of the characters struggle to overcome their faults

If you liked 3-gatsu no Lion add

...then you might like Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara add

They both use color and atmosphere to show the viewer what the world looks like through the eyes of a person with depression. Like how Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara uses black-and-white with muffled sounds to simulate how Hitomi's depression strips all joy and excitement from her life, 3-gatsu no Lion uses the sensation of being underwater to simulate how Rei's depression weighs down and constricts him. Finally, both anime show how human connection can break a depressed person's cycle of negative thinking and find worth in themselves and living.

If you liked Jingai-san no Yome add

...then you might like Gal to Kyouryuu add

Character lives with weird creature Bizarre, seemingly unexplainable, and doesn't seem to have a consistent plot, but you almost can't stop watching.

If you liked Aki no Kanade add

...then you might like Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows add

These two short stories, each less than 30 minutes long, trace the growth of realistic and relatable main characters from childhood to adulthood through a series of vignettes alternating between the past and present to provide context for the main character's current state in life. In such a brief run time, the anime present a thorough look into the characters' development, decisions, dreams, memories, lessons learned, and emotions over the course of their lives. Because the audience sees the characters' interests, concerns, and social circles shift as they mature, it is reminded of the sad reality that life is fleeting and people will never be as young as they once were. For that reason, the stories make the characters, and the audience, consider what they strive and live for. With themes and characters so relatable, especially to older anime viewers, it's sad that these series are so brief, but it's possible that they work better because of their impermanence.

If you liked Piece add

...then you might like Orange add

These series have a main character tasked with finding out what happened to a mysterious classmate before an untimely accident. The stories switch between flashbacks and present-day to provide readers with clues as to what might have happened to the mysterious classmate. They deal with regret, isolation, hiding one's feelings, and tragedy in a mature way. Finally, these series present multi-faceted characters who show that no matter how happy, perfect, successful or beautiful a person may be, there's probably a more uncertain, pained, and imperfect individual hiding within them.

If you liked Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan add

...then you might like Transparent Cohabitation add

Both series tackle themes of regret, loneliness, death, and hopelessness in a mature way. They also have an element of romance between a main character who is somewhat cold due to past experiences and a person who is restricted from the outside world and all human contact. Like Yuu, a prisoner on death row, Joon Go is relegated to his apartment due to his untimely death and unfortunate circumstance of being a ghost. Through interacting and growing closer to these isolated individuals, the main characters learn to be authentic with themselves and others.

If you liked Nineteen, Twenty-One add

...then you might like ReLIFE add

These series show adult main characters who have hit roadblocks cope with and overcome their current situations. Shared themes include learning to be a responsible adult and living a meaningful life.

If you liked Nineteen, Twenty-One add

...then you might like Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue. add

In these slice-of-life series, a shy main character makes friends by taking care of cats. These series share the theme of learning to live and function as an adult in society.

If you liked Jumyou wo Kaitotte Moratta. Ichinen ni Tsuki, Ichimanen de. add

...then you might like Nande Ikiteru ka Wakaranai Hito Izumi Sumi 25-sai add

Both will induce existential crises.

If you liked NHK ni Youkoso! add

...then you might like Nande Ikiteru ka Wakaranai Hito Izumi Sumi 25-sai add

These series capture how depression and anxiety feel better than most series I've read or seen. The uncertainty, nervousness, and guilt that people feel when they deal with depression/anxiety is portrayed in a realistic way. If Tatsuhiro Satou and Misaki Nakahara from Welcome to the NHK were relatable for you, Sumi Izumi from She Doesn't Know Why She Lives might be as well.

If you liked Omoide Poroporo add

...then you might like Rilakkuma to Kaoru-san add

-Office worker in mid twenties/thirties copes with life's stresses, impermanence, and possibility of growing old alone -Relaxing atmosphere with pastel colors and mellow soundtrack -Main character realizes there is still a kid in all of us no matter how old we are -Relatable and underrated slice of life shows

If you liked Tsuki ga Kirei add

...then you might like Hoshiai no Sora add

Seeing this show go under the radar for many people reminds me a lot of how when Tsuki ga Kirei was airing, it seemed like not many people were talking about it, but it was one of the best character-driven stories of the season. Both shows are understated in art style, dialogue, and soundtrack, and they have realistic and dynamic characters similar to actual people you'd see in high school. If you liked that the mellow storytelling and atmosphere of Tsuki ga Kirei, you'll probably like Hoshiai no Sora.

If you liked Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen add

...then you might like Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito add

They're prequels that are darker and more emotional than their main series. They also provide back-stories that explain the main character's actions, personalities, and motivations.

If you liked Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight add

...then you might like Granbelm add

Like in Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight, there is a competition in Granbelm with high stakes, a mystical reward, and dramatic battles. Themes in both series include self-acceptance and self-expression. Also, both are anime-original stories, and the dynamic between Mangetsu and Shingetsu reminds me of Aijou and Kagura.

If you liked NHK ni Youkoso! add

...then you might like Sabishisugite Lesbian Fuuzoku ni Ikimashita Report add

These two manga have some of the best depictions of anxiety, self-hatred, low self-worth, loneliness and depression. Reading some of the lines in them can be painful, but for someone going through similar issues, it can be comforting to see the feelings one feels be given form through pictures and words.

If you liked Ookiku Furikabutte add

...then you might like Tsuritama add

The main character is a socially anxious boy with low self-esteem that meets another boy who sees the potential in him to do something great in their respective passion (fishing in Tsuritama and baseball in Ookiku Furikabutte), and throughout the series, the main character eventually comes out of his shell. Both of these sports/comedy/slice of life series are from A-1 Pictures, have occasional humor, portray empathetic and gentle male characters, and show how people thrive on and grow from social bonds such as close friendships.

If you liked Clannad: After Story add

...then you might like Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai add

In these shows, an initially apathetic main character is taught to cherish his life and those around him by a sickly girl. Through the moving, and at times silly, experiences of the main characters, these stories show that even though happy times may not be permanent, hardship can happen at any time, and those dear to you will die, every moment is worthwhile.

If you liked Death Note add

...then you might like Gatchaman Crowds add

They deal with themes such as justice, idealism, and heroism, and how power can corrupt a person. It could be argued that Rui Ninomiya and Light Yagami are antithetical in those respects. Also, the source of the protagonists' (or main characters', depending on your perspective) powers are notebooks.

If you liked Dennou Coil add

...then you might like Gatchaman Crowds add

They have cute and bubbly art styles but have deeper themes, characters who fight monsters that everyday people can't see, and take place in futuristic societies where augmented reality is commonplace.

If you liked Hibike! Euphonium add

...then you might like Kono Oto Tomare! add

Both shows demonstrate how music clubs, especially ones that compete, can provide people with a sense of belonging, purpose, and passion. At the same time, they show the different ways people can respond to disappointment and failure, such as dejection or inspiration. Because both of these shows capture the experiences of being in a band, competing and performing, both of these shows can be relatable to anyone in school bands and nostalgic for former school band members. Also Satowa Houzuki reminds me of Reina Kousaka because of their initially cold yet capable demeanor, and Suzuka Takinami reminds me of Noboru Taki because of their initial harshness and cynicism as advisors of the music clubs.

If you liked My Life add

...then you might like Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows add

In such short stories, you see heartfelt depictions of the love, joy, exhaustion, pain, beauty, meaning, and brevity of a person's life. They remind the viewer to cherish the time they have and the people (or other creatures) around them.

If you liked 3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season add

...then you might like Kono Oto Tomare! add

The way both series present their characters' emotional experiences is very similar to me. The second season of 3-gatsu no Lion especially reminds me of Kono Oto Tomare! because of the bullying arc. Both series portray people's needs to be accepted into a group, the pain they feel from rejection and alienation because of a talent they have (in the case of Rei Kiriyama and Satowa Houzuki) and the tendency of hurt people to hurt people (in the case of Megumi Takagi and Hiro Kurusu). Overall, the theme of people's need for connecting to one another is very prevalent in both shows.

If you liked Clannad: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Tomoyo-hen add

...then you might like Liz to Aoi Tori add

They are side stories to their respective shows, and they both have a slightly more melancholic and emotional feel to them. Both of these shows share the painful truth that many people face early in their love life that loving someone can hold the other person back even when it's not entirely either person's fault. I just wish that they both had full series devoted to their stories.

If you liked Kamichu! add

...then you might like Mokke add

If you enjoy relaxing, albeit slowly moving, shows with an endearing, wholesome, positive tone that occasionally present messages that make you think or remind you of important life lessons, both of these shows would probably be good choices. Also, both shows feature characters' interactions with fantastical elements as metaphors for realistic human concerns and experiences.

If you liked NHK ni Youkoso! add

...then you might like Amanchu! add

These shows are very different in tone, but a major aspect they share is a main character with severe social anxiety and isolation that encounters a person who changes their life and helps them break out of their shell. They inspire me to try to do the same.

If you liked NHK ni Youkoso! add

...then you might like Tsuritama add

These shows are very different in tone, but a major aspect they share is a main character with severe social anxiety and isolation that encounters a person who changes their life and helps them break out of their shell. They inspire me to try to do the same.