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If you liked Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso add

...then you might like Sayonara Eri add

Same type of story about a boy finding meaning in their life while being supported by a quirky girl. Same ending as well.

If you liked Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun add

...then you might like Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan add

Both the Nozaki dub and Saiki K. can be interpreted as the everyday life of ace and/or romantic people, both of which have quite a fair bit of aromantic comedy that parody a lot of rom-com troupes. They have other very diverse humor as well with Nozaki-kun having a diverse cast while Saiki K. centers mostly around Saiki and his parody-like SCs

If you liked Tonari no Totoro add

...then you might like Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki add

Both are kids movies w/ believable SoL settings; directing prowess are on similar levels with exceptional audiovisual qualities. Both are fairly slow paced movies with supernatural qualities as well that make up a significant aspect of their respective films~

If you liked Kimi wa Kanata add

...then you might like Gokushufudou add

Both are controversial for their technical qualities, but if you're able to think about what their intentions are, they're not bad. Generally more targeted towards younger audiences who care more about enjoyment.

If you liked Omoide Poroporo add

...then you might like Sennen Joyuu add

Both are coming-of-age films with interesting flashbacks and directing; they both show women in love with much more realistic romance stories, each with their own unexpected ending.

If you liked Kimi no Na wa. add

...then you might like Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi add

Beautiful audiovisuals on all levels. Story is about a young adult/teenage romance that relies on feels. Neither are particularly subtle.

If you liked Mushishi add

...then you might like Odd Taxi add

Both shows love to throw so many details into the mix to the point it's rewarding just to pause and rewatch. Both criticize a 'disaster' of some sorts, whether it be global warming or socio-economically rooted problems engrained in capitalism. What makes each of them stand out is also the same, how they deep dive into their characters' psyche in a way unparalleled by psychological shows. Both are underrated and must-watches.

If you liked Mushishi add

...then you might like MILGЯAM add

Both have very subtle themes related to mental health in vastly different execution. Milgram is more of a murder mystery w/ a few red herrings (that don't have mental health issues) while Mushishi is extremely good at making its characters seem like they're at least 'okay' when all of them have something going on~

If you liked Akira add

...then you might like Tokyo Godfathers add

Vastly different themes yet really really similar world-building. Akira is more extreme for sure, but for how grounded they are in reality, all the chaos and horror in an ‘apocalyptic’ city is very uncanny of one another. The plots are both fairly crazy as well.

If you liked Fullmetal Alchemist add

...then you might like Nana add

This is probably the weirdest recommendation ever, but I think FMA is the most iconic 'dark shounen' that borders on seinen while Nana is the 'darker/realistic shoujo' that borders on josei. The reason both are not actually seinen nor josei is because of the comedy, targeted towards a younger audience. That's why they actually both have fairly diverse fanbases, because they managed to hit the sweet spot for target audience, for better or worse. Just my opinion anyways. Park Romi is the seiyuu for the MCs of both too!

If you liked Tonari no Totoro add

...then you might like Nekojiru-sou add

Both of these were intended by the director to mean nothing/have no deeper meaning; their value mainly lies within their artistic value and execution via directing. Both focus on the relation between 2 siblings, but in their own unique way. The best way to enjoy both is without expecting a story.

If you liked Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji add

...then you might like Horimiya add

Both rom-coms are super toxic and use that as their comedy, whether viewers like to admit it or not. Both have 'messy' romance. Messy romance is definitely not for everyone, but it certainly has an appeal amongst those who do like it.

If you liked Furiko add

...then you might like Kazoku no Hanashi add

Made by the same director, we are presented w/ 2 of the best coming of age short stories the film and animation medium has to offer. Both have incredible sound and music directing, and both send off their own unique message about the passage of time.

If you liked Akira add

...then you might like Tenshi no Tamago add

Both are a jumble of themes with a very incohesive story. Both end with a strong warning for humanity in their own dark respective way. Both can be seen as incredibly pretentious and require open-mindedness.

If you liked Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. add

...then you might like Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun add

Both of these shows are 'different' dramas from the norm. Oregairu is literally just a classic and actually not subversive, just very blunt about its tropes. Jaku-Chara IS actually subversive, because the first 3 episodes make out the series to be a MPDG harem, but it actually turns into an interesting game of life where Tomozaki learns that there is 'no game' and he learns how to make friends (people do not just uwu fall in love with him, he actually learns something) while other characters actually have their own motivations and develop as well. Not to throw any shade, but anyone who likes Oregairu or any harems and romcoms, but hates Jaku-Chara Tomozaki definitely needs to rewatch because Hachiman, Tomozaki, and every other pathetic incel male character literally start out the same. Both shows are definitely flawed with below average art and also purposeless fanservice pandering but I can definitely say both are misunderstood for different reasons.

If you liked Fullmetal Alchemist add

...then you might like Promare add

Both have very anti-racism and anti-fascism themes that are done better than average. While both are about very different protagonists w/ different levels of complexity, at their core, they want the audience to feel and know the same thing. Both are well-liked for their soundtracks as well~

If you liked Denpa-teki na Kanojo add

...then you might like Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai add

We got a harem with 'deep' themes and lots of common character types like tsundere, kuudere, and anything else you could ask for! The only difference is that Bunny Girl Senpai pleases the 'big brain' audience while Electromagnetic Girlfriend is for the 'mature' audience.

If you liked Choujigen Kakumei Anime: Dimension High School add

...then you might like Ex-Arm add

Both have some of the best CGI usage and combine 2-D and 3-D characters in an exciting way!

If you liked Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch add

...then you might like 86 add

Both are war dramas with occasional fanservice and offer ‘alternative’ reality stories about oppressed people. They may or may not be offensive to viewers who are looking for historical relevance.

If you liked Monster add

...then you might like Yuukoku no Moriarty Part 2 add

Johan and William Moriarty are extradonary characters that are not easily understood; both series are excellent at psychological thrillers and become even more than they pitch themselves as. Neither are 'mystery' nor 'horror', but rather in the details despite already being bloody dark~

If you liked Odd Taxi add

...then you might like MILGЯAM add

Both anime are ones where the more invested you are into the hidden details, the more information you find, and the more pay-off you receive from a deeper, more nuanced narrative than expected. Both have narratives (and music videos) that connect to a deeper theme of corruption~

If you liked No Game No Life add

...then you might like Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari add

Both are harem isekais and male power fantasies. Once the males get isekaied, they go from 'zero' to hero. The males are adults and some, if not all, the girls are on the younger side which creates some morally ambiguous romances.

If you liked Gakkou no Kaidan add

...then you might like Imouto sae Ireba Ii. add

Both the Ghost Stories Dub and A Sister's All You Need both have infamously offensive comedy (scenes) that will make you either immediately drop or laugh out loud! Although some may disagree, both shows are self-aware enough to not condone their actions/dialogue and the characters sometimes get punished for it. Although seemingly degenerate, each show have parody themes that mock stereotypes by stereotyping the offenders. Creative and subversive.

If you liked 3-gatsu no Lion add

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

Both shows are adult slice-of-life anime with subtly harsh, but realistic themes about growing up and wanting friends/family. Rilakkuma to Kaoru is a rare josei with beautiful stopmotion while 3-gatsu is a rare seinen with beautiful Shaft art and animation. In other words, they are probably the best you'll find for both targeted groups in terms of aesthetic quality and slice of life and directly relatable anime.

If you liked One Punch Man add

...then you might like Bishounen Tanteidan add

Both series parody common troupes in their respective genres. OPM makes fun of superhero shows like My Hero Academia and Bishounen is quite literally an attack on Ouran Koukou Host Club with Monogatari-like directing; heck Bishounen makes fun of its sister series of Bakemonogatari. Specifically, One Punch Man jokes about Gary Stus and 'bringer of justice' type characters while Bishounen attacks the male and female stereotypes of Ouran Koukou Host Club with fanservice parody, 'handsome vs. beautiful' nonsense. Both are hilarious.

If you liked Yinhun x He Wei Dao add

...then you might like He Wei Dao x Hui Yeda Xiaojie Xiangyao Wo Gaobai add

Both some of the most criminally underrated ramen commercials in existence. #StarvedForQualityContent

If you liked Itte. add

...then you might like MILGЯAM add

Both the Milgram series and Itte are some of my favorite 3-4 minute music videos ever. They explore extremely heavy themes in some of the most heartbreaking ways with some of the most emotional singing and lyrics I've heard. I don't want to spoil the themes, but they're extremely short so please give them a shot!

If you liked Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari add

...then you might like Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi add

Both series are revenge fantasies in which the main character rises up in power in a dark magical world w/ taboo themes of slavery and rape made morally ambiguous. Both main characters also have harems. Whether or not one enjoys either anime may depend on their political views and how critically they analyze the writing.

If you liked One Piece Recap add

...then you might like Yakusoku no Neverland: Michishirube add

Both of these provide condensed information about the stories and characters regarding their overall series and may appeal to those who do not want to rewatch an entire anime. Although not for everyone, they undeniably have their purpose.

If you liked 3-gatsu no Lion add

...then you might like Violet Evergarden add

The tears I felt watching both of these kept happening whether I wanted to or not. Both explore deeper themes of life and self much more than something like a tragic romance