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If you liked Boku no Chikyuu wo Mamotte add

...then you might like Muu no Hakugei add

Both deal with reincarnation and finding out one's past lives in a group, dealing with the different conflicts that arises. Even if Muu is much more of a battle shounen it has still quite a relational and emotional focus.

If you liked Naruto: Shippuuden add

...then you might like Sengoku Youko: Yonaoshi Kyoudai-hen add

Both Naruto and Sengoku Youko deals elegantly with the question of power and "becoming strong", and they are both set in an unstable world of victims and victimizers with lots of fights and backstories. We also follow these characters over a long period of time and see them grow and change their mindsets.

If you liked Sengoku Youko: Yonaoshi Kyoudai-hen add

...then you might like Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai add

Yatagarasu and Sengoku Youko are two series that fell under the radar for many as they are constantly going in their own direction, without using familiar tropes and stereotypes to tell the story. Both are set in a medieval japan with supernatural elements, but the focus is actually character development rather than the outer action. Both has a big and diverse cast of characters I certainly came to love.

If you liked Fantastic Children add

...then you might like Muu no Hakugei add

White Whale of Mu is like a spiritual precursor to Fantastic Children. There's a lot of similar themes and symbolism like ancient technology, reincarnation, multiple timelines and so forth.

If you liked Heike Monogatari add

...then you might like Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai add

A complex storyline with a bunch of different characters, conspiracies, intrigues, power struggles, bloodlines and men in pointy hats. An outsider gets involved and watches the drama evolve. Both are creative takes on historical dramas.

If you liked Seirei no Moribito add

...then you might like Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai add

There's many similarities in the world building and the way it's presented, perhaps most visible in the character driven realism of the story where both action and emotions are given space. Both are written by female novelists and the author of Yatagarasu seems influenced by Uehashi Nahoko, the author of Seirei. There art is also quite similar with beautiful backgrounds and character designs.

If you liked Digimon Tamers add

...then you might like Figure 17: Tsubasa & Hikaru add

Figure 17 is almost a condensed version of Digimon Tamers, taking place in the countryside with less angst. There's a lot of similarities both thematic and characterwise, both are deconstructed children's shows where they try to capture a certain seriousness within the stereotypical children-as-heroes trope.

If you liked Durarara!! add

...then you might like Tonari no Youkai-san add

Tonari no Youkai-san is like Durarara but with the theme, pacing and setting of Natsume Yuujinchou. Multiple characters and plots with an ever explanding scope that keeps pulling in new elements in a seemingly boundless way.

If you liked Koukyuu no Karasu add

...then you might like Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai add

Supernatural ravens, Chinaesque court life, hunky princes, if you enjoyed Koukyuu no Karasu you'll probably enjoy Yatagarasu as well, despite it has a much more of a wuxia vibe than a shoujo/josei vibe.

If you liked Kusuriya no Hitorigoto add

...then you might like Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai add

If you are looking for something to watch while waiting for the next season of Kusuriya then Yatagarasu will probably rub the right spot. It has a similar setting, great art and shape shifting ravens that are equally supernatural to Maomao's knack for solving court problems. There's princesses and bishounens as well!

If you liked Fate/Zero add

...then you might like Sengoku Youko: Yonaoshi Kyoudai-hen add

These two series are superficially about fighting, pretty much like any other fighting series. But beneath the surface it's much more about character development, finding a purpose and all that.

If you liked Fantastic Children add

...then you might like The Sky Crawlers add

Although depicted in very different ways, these two present original perspectives of what can be related to the Buddhistic concept of Samsara and breaking the cycle of suffering.

If you liked Texhnolyze add

...then you might like The Sky Crawlers add

Both have existential themes in a dystopic setting, slow plotlines and a similar ideological questioning about the nature of humanity.

If you liked Last Exile add

...then you might like Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa add

It's almost if the scriptwriter of Last Exile was lying in bed with fever and decided to watch Laputa to calm down, but fell asleep and dreamed what became Last Exile instead. The same plot, characters and world building is expanded into an occasionally almost psychedelic experience. Kudos to the Last Exile makers for being able to make something inspired, creative and original despite being such a blatant copy.

If you liked Last Exile add

...then you might like Fantastic Children add

Fantastic Children and Last Exile has a similar kind of longing imbued in the plot, the longing for peace, the longing something beyond the known. There's also a similar path followed by the characters to find this something and they have a somewhat similar group dynamic. Both are highly recommended.

If you liked Seirei no Moribito add

...then you might like Sengoku Youko: Yonaoshi Kyoudai-hen add

There's a similar kind of pacing in these to series, even if Seirei is way more realistic in it's approach to the plot. Both shows deal with loss and serious topics and actually tries to give proper reactions to adverse events. Bad things happen and you just don't move forward without being affected by it. It's also a similar setting of rural Japan with supernatural elements, although it's a clear difference as Seirei is seinen and Sengoku Youko has a deconstructed shounen feeling to it.

If you liked Fantastic Children: Tokei Jikake no Tabibito-tachi add

...then you might like Spirit Circle add

Spirit Circle and Fantastic Children (the anime, the manga seems completely missing from the internet) have a similar story that is highly existential and jumping between different timelines and locations. If you like one you should check out the other.

If you liked Kaijuu no Kodomo add

...then you might like Ongaku add

There's a similar creative madness in these movies, with characters driven by some kind of subconscious longing for something larger than themselves. Both are exploring the experience of catharsis, transcending the known and mundane.

If you liked Mononoke Hime add

...then you might like Hikari no Ou add

Hikaru no Ou shares a lot of similarities with Mononoke Hime, to the point where it could almost be set in the same universe a thousand years later. The plot shares many similarities as well, together with the overall atmosphere. Despite the somewhat disappointing animation Hikaru no Ou is worth watching if you like this type of anime.

If you liked Momotarou: Umi no Shinpei add

...then you might like Kaze Tachinu add

Watching an actual WW2 propaganda movie after seeing Kaze Tachinu really put it in a new light. There's even the scene with the dandelion seeds that seems like Miyazaki used as inspiration.

If you liked Seirei no Moribito add

...then you might like Hikari no Ou add

The author of Hikari no Ou seems very inspired by Uehashi Nahoko (author of Seirei no Moribito and Erin), and the animation department has enforced this impression with a similar art style. Even if Hikari no Ou has some flaws it's well worth watching if you enjoy Seirei no Moribito.

If you liked Kemonozume add

...then you might like Under Ninja add

These titles both are very unique and cater to a mature audience that values originality rather than replicated tropes and stereotypes. There's also fighting and stuff.

If you liked Princess Tutu add

...then you might like Brigadoon: Marin to Melan add

Brigadoon and Princess Tutu is extremely similar. When I first watched Brigadoon I thought I was watching a clone of Princess Tutu only to find out that it was released the year before. They have both an overly genki young female protagonist, a wildy eccentric story, unclear target audience, they mix humor and serious topics and exposing the protagonist for situations one really can't handle at such young age. The art and animation is so similar that I was sure it was the same studio and same people involved, but it's actually not at all.

If you liked Minna! Esper da yo! add

...then you might like Under Ninja add

Both series are character driven where everyone have wacky personalities and hidden abilities. Both has a bit of underdog and NEET focus. Under Ninja is a bit more serious.

If you liked Under Ninja add

...then you might like Migi to Dali add

Despite the difference in genres, they seem to target a mature audience who loves quirky surreal humor. Two overlooked gems from the 2023 fall season.

If you liked Naruto: Shippuuden add

...then you might like Under Ninja add

Imagine if Kakashi got isekaid to modern Tokyo to live as a hikikomori and participate in a ninja war he's completely indifferent to. Under Ninja is a parody of many aspects of Naturo, including calling out the names ninja techniques out loud (such as peeing yourself).

If you liked Fantastic Children add

...then you might like Metropolis add

Fantastic Children builds heavy on the retrofuturist aesthetic established in Metropolis. Both has a similar existential sci-fi theme with a femme fatal whom the story revolves around, governmental conspirations and even a son running errands for his powerful father, but while Metropolis is very condensed, Fantastic Children has a broader scope with many subplots.

If you liked Serial Experiments Lain add

...then you might like Metropolis add

Tima and Lain has some serious similarities both in their semi-autistic traits and their development into a techno deity. Thematically they are related as well, and Metropolis can in some ways be seen as a condensed retrofuturist high resolution version of Lain.

If you liked Metropolis add

...then you might like Robot Carnival add

Robot Carnival feels in many ways like a blueprint for Metropolis, some of the effects feels almost frame-by-frame. If you love sci-fi art these two are gems you shouldn't miss.

If you liked Mirai Shounen Conan add

...then you might like Metropolis add

Metropolis pays homage to Mirai Shounen Conan in many scenes, especially the ones regarding Industria/Metropolis. Anime connoisseurs shouldn't miss neither of these masterpieces.