 If you liked
Mai-HiME
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 ...then you might like
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
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Mai-HiME and Shoujo Kakumei Utena/Revolutionary Girl Utena both deconstruct the magical girl genre in their own way. In both shows, characters' affections for the person most important to them are explored in depth. There are definitely some similar plot points and Mai-HiME seems to have some imagery directly inspired by Utena. The importance of friendships between girls is explored and both shows have canon lesbian and/or bisexual female characters. Both shows deal with men trying to control women's bodies and women's roles and in each show women fight for agency.