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If you liked Muumin add

...then you might like Ousama Ranking add

Both shows invoke in the viewer a sense of childlike wonder. Muumin is a kid friendly (but very enjoyable and not at all condescending), mostly episodic show that leans much more on a mixture of mystery s.o.l whereas Ousama ranking is a slightly unconventional shounen action-drama set in a wondrous medieval fantasy world. If you find yourself wishing to explore a mellower but equally whimsical and rich world like the one in Ousama ranking I believe Muumin will not dissapoint you, likewise if you love the world of Muumin but wish it contained action-drama Ousama-ranking will likely intrigue you.

If you liked Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Kaikou add

...then you might like Dororo add

Both are stories written with a measured and meticulous style with very different sensibilities from what modern shows embody. Stated more succinctly, both are classics. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu is more grandiose, elaborate and winding, mostly avoiding storytelling by direct confrontation and rather focusing on building the character, the setting, motivations and conflict from afar. Although Dororo has a similarly elaborate moral backdrop, it employs a much more straightforward, confrontational storytelling style (with a lot of supporting action) that may make it more palatable for viewers that enjoyed the conceptual landscape of Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu but could not stomach it's sedentary storytelling style. They come packaged very differently but both of these shows are gems of the classic era of manga.

If you liked Monster add

...then you might like Ergo Proxy add

Both shows are slow paced knotty psychological shows with heavy use of symbolism. Both require active viewing and possibly a rewatch to parse properly. As such both should appeal most to an adult audience that enjoys unravelling a story for themselves. Ergo proxy is more "on the nose" and confrontational but no less intricate than Monster, which is more methodical and lumbering, building tension slowly in a more reserved manner to an epic finale. If you had the patience to watch and parse one, chances are you'll like the other.

If you liked Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin add

...then you might like Yakusoku no Neverland add

Both shows have hard-hitting drama and a story about companionship blossoming in the face of corrupt authority and the hardships such bonds can bring. Rainbow:Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin is a more conventional character drama with a thriller undertone and some historical elements whereas Yakusoku no Neverland is a psychological-horror thriller through and through with more "targeted" drama and supporting mystery elements. If you grew attached to the characters in Neverland I suspect Rainbow will be right up your alley and vice versa if you enjoyed the beginning of Rainbow the most Neverland will not disappoint you.

If you liked Made in Abyss add

...then you might like Houseki no Kuni add

Both shows have a standout visual presentation and a dense world with a sense of mystery that is rare to find. Made in abyss is more straightforward with its story with more intense drama whereas Houseki no Kuni is more roundabout and intricate focusing more on cultivating mystery. Both shows are aimed more towards adults. As an oversimplification, HnK focuses more on world building while MiA tells a more conventional character driven story but both series have a similar mystery-drama foundation

If you liked Steins;Gate add

...then you might like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

Both shows follow a "back loaded" story structure (if you've seen either you'll know what I mean) that is heavily drama-driven and not afraid to play with convention. I have a strong hunch they appeal to the same type of viewer

If you liked Golden Boy add

...then you might like Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru add

Both are straighforward echii-comedies with a similar "high energy" tone. Shinchou Yuusha has an overarching story and some action elements whereas golden boy is episodic and more focused on the echii&comedy. Both shows are what I would consider an "easy watch" (i.e. something you watch to relax and be entertained), and of high enough quality not to disappoint.

If you liked Full Metal Panic! add

...then you might like Golden Kamuy add

Both shows feature a semi-episodic action-adventure. Golden kamuy is a more mature series that incorporates historical & slice of life elements without sacrificing "high tension" moments. Full metal panic is a more conventional shounen-esque adventure that is more plain by comparison but nevertheless effective and not without substance. Both have great characters you will grow familiar with, each equipped with "light" but effective character arcs (i.e. don't expect Vinland saga level writing but you won't be disappointed). Although there are many differences between the two shows somehow I have a hunch they appeal to the same type of person.

If you liked Bakemonogatari add

...then you might like Log Horizon add

Both shows are successfully adapting long expositional passages from their respective light novels resulting in a similar tone that focuses on world building and lore. In both series the interest is driven by unravelling the world while character interactions serve more as connective tissue and "relief" from the plot. Log horizon character interactions are more "slice of life"-esque drama and romance whereas in monogatari they tend to be more energetic echii/comedy gags. Even though the presentation is very different plotwise these series are kindred spirits

If you liked Dr. Stone add

...then you might like Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen add

The premise of an "encyclopedia"-like brainiac protagonist is remarkably similar in both shows. Honzuki no Gekokujou, belonging firmly to the Seinen genre, is more melodramatic and drama-driven in general whereas Dr.stone, leaning more towards shounen, is more upbeat and exaggerated with supporting drama and action elements. As an imperfect analogy HnG is the Seinen counterpart of Dr. Stone and so should appeal to fans of Dr.Stone that also enjoy Seinen.

If you liked Shinsekai yori add

...then you might like Devilman: Crybaby add

Both series have hard hitting drama and a substantiated moral/existential subtext. In these respects both series are aimed more towards adults. Shinsekai Yori isn't quite as raw as Devilman crybaby (e.g. in terms of sexual elements) and focuses more on world building rather than action in a slower paced story but I feel there are enough similarities to warrant a recommendation.