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If you liked Shion no Ou add

...then you might like 3-gatsu no Lion add

Both are character driven to a certain extent and have a focus on Shougi.

If you liked Sidonia no Kishi add

...then you might like A.I.C.O. Incarnation add

They can both be broadly categorized as "humanity vs. overwhelming biological force." Sidonia no Kishi takes place in outer space and has a much more dire atmosphere, while A.I.C.O. takes place on earth. The character CGI in Sidonia can be off putting at first, but the scenery has a wonderfully immersive sense of scale to it; I initially dropped Sidonia because of the less than stellar framerate + character designs, but I'm glad I picked it back up, as the story and setting makes it well worth the watch. A.I.C.O. on the other hand has very pretty character design (thanks Bones), above average animation (not Bones best work, but whatever), serviceable background art, and a story/characters that leave a lot to be desired. It certainly isn't bad, but I never really felt any sort of adrenaline, fear, sadness, well any emotion, really, aside from moderate intrigue.

If you liked Double-J add

...then you might like Kyou no Asuka Show add

Both feature short episode runtimes. Both have an absurd brand of humor. And they're both quick and easy to consume, like a sort of comedy-anime fast food.

If you liked Mouryou no Hako add

...then you might like Umineko no Naku Koro ni add

Both are murder mysteries that are presented in such a way that the viewer has very little chance of solving it on their own (take that information as you will). Mouryou no Hako is overall more thought provoking and mature in nature, but it meanders during its midsection and is overly reliant on exposition, which can become tiring. However, the conclusion is a complete and utter mind-fuck in the best possible way. Umineko no Naku Koro ni often puts its mystery elements to the wayside in favor of over the top displays of cruelty and violence, which can come off as a cheap way of getting the viewer to sympathize with the "good guys."

If you liked Shinreigari add

...then you might like Shiki add

Very similar atmosphere and setting. Both are effectively horror/mystery/thrillers, however Shiki is more successful at creating a cohesive story. Ghost Hound has a very strong start in regard to horror/mystery elements, perhaps stronger than Shiki, but it fails to follow through during the second half as the story shifts in tone (however, it's still well worth watching, so don't let that information stop you from checking it out).

If you liked Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou add

...then you might like Asobi Asobase add

Both are absurdist, surreal comedies featuring a unisex cast in a school setting. I like to imagine Asobi Asobase personified as Cromartie High's little punk sister. Asobi Asobase tends to prefers high energy humor while Cromartie High, which is by no means slow paced, will occasionally play the long game with their jokes. Visual humor is prominent in both shows, with particular emphasis placed on absurd facial expressions. Side Note: If you do plan on watching Cromartie High School, I would highly, HIGHLY, recommend the english dub. I don't think Asobi Asobase has or will get an english dub, but that doesn't matter as the Japanese voice acting is amazing. Cromartie High School on the other hand just happens to be a freak case where the english dub surpassed the original Japanese VA's work.

If you liked Chihayafuru add

...then you might like 3-gatsu no Lion add

Both are emotional dramas featuring teen protagonists. Both have competitive strategy games as a part of their stories, however while Chihayafuru focuses more on the game aspect of things, 3-Gatsu no Lion focuses more on the MC's growth in regard to interpersonal relationships, understanding the meaning of family, and the daily struggle of living with major depressive disorder - these themes are elegantly intertwined within the world of competitive shogi. Incredibly melancholic and inspiring. This isn't meant to be a review though Chihayafuru is also REALLY, really great and does a wonderful job of creating a drama around the world of a competitive poetry card game. Yes, a competitive card game featuring poems, it's pretty wild honestly and not at all what you'd expect.

If you liked Hikaru no Go add

...then you might like Chihayafuru add

Chihayafuru is like Hikaru no Go's older more refined sister. They're both very similar in terms of overall progression and plot development. Both are about learning a new competitive game and striving to improve. Both feature the creation of a school club for said competitive game. They are however very tonally different. Hikaru no Go is lighthearted while Chihayafuru is emotional. However, they share the same competitive tone. As well as prominent rival figures.

If you liked Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou add

...then you might like Golden Boy add

Both have somewhat similar styles of over the top, outrageous humor. However, Golden Boy is unabashedly raunchy in comparison to Cromartie's more straight laced surreal-absurdist humor.

If you liked Golden Boy add

...then you might like Angel Densetsu add

Older comedies. Both feature maximum ridiculousness.

If you liked Ghost Hunt add

...then you might like Shiki add

Both are hybrid horror anime. As in neither one of them is solely horror, but rather a mixture of genres depending on the story arc. Shiki is a cohesive epic outlining a remote village's untimely demise, ghost hunt is a mediocre collection of paranormal investigations.

If you liked Ghost Hunt add

...then you might like Shinreigari add

Both paranatural "horror" though Ghost Hound is much creepier.

If you liked Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou add

...then you might like Gintama add

I heard you like comedy. Have no fear, Cromartie High School is everything that Gintama's not - and that's funny. That's right, Cromartie High School is an actual comedy with actual jokes, subtlety, timing, and payoff. It's a comedy that doesn't rely solely on the repetition of the same dozen or so gags every single episode and ham-fisted references where the punchline is the fact that it's a reference. Enjoy.