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If you liked Boruto: Naruto Next Generations add

...then you might like Major 2nd add

To echo what the others said, both are sequel series to a previous show (a previous show which showed two friends/rivals growing up together and achieving their respective dreams more or less) and then their children in this sequel series facing the pressure from their parents, while also branching off to the opposite parent's path and making an identity of their own. Major 2nd is more realistic with a focus on baseball while Boruto is about ninjas and fighting though.

If you liked Meitantei Conan add

...then you might like Agatha Christie no Meitantei Poirot to Marple add

"Truth will smile upon me." VS "There is always one truth!" Both are mysteries, both have nods to classic mystery cases of Christie, Conan Doyle, etc. If you are a fan of mysteries of one, I think you'd enjoy the other. In terms of quality, I'd say DC is better and more original (and less derivative since ACnMPtM is based much more on the books), but mystery buffs like myself would likely enjoy both I think. Oh, one small difference is that ACnMPtM focuses on two detectives Poirot and Marple whereas Conan is the clear main focal detective in DC (though there are others too like Heiji/Akai/etc)

If you liked Hunter x Hunter add

...then you might like Boku no Hero Academia add

Both shonen have a diverse cast of characters with unique abilities and focus on combat and fast pace. BNHA is more childish in its themes and more easygoing while HxH is deeper and more serious. HxH has more at stake and is cleverer, though BNHA has its moments of cleverness too and has some moments of tension. Both have a good mixture of plot and characterization.

If you liked One Piece add

...then you might like Digimon Xros Wars add

Both are fun adventure shonen about a young boy going on a journey. For One Piece, it is about Luffy as he ventures through the oceans and Grandline. He collects crewmates and seeks to become the Pirate King, fighting off evil marines, other pirates, and overcoming other hurdles. For Digimon Xros Wars, it is about Kudou Taiki and Shoutmon as they venture through the Digital Zones and world. They collect companion Digimon, Shoutmon seeks to become the Digimon King, and they fight off the tyrannical Bagra army, liberating zones and gathering fellow Digimon for their cause. Both also have side characters who play important or recurring roles, such as Smoker or Kiriha, who have their own growth and development. The biggest difference is that Xros Wars is a complete tale while OP still likely has many more years to its story.

If you liked Toradora! add

...then you might like Nisekoi add

Many romcoms share similar likenesses, so I could probably list others that match up decently like Chuunibyou, Golden Time, and even Yahari Ore no Seishun and such which others have listed. But I found these two to be similar because of the MC's dynamic/forced relationship with a main girl while the MC's crush is a different person. Both also have typical things like "beach" episodes, romantic tension that occurs during scenes of the MC and female protagonist (though Nisekoi has a bit more romantic tension in its scenes). Both are also comedies and have tsundere leads. The difference is that Nisekoi turns into a harem fairly quickly while Toradora mainly focuses on the same five characters and a love polygon of sorts.

If you liked Cross Game add

...then you might like Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. add

I only recommend these two for each other based on a single similarity ...but it is a very striking similarity both shows carry. Both deal with childhood friends and death, and both also show the gradual reconciliation of feelings toward the dead and coming to terms with it. Both are also very sweet and extremely sad. So I only recommend one for the other if you saw one and enjoyed the parts dealing with the dead and the romance with the shows. Otherwise, the shows are pretty different. CG is slower paced and about baseball while Anohana is about a group of friends who have broken apart.

If you liked Hajime no Ippo add

...then you might like Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi add

Both are about a young bullied male teen who learns to fight and gradually becomes stronger and overcoming challenges. HnI is more centered exclusively on boxing and on Ippo's growth through the boxing tournaments he is in while searching for "what it means to be strong". HSDK is more about Kenichi's growth with multiple martial arts as he seeks to become strong enough to protect those close to him. HSDK has more delinquent fights while HnI is more official fights. HSDK is more ecchi/sexual than HnI (thoug both have it in doses). Both also show side characters who grow and develop too, such as Volg and Hermit. Both also show side fights and have manga that go beyond their anime material.

If you liked Hikaru no Go add

...then you might like Chihayafuru add

Both tell the story of someone who learns of a game and lets that passion envelop and give meaning to their life. Both show characters who become very meaningfully invested in the acitivity they pursue and learn and grow with friends as they do so. Both also have a nice cast of side characters and show the MCs moving toward an ultimate goal (for Chihaya, it is to become Queen while for Hikaru it is to reach Akira/Sai) The difference is Chihayafuru is josei and geared to females a bit more with a female lead. It also has romance, which is absent in Hikaru no Go. HnG is shonen and features a young male protagonist, and it focuses a bit more on his growth through adolescene (though Chihayafuru does this too).

If you liked Tiger & Bunny add

...then you might like Boku no Hero Academia add

Both are shows about a group of superheroes and them fighting crime and living in a world that now accepts and endorses superheroes. Both have serious villains and even both main characters have similar generic superpowers. The main difference is TAB focuses on a group of adults and is more episodic (and character driven) while BNHA focuses on children who are growing and learning and follows a more clear sequence of episode which flow into the other. IMO, TAB has a better story arc overall (and much better climax), is deeper as a story, and better themes while BNHA is more of an underdog story and meant to be a part of a greater tale (this anime is only part of the full manga series). BNHA is more shonen and TAB is slightly geared toward older audiences.

If you liked Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki add

...then you might like Bakemono no Ko add

Both anime films directed by Mamoru Hosoda deal with a world based on our world with some supernatural beast-like elements. The biggest similarity is both are movies that deal with parenthood and children growing up and coming into their own. Wolf Children is more about a mother and her two kids while Boy and the Beast is about a son and his father. Both are solid movie experiences and are donely fairly well. I think parents are more likely to get a kick out of them but I can see many enjoying their stories.

If you liked Angel Densetsu add

...then you might like Prison School add

Both are comedies where a simple situation is taken and blown up to much larger than necessary proportions because of misunderstandings and huge jumps in logic. I found both very funny because of that, but they both also share the fact that there are actually quite a interpersonal side links of character relationships which are subtly developed and make a difference over time. For example, both have series where side characters kind of team up or end up working against the main protagonist at times. Both series also share the fact that enemies team up. The main difference is probably that Angel Densetsu has a much more universal theme ("dont judge a book by its cover") and older artwork while Prison School is a LOT of ecchi-ness and sexual situations. Oh, and PS has more detailed art and a slower chapter pace. I found both very enjoyable, but there will probably be some audiences put off more by PS's lewdness.

If you liked Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation add

...then you might like Gyakuten Saiban: Sono "Shinjitsu", Igi Ari! add

Both are animated series based on their visual novel esque games. Both feature court cases where people argue and debate over a case, usually a murder. Both have fast pacing and go theough their material quickly, and people who like one are very likely to like the other IMO. Danganronpa stars a group of school kids while Gyakuten Saiban stars more adults.

If you liked 11-nin Iru! add

...then you might like Rokka no Yuusha add

Both feature a group of a set number going on a mission...only to find there is actually the set number plus 1 - an impostor lurks amongst their midst! Both also feature sabotage occurring and members of the teams being on edge against other members. Rokka is a series and more recent and set in a fantasy setting. They Were 11 is a movie and much older (1980s) and set in a space setting. Both have relatively intelligent leads, both of whom are fairly enjoyable.

If you liked Pocket Monsters Special add

...then you might like Digimon Adventure: V-Tamer 01 add

Both feature a boy going on an adventure with one more monsters where they have to gradually battle stronger and more sinister forces to save their friends and the area theyre in. Both also feature powerful rivals, and both also have nods to their games and anime version. For the record, most fans agree the Pokemon Special manga is vastly superior to the anime by the way. And personally, I think the Digimon manga is on par with the first season anime in its own way. Anyway, the last similarity is the Pokemon and Digimon monster universes and the evolution and partner stories together.

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

...then you might like White Album 2 add

I heard these two compared and contrasted on a forum as something along the lines of "one is about three friends unselfishly seeking friendship and finding love; the other is about three friends selfishly seeking love and finding friendship". I'll let you decide how true that is after having watched it but I did feel these two were semi similar. The biggest similarity is the dynamic of the three main characters, a male and two females (and the two girls are sort of parallels character wise), and the unspoken feelings between the three of them. I think Oregairu does an overall better job character and story wise, but I still enjoyed the revelations in WA2 and its story and characters. There are some more similarities but thatd require spoilers.

If you liked Steins;Gate add

...then you might like Boku dake ga Inai Machi add

I suppose its tiny bit of a spoiler, but both shows deal with time travel a fair bit. In particular, the main hero of both shows travels to the past for a chance to save the life of someone dear to him, while unraveling the mystery of what is happening around him. Both shows also contain elements of romance. The pacing of the shows is a bit different, as Boku Dake goes a bit faster, and the methods of time travel are different as well. S;G has more slice of lifey moments, and the main characters are fairly different. Theyre both outcasts of a sort, but S;G's protagonist could be seen as more immature. That said, both shows are very solid and if you like one, theres a decent chance youll like the other.

If you liked Tobaku Haouden Zero add

...then you might like Gamble Fish add

Both series have a super intelligent male protagonist who is doing life-or-death gambles for a great deal of money/high stakes. The difference is that Gamble Fish also has some "romance" or at least a harem with some very ecchi moments, whereas Tobaku Haouden Zero has more moments about friendship and trust and no romance whatsoever. Both series involve high stakes gambles and tense moments. Zero is burdened with protecting those around him though, whereas the lead in Gamble Fish really only risks himself mainly (though this changes a bit in some gambles). Zero is more high stakes overall, and he risks his life more times in his gambles too.

If you liked Liar Game add

...then you might like Tobaku Haouden Zero add

I see Gambling Emperor Legend Zero as a less clean art version of LG, but with higher stakes and for me, a more interesting story. I also enjoyed the rival Shirube in GELZ more than Yokoya in LG, as I thought Shirube was a much greater, fiercesome opponent who Zero NEVER manages to one-up. I also enjoy the focus on Zero versus the dual focus on Nao+Akiyama, as Nao annoyed me a tiny bit at times and Akiyama was more interesting Similarities: clever solutions to gambles/wagers, super intelligent male lead, super intelligent rival, the superintelligent person is burdened with helping those around him Contrasts: Tobaku Haouden Zero has much higher stakes for the gambles. Whereas LG gambles with money, Zero has to wager his life, and the series is far more tense and exciting in my opinion.

If you liked Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation add

...then you might like Rokka no Yuusha add

Both shows feature a mystery of who is the traitor in the group? In Rokka, it is a fantasy series with emphasis on some adventure, magic, and battles. It is one big mystery across the season. Danganronpa is a school setting with multiple small mysteries with a final reveal. Both also feature the main protagonist pushed to their limits, and both MCs are also reasonably smart though still just the average person in their group.

If you liked Hunter x Hunter (2011) add

...then you might like Rokka no Yuusha add

Both shows have a solid, core cast of characters with different fighting abilities. In HxH's case, its the four main characters plus the first primary antagonist who is basically the fifth main character (Gon, Killua, Leorio, Kurapika, and also the first villain Hisoka are the main ones), and in Rokka's case, there are 7 chosen heroes who each wield different weapons and personalities. The most similar aspect though is the intelligence and seriousness with which they approach their stories and battles. Neither emphasizes action - they both emphasize strategy, tactics, and wit in their stories. Strategy plannings are common in both, and the fighting styles aren't cliche, "honorable" methods. For example, the hero in Rokka readily uses any means possible of succeeding and strategizes his battles, much like how a character like Killua would do in HxH. Both shows are still shonen esque, but they're part of a branch of "smarter" shonen in my eyes. There's little fanservice in either, the character designs and enemy powers and such are very differentiated, and the emphasis is on the traps and mysteries as well as on planning how to escape rather than the typical "power up and fight" sequences in other shonen shows.