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If you liked Miira no Kaikata add

...then you might like Kinoko Inu add

Both are wholesome, heartfelt anime about raising fantastical creatures. Both have magical realist elements.

If you liked Kawaisugi Crisis add

...then you might like Wonderful Precure! add

Both focus on the bond between pets and their families in a heartfelt way.

If you liked Little Twins add

...then you might like Hakumei to Mikochi add

Both are about little people living in harmony with nature. I prefer the aesthetics and style of Little Twins more, but it is very difficult to find all of the episodes.

If you liked Kemono no Souja Erin add

...then you might like Merc Storia: Mukiryoku no Shounen to Bin no Naka no Shoujo add

Both are about encouraging coexistence and peace between mythical beasts and human beings.

If you liked Tanoshii Muumin Ikka add

...then you might like Happy Happy Clover add

Both are about a magical world replete with happy characters, light-heartedness, warmth, childlike innocence, and a carefree joy.

If you liked Anyamal Tantei Kiruminzoo add

...then you might like Mewkledreamy add

Girls go on meaningful adventures with cute, magical animals, which also involves the themes of dreams and friendship.

If you liked Terra e... (TV) add

...then you might like Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu add

Both have unexpected twists that involve environmental themes.

If you liked Chi's Sweet Home add

...then you might like Kijitora Neko no Koume-san add

Both Plum Crazy! and Chi's Sweet Home have sweet art styles that deal with the daily adventures of our lovable fur babies.

If you liked Anyamal Tantei Kiruminzoo add

...then you might like Jewelpet Twinkle☆ add

Both are part of the magical girl genre and involve animals as important plot elements. In Anyamal Tantei Kiruminzoo, the characters can transform into heroes and heroines in cute costumes and also transform into real animals during certain contexts, which can communicate with other fauna. In Jewelpet: Twinkle, there are magical beings based on real animals, created from jewels, and form deep bonds with the main cast; they help the people transform into magical costumed heroines and heroes. They are both very heartfelt and worth it.

If you liked Flanders no Inu (Movie) add

...then you might like Itoshi no Muco add

Both involve the deep bond between a person and their dog companion. Flanders no Inu has a more tragic but heartfelt story whereas Itoshi no Muco is more idyllic.

If you liked Shirokuma Cafe add

...then you might like Rokuhou-dou Yotsuiro Biyori add

Both are about homely cafes with welcoming atmosphere. Their main characters also care about their guests on a deeper level than just their money. They also tend to put more effort into making quality food.

If you liked Chi's Sweet Home add

...then you might like Itoshi no Muco add

Chi's Sweet Home is about a cozy, harmonious family rescuing a cat and making her a part of the family. Itoshi no Muco is similar in that it's about a glass smith living ontop of a mountain with his Akita Inu, who is basically family. He has friends visit often to play with his fur baby too! Both Chi and Muco have a charming, cozy atmosphere with occasional cheery humor.

If you liked Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko add

...then you might like Kawa no Hikari add

Kawa no Hikari is very similar to Ponpoko (Pom Poko). Both have an environmental message that points to how mankind's industrialization can have devastating effects on wildlife. Furthermore, they take place in beautiful natural scenery, accompanied by great art, and involve the journey of non-human animals. Kawa no Hikari is a bit more poetic since the source material, a novel, was written by a reputable author.

If you liked Mushishi add

...then you might like Buddha add

Both deal with the interconnectedness of all living things, a central tenant of some Eastern thought. Mushi are organisms of the purest form of life that only a few can see; their only purpose is survival, which generally causes great harm to humans (i.e., parasitic relationships or environmental damage). Rather than opting to kill the indifferent Mushi creatures, Ginko, the protagonisti, seeks to only divert their harm away from humans. He understands that Mushi are living organisms without malicious intent and encourages compassionate understanding many times throughout the anime. Moreover, Siddhartha's central message in Tezuka's masterpiece is also very similar. He encourages his followers to value all life and live in harmony with one's surroundings. Basically, both Ginko and Siddhartha preach about the sanctity of life and one's place in life.