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If you liked Gunslinger Girl add

...then you might like Shikabane Hime: Aka add

Shikabane Hime, in my opinion, is basically a paranormal fantasy version of Gunslinger Girl. The monk/Shikabane Hime pairings are similar to the handler/cyborg Fratellos in Gunslinger Girl (though in GSG the handlers are exclusively male adults), both have a heavy focus on relationships between the members of these pairs, the inhuman characters in the pairs are always female, those same female characters become what they are due to extremely traumatic experiences, and both ask you if the girls can or should be considered human beings anymore.

If you liked Romeo x Juliet add

...then you might like ef: A Tale of Melodies. add

While the theming and setting are very different between Romeo x Juliet and ef: A Tale of Melodies, the two are very similar in the areas that matter the most in both of these anime; their love stories are exceptionally well done and tragic. With that in mind, it's important to understand that Melodies tells two love stories at once. One of Kuze, a slowly dying man who prefers to keep his friends and loved ones at bay, contradictory to his self-proclaimed title as a ladies man. However, this policy of emotional isolationism is challenged when Mizuki, a lively and carefree girl falls in love with him. The other is the story of Yuu, a young man in high school who meets a girl named Yuuko, who seems to know him. Eventually remembering her as a girl who asked him to be her brother at the orphanage he lived in as a child, he is forced to confront the memories of losing his beloved sister, whom he was very close to, in an earthquake. So right off the bat, I'll let it be known that Yuu's story is much more similar to the romance in Romeo x Juliet in many ways. The loss of Yuu's loved ones in the earthquake sets a similar stage as RxJ's fall of the house of Capulet, Yuuko's gaurdian plays the role of the villain exceptionally, so much so that I'd say he surpasses Prince Montague in his evil, and there are quite a few more reasons they're alike, however going into them would be impossible without giving up spoilers. That's not to say Kuze's story isn't good. Kuze's impending death is quite tragic in it's own right, especially as you get to know his character and his past. Unfortunately though, that's really the only area it resembles RxJ's story in any way; whereas the latter is a story about Romeo and Juliet seeking to live happily in love against the unfortunate circumstances of their relationship, most of Kuze's story is spent showing his frustration and pain as the emotions he feels for Mizuki battle against his desire to keep her away in order to save her from the pain she'd undoubtedly feel when he dies. Either way, just like RxJ, there are more than a few tear-jerking moments as well as those that will bring a smile to your face. Keep in mind though, Melodies is not a fantasy story like RxJ. Primarily it's a romance, however it does have a sprinkling of mystery, supernatural, and slice of life elements as well.

If you liked Chobits add

...then you might like Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu add

It should be noted that this show is defnitely more focused on comedy than romance, so fans looking for some humor will definitely be pleased; this show is one of the funniest I've seen so far, right up there with Heaven's Lost Property on my list of favorite romantic comedies, and unlike HLP, this show relies far, far less on ecchi fan service to generate laughs (though it isn't entirely devoid of it). FMP? Fomuffu places the socially maladjusted role on the male lead Sousuke, though the reasons he's so awkward are drastically different than those of Chii. He is a human, though he's been an operative of a large scale military mercenary group since a young age. Thanks to that, most of his logic and reasoning are drawn from his experiences on the battlefield and in war. Basically, he never lived the life a normal child would. Given the duty of protecting the female lead, Chidori, he's forced to attend high school and live a civilian life in order to stay close and keep an eye on her. What this leads to is him often blowing even the smallest of problems way out of proportion. For example, at one point he finds a stray hair stuck to his locker and realizes it's been tampered with. His solution? Detonate a C4 and blow it up; there could have been bomb rigged to blow up in there after all. Of course, his general mannerisms carry this same wierdness leading him to be completely oblivious to Chidori's feelings, giving him an air of innocense. It may not be the same type of innocense as Chii, but it is there, and considering his background, the difference makes perfect sense. As for Chidori, I'm just going to throw this out there; she's very quickly becoming one of my favorite characters. Far from being a damsel in distress (despite Mithril deeming a bodyguard necessary), she has a personality similar to Tomoyo's during the first half of Clannad's first season, though she isn't quite as...abusive...towards Sousuke, she isn't afraid to play a little rough in order to teach him how to be civilized. Understandable considering he's doing things like setting up electric shock traps just to protect some baked goods from the possibility of getting stolen. And that's where the story shows some similarities with Chobits. Despite him being there to protect her, Chidori is often saddled with the task of attempting (fruitlessly) to teach Sousuke how to behave like a normal person. This often backfires in spectacular fashion, causing him to go to extremes in trying to solve common, everyday issues. At one point she tries to explain to him that if he wants to get some of the best food from a popular stall before they run out, he has to show some "spirit" in getting through the crowd so he can get what he wants. His solution? Fire a warning shot from a loaded gun and demand the crowd disperse so he can get a roll of bread. Common sense; not his strong point obviously. It leads to more awkward and hilarious situations than you saw in Chobits, and that's a good thing really. That's not to say Chidori doesn't have a soft side; thats where the relationship between the two comes into play. Throughout the show, Chidori tries (again, fruitlessly) to hint at her feelings towards Sousuke, who remains completely unaware of her advances. There are quite a few times where you really feel for her, she tries so hard to get his attention, but all he seems to care about is protecting her...until he starts to realize he has some different feelings himself. And that's really about all there is to the love story, it's nothing too spectacular, but it wasn't really meant to be since this show was an intermediary between the first season of FMP and TSR. Still, Sousuke's loyalty and determination in keeping Chidori safe is more often than not sweet, and the whole thing is similar to Chii's constant attempts at making Hideki happy, though Chidori's tougher demeaner and Sousuke's various absurdities put a unique spin on it. In the end, if you're okay with the lighter romance plot and the roles being assigned to opposite genders this time around, I'm sure Chobits fans will find FMP? Fumoffu an awesome experience...and to be honest, I'd recommend it regardless. Despite being a spin-off of a serious mech action/drama, this show is a huge success as a SoL-ish school action/comedy. Add on the fact that the show is completely watchable without needing to see a single episode of the first FMP season, and you seriously would never know where it got its roots from.

If you liked Chobits add

...then you might like Rozen Maiden add

While there is a love story involved in Rozen Maiden, it's a different one from what you're given in Chobits, but that's not a bad thing really. Our lead character, Jun, still finds a mysterious non-human girl(s) who ends up living with him. She still has a positive influence on his life, and he still changes his general outlook and personality because of her. With that the girl(s) of Rozen Maiden is nothing like Chii. After following the directions of a strange order form for a doll, a case containing Shinku, a "Rozen Maiden" series doll mysteriously appears in his room. Upon winding her up, Jun finds that the doll can walk and talk like a regular human being. She's certainly no Persocom, but she still fits the bill as adorable non-human girl nicely. However, much like Ai from Video Girl Ai, Shinku's personality couldn't be any more different than Chii's. A bit of a snob, Shinku is very, very far from innocent, often bossing Jun around and even calling him her servant on the regular. It's good then, that she's not the only Rozen Maiden doll that comes into his life. Over the course of the shows first two seasons you'll meet a total of seven different dolls, 2 of which play the part of main antagonists. The others all end up befriending Jun and living with him, or regularly visit him. Much like the cyborgs of Gunslinger Girl, each of these girls has their own unique personality, Hinaichigo is the most innocent and childish of the bunch (and also the most reminiscent of Chii by the way), Suiseiseki is similar to Shinku in that she can be a bit bossy, but she also has a sensitive side that she allows to show far more often than Shinku. Souseiseki is a tomboy who generally seems to be the most reserved of the group and often has the most common sense. In the second season were introduced to Kanaria, who is like a combination of Hinaichago and Suiseiseki's personalities. While I feel some of the dolls are more likable than others (Hina and Suiseiseki are my two favorites), they'll all find a way to captivate you in one way or another. While you'll likely not get the same attatchment to any one of the dolls like you would with Chii, that wasn't the goal. A lot of work was done to make sure the viewer falls in love not with a single one of the bunch, but the whole group of them. And by the end of the second season, you'll realize you care about every single one of them a lot more than you may have expected at first. While it's true that this is a very different type of show than Chobits, I still feel there are enough similar elements in it that will make fans feel at home. Take me as an example; the show is in my top 10 favorite anime shows (granted I've only seen a total of 19 series, but since I've focused on finding only shows similar to Chobits, that's saying more than you'd think).

If you liked Chobits add

...then you might like Elfen Lied add

In many regards, Elfen Lied is very different from Chobits, but there are a few things that will appeal to those looking for something similar. A word of warning: blood and gore are all over the place in this show. Severed limbs, decapitation, and people just getting straight-up cut in half are the regular, and it happens in every episode. In terms of the plot, the focus is definitely on action and drama, there is a love story involved, though it's primarily more of a familial one as the main protagonists Kouta and Yuka take in and care for stray children and run-aways throughout the show. There is a slight romantic side to it in Kouta's relationship with Lucy and his cousin (yeah...his cousin is romantically interested in him...) Yuka. It's certainly not as fleshed out and deep as the romance seen in Chobits, but it is definitely there and the tragic series of events that lead to it still manage to make it feel unique and touching. But the main reason I recommend this series for Chobits fans lies in one place, one character; Nyu. Nyu is the second half of one of the main characters, Lucy. Suffering from a split personality, Lucy switches to and from her usual mass-murdering self to an utterly innocent and adorable girl who starts off only knowing how to say one word, "Nyu". Found washed up on the beach, Kouta brings her back home and vows to care of the girl. He dresses her, teaches her how to speak, and shows her how to interact with society. Sound familiar? Far more so than DearS Ren, Nyu is almost identical to Chii. Her curious nature and fierce adoration of Kouta combined with her lack of intelligence and common sense place her in quite a few situations that are all very Chobits-esque. Nyu and Chii even look identical as Nyus being a Diclonious (a mutated race of humans that have gained telekenetic abilities and a "sixth sense") gives her a pair of horns on her head that look all too familiar to Chiis Persocom ears. My only issue is that they didn't touch enough on Nyu in the series. You never find out where this split personality in Lucy came from and you never find out what exactly causes the transition from one personality to the next. Also, in the first half of the series, Nyu plays a large role, with much of the non-violent scenes involving her in some way, whereas in the second half it shifts primarily to Lucy. That's fine, but I feel like they decided they just didn't feel like dealing with Nyu's story any more and all but abandoned her role in the show. Despite the darker tone of the show, the brutal violence involved, and the less romance focused story, if you fell in love with Chii, you'll probably find Nyu to be just as adorable of a character. Plus, if you can deal with the gore, you'll probably end up realizing the plot is actually excellent and just as enjoyable as Chobits, albeit for very different reasons in the end.

If you liked Chobits add

...then you might like Video Girl Ai add

Video Girl Ai can be a bit rough at first; the art style is certainly a bit older than what you're looking at in Chobits, and there is definitely a generation gap involved, but if you can get past that, you'll find that it really is quite good. Keep in mind that Ai is a very, very different character than Chii is though, having a bit more in common with Mahoromatics Mahoro than our persocom friend, so it may be a good idea to check that out before this. In terms of the story, it's...roughly similar. Ai is a special video girl who's created purpose is to comfort men with emotional wounds. However, thanks to Yohta's broken VCR (again, generation gap), she comes out with a personality that's not exactly the way it was meant to be. What this translates into is her being a bit of a snob...at first. There is definitely no innocence involved here, nor is there a lack of common sense, at least on Ai's part. Much of that is actually placed in the male lead this time, so there is a bit of an adjustment to make. That said, you truly feel sorry for him as his feelings through the show are generally confused and often misplaced. It's when he starts to actually realize that that Ai suddenly starts becoming a much more likeable character since that's also when she starts to realize her own feelings for him. In general though, the show is a little hard to get used to, and throughout the show Ai never really feels like Chii, and it even takes a while for her to start bearing her similarities to Mahoro. If you can stick with it through the first half of the six episodes, you'll find the final half to be more along the lines of what you're looking for though.

If you liked Chobits add

...then you might like Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden add

Mahoromatic's love story is a tad bit different than Chobits, but in general, there are many similarities between the two shows. It's worth noting that one of the driving elements of this series is that Mahoro, the main female character, is actually going to die...in 390 days from the first day you're introduced to her. There's actually a countdown showing how much time she has left at the end of every episode, and it's a very powerful tool in intensifying your desire to see the main characters realize their feelings for each other. There are some very obvious differences between Chobits and Mahoromatic, and they're apparent just by looking at the cover art. Mahoro is not in the same class as Chii in the least. First off, she's a bit more attractive (opinion of course) as she is designed to look like a 19 year old girl as opposed to Chii who looks 13. Mahoro is also nowhere near as innocent as Chii; she's got plenty of real life experience, and has seen, and taken part in the horrors of war as the worlds most powerful combat android. That said, being she has very limited time left to live, she's given the opportunity to live life as a normal person, during which time she decides to become a maid. Carrying over her unwavering loyalty to duty from her career as a combat android into her new job as a maid, she still manages to run into predicaments similar to those you see in Chobits, albeit without the same level of innocence and lack of common sense as Chii. Suguru, the male lead in this series, is actually quite similar to Hideki in his awkwardness and appreciation for his companion. If you liked Hideki, I can promise you'll find a lot to like in Suguru...though he does have a bit more smarts and common sense than the former. The only thing I found odd was adoration the opposite sex has for him throughout the series. It seems that almost every female in the show has their eye on him, while he isn't really portrayed as anything more than your average guy in any regard. I should mention that there's something of a difference between the first season of this show and the second. While it's not as drastic as, say, Gunslinger Girl, it is there. Animation and art is left largely intact, though the second season is far more vibrant and colorful; it overall looks better to me. The story is left largely the same, however the focus shifts from romance with comedy to comedy with romance. It still balances the two well, and maintains its charm, but there is a transition period. Still, once you get used to it, there are some truly laugh-out-loud funny parts, and one episode where I actually had to pause it I was laughing so hard. In the end, I think you'll find the show to be just as charming and entertaining as Chobits, and Mahoro to be just as endearing as Chii.

If you liked Chobits add

...then you might like DearS add

If you're just coming off of watching Chobits, and you're looking for more, DearS is hands-down where you'll find it. There are many, many parallels between the two series. First, the story is almost identical. Guy runs into a mysterious, beautiful girl on his way home, she devotes herself to him, and must learn how society works. Both girls are considered to be an anomaly in their "product" lines, and both are non-humans who's primary function is to be a servant to humans. However there are some key differences between the two that make DearS feel distinctly different. The most glaring for me was the intelligence level of Ren as compared to Chii. Throughout Chobits, Chii never really displayed an intelligence on par with a human. Sure, you knew after a while she could and would, and her smarts certainly improved all throughout the series, but she maintained a very high level of innocence, which is one of the things I loved about her. Ren maintains that level of innocence until she starts speaking perfectly, and with better grammar than even her other fellow DearS. Regardless, she still has a level of common sense that is basically equal to Chii that never really disappears. The other major difference is in the male main character, Takeya. He felt to me as though he was the polar opposite of Hideki. Sure, they both have feelings for their partners, but where Hideki truly appreciated Chii and wasn't afraid or embarressed to admit it, Takeya is a straight-up jerk to Ren from beginning to end. You kind of feel like she's more a nuisance to him than anything else most of the time. That said, DearS is right behind Chobits in my list of Sci-Fi Romantic Comedies. If you liked Chobits, you'll likely love DearS as well.