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If you liked Durarara!! add

...then you might like Mawaru Penguindrum add

- No one is as simple as they seem on the surface. - Both have some form of non-linear storytelling that forms a bigger picture. In Durarara, this is done through shifting POVs and non-chronological events. In Penguindrum, this is done extensively through flashbacks. - Both feature a range of POV characters. The story is not told by or from one single person's viewpoint. Durarara moreso. - Exploration of unusual and unconventional themes. 'Touchy topics', per se. - Both could be considered 'urban fantasy'. Both are shows that focus on daily life with a supernatural touch. - Same studio: Brain's Base. Neither show bothers properly animating its background characters.

If you liked Dantalian no Shoka add

...then you might like Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi add

These two series have more similar in atmosphere than in plot points. The easiest way to see this is to listen to their OST (take, for example, 'Blessing' from Kaminai and the OP of Dantalian). Both series are set in a serene, mystical fantasy world that is intriguing, and you'd wish they'd dedicated more episodes to fleshing out. Dantalian is set in the Victorian era with fantasy elements, whilst Kaminai is set in an alternate universe. Both feature the adventures of a young girl with her companion/s, and whilst at first it seems as though Dantalian is episodic, whilst Kaminai has an overarching plot, Kaminai's story is actually in arcs that have little to do with each other. Art is beautiful for their time in both series, with the use of bright, blended colours to enhance the fantasy atmosphere. (Kaminai moreso than Dantalian) Overall these are niche anime with a similar atmosphere. If you enjoyed one you will probably like the other.