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If you liked Full Metal Panic! add

...then you might like Spy x Family add

They both follow secret agents who are forced to adapt to civilian life for a special mission, resulting in comedy and action scenes galore. The main difference is that "Full Metal Panic!" generally keeps its action and slice-of-life parts separate, while in "Spy x Family" the slice-of-life often serve to progress the story. Additionally, Kaname finds out Sousuke's true identity very early on, while Loid and Yor have yet to discover each other's identities. Amusingly, Yor and Loid are in many ways gender-flipped versions of Sousuke and Kaname, with Yor and Sousuke both being the eccentric, socially inept yet very competent agents who are generally able to maintain their cover BECAUSE of how bad they are at hiding it rather than IN SPITE of it, and Loid and Kaname being the tsunderes who often go between being bewildered by their love interest one minute to being intrigued by them the next and are popular yet considered unapproachable in their respective circles. And of course, Anya and Tessa are both the kind, cheerful girls with psychic powers. Basically, if you liked "Full Metal Panic!", you'll LOVE "Spy x Family".

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

...then you might like Spy x Family add

While the genres of both shows are drastically different, not to mention the characters' ages, they both deal with themes of false fronts and genuine relationships vs. fake ones. On top of that, they also have a number of surprisingly similar characters: * Loid and Hachiman are both very cynical, sarcastic young men who have a talent for seeing through facades and consciously push people away because they don't want to be hurt again... none of which prevents them from trying to do the right thing even if their methods are often less-than-ideal. They even have the same seiyu (Takuya Eguchi). * Yor and Yukino are both beautiful, black-haired young women who are very similar to the main character in some ways and the complete opposite of him in others. They also both have a fear of dogs (though Yor quickly gets over hers). And like Loid and Hachiman, Yor and Yukino have the same seiyu (Saori Hayami). * Anya and Yui are both very cheerful, kind-hearted girls with red hair who act as the heart of the main trio, enabling the other two to become closer. They also both own a dog (Bond/Sable). * Fiona and Iroha are both foxy, devious young women who quickly become a rival for the main character's affection, though it's made clear that they don't have a chance. And- surprise, surprise- they have the same seiyu (Ayane Sakura). And, while it's not important, both shows also have a ton of characters with alliterative names (Hachiman Hikigaya, Yukino Yukinoshita, Yui Yuigahama, Franky Franklin, Sylvia Sherwood, Hayato Hayama, Iroha Isshiki, Becky Blackbell, Damian Desmond, Fiona Frost; the list goes on and on). I prefer "Spy x Family", as it has better characters, visuals and music and is just a lot more enjoyable, though "Oregairu" has a slightly better story.

If you liked Psycho-Pass add

...then you might like Spy x Family add

Both are action anime set in highly paranoid societies that regularly judge people based on what they MIGHT do rather than anything they've already DONE. Loid and Shinya both technically don't have a life outside their dangerous job and are both very cold, cynical and sarcastic. By contrast, Yor and Akane both have a life separate from their job and are very sweet, cheerful and naïve. Ironically enough, Loid is voiced by Alex Organ in the dub, the same person who voices Makishima, Shinya's arch-enemy. Fiona also reminds me a fair bit of Yayoi, in that they're both stoic women who have a low opinion of the heroine(s) and believe that they're unfit to do the job that they've been given (though they generally keep this to themselves). They even have the same English voice actress (Lindsay Seidel). I prefer "Spy x Family", as it has better characters and is just a lot more enjoyable, though "Psycho Pass" has better music.

If you liked Death Parade add

...then you might like Spy x Family add

In both shows, the main character is a stoic, mysterious man who starts off very cold, detached and job-oriented, frequently acts with little consideration for the feelings of those around him and gradually defrosts thanks to the influence of a kind woman with black hair and pale skin. Loid and Decim also have the same English VA (Alex Organ). Anya is also surprisingly similar to Mayu, with how they're both very cheerful and idealistic red-haired girls. Not to mention they're both voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki in Japanese. Both shows also have identity as a major theme i.e. the faces people show in public versus their true, often uglier selves. That said, "Spy x Family" is much better, as it has much better characters and is FAR less depressing.

If you liked Fate/Zero add

...then you might like Spy x Family add

Both shows follow ruthless men who despise war so much that they'll do anything to prevent one, and end up getting torn between their mission and their family. Furthermore, Loid and Yor marrying only to fall in love later mirrors Kiritsugu and Irisiviel's relationship in their backstory. Also, Yor and Iri are very alike as well, in that they're both very kind, cheerful and eccentric women who are also surprisingly wise at times. Furthermore, Kiritsugu and Loid are both assisted by a stoic, no-nonsense woman (Maiya/Fiona) whom they mentored and is one-sidedly in love with them. Both shows are fantastic, though I personally prefer "Fate/Zero" due to it having better music and visuals. That said, it you want a more lighthearted series, "Spy x Family" is the one to go with. Personally, I'd recommend watching both.

If you liked Zankyou no Terror add

...then you might like B: The Beginning add

Both are thriller anime that follow mysterious criminals (Killer B/Sphinx) who turn out to have good intentions buried beneath their sinister actions. In both cases, their actions become a case that gets investigated by a team of police officers, with a disgraced but highly intelligent detective getting brought in specifically to help solve the case. As a whole, the characters are very alike. Koku acts very much like a more mature Twelve, and even has a similar goal, Keith in many ways resembles an older Nine (albeit with the same role as Shibazaki) and Lily even reminds me of Lisa (she's WAY better, though). However, for all the similarities between their plots and characters, "B: The Beginning" has an overall lighter tone compared to "Terror in Resonance", the latter of which borders on being a tragedy. Though, that's not to say "B: The Beginning" doesn't have dark or sad moments too, far from it. Those who like one should like both, but I personally prefer "B: The Beginning" due to it having better characters (especially the female ones).

If you liked Busou Renkin add

...then you might like Ben-To add

Both are affectionate parodies of shonen battle anime where an ordinary high-school boy (Satou/Kazuki) gets unexpectedly pulled into a crazy situation. In both cases, the boy crosses paths with a mysterious, reserved blue-haired girl (Sen/Tokiko) who is a year older than them and ends up becoming their mentor, and he quickly becomes much stronger under her guidance. I WOULD say that "Ben-To" is more down-to-earth than "Buso Renkin" due to the lack of fantasy elements, but the sheer wackiness of the former makes this questionable at best. I prefer "Ben-To", as it has a more unique premise and slightly better characters.

If you liked Full Metal Panic! add

...then you might like Suisei no Gargantia add

Both have the same basic premise of a child soldier being thrust into a peaceful environment and having to adjust to civilian life. Ledo and Sousuke are both very reserved and socially inept, albeit in different ways- Ledo values efficiency above all else, to the point of not understanding why Gargantians don't operate the same way he does, while Sousuke resorts to using his weapons to deal with almost any situation. In other words, Sousuke's social ineptness is largely played for laughs, while Ledo's is played purely for drama. In both cases, Ledo and Sousuke end up befriending and falling in love with a brave, energetic girl (Amy/Kaname) who has no proper combat training but is much more socially aware than they are, though Amy is a lot friendlier than Kaname. Personally, I think "Gargantia" is slightly better, though those who like one should like both.

If you liked Clannad add

...then you might like Orange add

Both are romantic slice-of-life dramas that are mostly ordinary but also have a touch of the supernatural ("Clannad" has the Illusory World, while "Orange" has time-travel). They're both really sad and emotional anime, and have regrets as a major theme. Tomoya and Kakeru are both brooding, angsty teens with a really tragic past (including the deaths of their mothers) but generally hide their trauma from others with a smile, while Nagisa and Naho are both really kind-hearted girls who are very shy, but nevertheless try to be there for the male lead in any way they can. That said, Kakeru is notably more depressed than Tomoya, while also not being as rude. Both are well worth watching if you like this kind of series, though "Clannad" is definitely a lot better.

If you liked Hyouka add

...then you might like Death Parade add

Both are mystery anime that revolve heavily around the study of human behaviour, and aren't opposed to showing the uglier parts of humanity (ESPECIALLY not "Death Parade"). They both have fantastic visuals and a number of similar characters: Houtarou=Decim Eru=Black-Haired Woman Satoshi=Clavis Mayaka=Nona Tomoe=Quin The difference between them, of course, is that "Death Parade" is a supernatural series set entirely in Purgatory, while "Hyouka" is completely ordinary. Not to mention "Death Parade"'s cast is older. Both shows are equally good, with "Death Parade" having better music while "Hyouka" has better characters.

If you liked Canaan add

...then you might like Gokukoku no Brynhildr add

Both are action anime with badass female characters in which the main villains are an organization that genetically enhance humans, creating beings (Borners/Witches) that have supernatural powers but require special pills to keep themselves from dying. They have similar themes and a few of the same voice actors (Hakko and Kazumi are both voiced by Emily Neves, for example). Only one of the main characters (Canaan/Neko) has any kind of fighting ability, with the rest of the cast providing support of some kind. Also in both cases, the heroine ends up facing off against a dark reflection of themselves. Imo, neither show is all that great, but I prefer "Canaan" due to it having better pacing and more likeable characters.

If you liked Goblin Slayer add

...then you might like Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru add

Both are fantasy action anime that follow a cautious, experienced hero who are quite adept when it comes to analysing situations and dealing with enemies, but not so much when it comes to social interactions. They are very reserved and pragmatic and have the same Japanese voice actor (Yuichiro Umehara). In both cases, the hero is accompanied by an inexperienced, blond-haired priestess who acts as their primary companion and healer, as well as numerous other companions. I also find Rosalie to be very similar to High Elf Archer, in that they're both reckless, short-tempered female warriors who are idealistic to a fault, which causes them to clash with the hero's cynical, cautious nature. I prefer "Cautious Hero", as it has better plot and sound design, though "Goblin Slayer" has better visuals.

If you liked Senran Kagura add

...then you might like Release the Spyce add

Both are action anime that follow a group of female high school students who moonlight as ninjas (in "Release the Spyce", Tsukikage are spies but they fight like ninjas). In both cases, they face off against an evil organization similar to theirs. Additionally, pretty much all the characters can be compared to each other: Momo=Asuka Yuki=Ikuraga Hatsume=Katsuragi Goe=Daidouji Fu=Yagyu Mei=Hibari I prefer "Release the Spyce", as it has better plot and characters, crisper visuals and MUCH less fanservice, though "Senran Kagura" has better music.

If you liked Madan no Ou to Vanadis add

...then you might like Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin add

Both are set in fantasy worlds that are being ravaged by war, with the protagonist being dragged into it against his will. They both show the horrors of war and aren't above killing off established characters, though "Lord Marksman and Vanadis" is overall lighter in tone than "Alderamin on the Sky". Ikta and Tigre are both highly charismatic military geniuses who would prefer to live a peaceful life and are heavily reliant on things that their society degrades (Science for Ikta, Bows for Tigre) while Yatori and Elen are both noblewomen who have undying loyalty to their country and are extremely badass fighters, being able to take on many opponents on their own. Furthermore, the main characters in both shows have the same dub voice actors- Ikta and Tigre are voiced by Joel McDonald, while Yatori and Elen are voiced by Caitlin Glass. Basically, if you like one, you will probably like the other.

If you liked Rinne no Lagrange add

...then you might like Suisei no Gargantia add

Both are mecha anime that involve the inhabitants of Earth getting dragged into a conflict in space due to one of their soldiers ending up on their planet, with an ordinary girl befriending them. Both conflicts are also surprisingly grey, with no side being completely good or evil. Both settings also heavily feature the ocean, though much more so in "Gargantia"'s case. As a whole, Amy and Madoka are very alike, having brown hair and being very kind, energetic and helpful girls, and aside from the obvious fact that one's a boy and one's a girl, Ledo and Lan are very similar as well, in that they're both stoic, white-haired alien soldiers who warm up due to their time on Earth and eventually learn that their situation is a lot more complicated than they initially thought. I prefer "Gargantia", since it has better visuals and a more unique setting, but those who like one should like both.

If you liked Code:Realize - Sousei no Himegimi add

...then you might like Mahoutsukai no Yome add

These two shows feel very similar to me. Not only are they both set in Britain and aired around the same time but both of them follow a reserved girl who's spent the majority of her life in isolation and have some kind of horrible curse (Chise has a shortened lifespan due to her expelling huge amounts of magical energy, while Cardia has a poison that melts anything she touches) that the male lead (Elias/Lupin) is desperately trying to find a cure for. Additionally, Philomela, introduced in season 2, shares her dub VA with Cardia and has some similarities to both her and Chise. Basically, if "Code:Realise" was a good show for you, than "The Ancient Magus' Bride" will be a great one.

If you liked Koutetsujou no Kabaneri add

...then you might like Kimetsu no Yaiba add

Both are set in alternate-history versions of Japan where humans are ravaged on a regular basis by a race of monsters (Demons/Kabane). In both cases, the female lead ends up getting turned into something in-between human and the monster of their respective series, and so end up fighting for the good guys (though this happens to both main characters in "Kabaneri"'s case). Also, the male leads end up promising to turn the heroine back into a human. Both shows also have some great action scenes, as well as fantastic music and visuals. Basically, if you liked "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress", you'll LOVE "Demon Slayer".

If you liked Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! add

...then you might like Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta? add

Both shows follow a brown-haired ordinary high-school boy (Yuuta/Hideki) who becomes friends with a really shy, outlandish, black-haired girl who can't tell fiction from reality (Rikka/Ako), and takes it upon themselves to help them with their issues, with a few other friends lending a hand. In both cases, these include a haughty, popular girl (Shinka/Akane) and a really smart girl who comes from a rich family (Dekomori/Kyo). Both shows also notably avoid the harem route, as despite both of them having a main cast of one guy and a bunch of girls, only Rikka and Ako show any interest in Yuuta and Hideki, respectively, with the other girls actively shipping them together. I prefer "Love, Chunibyou & Other Delusions", as it has much better plot, characters and visuals, though "Netoge no Yome" has better music.

If you liked Sekirei add

...then you might like Gokukoku no Brynhildr add

Both are seinen anime in which the male lead is a highly intelligent young man who ends up getting pulled into a conflict between females with supernatural powers, caused by a mysterious organization that want to weaponize the girls for their own sinister purpose and have a white-haired man as one of their highest-ranking members. As the series progresses, Minato and Ryota add more girls to their group, which has its advantages and disadvantages in both cases. However, "Brynhildr" is a lot darker and more tragic than "Sekirei", and the casts of characters are overall very different- the only similar ones I can think of are Matsu and Kazumi, in that they're both shameless perverts with super hacking abilities, and even then, Kazumi is much more arrogant and abrasive than Matsu. Furthermore, Minato makes a point of liking all his Sekirei equally, while Ryota clearly only has eyes for Neko. I prefer "Sekirei", as it has much better pacing, more character development and is just much more enjoyable overall.

If you liked Air Gear add

...then you might like The God of High School add

Both are sports shonen battle anime that follow a fight-loving, spiky-haired protagonist (Ikki/Mori) who has no real goal except moving up the ranks in their respective fields. In both cases, they're accompanied by a red-haired glasses-wearing girl with some kind of inheritance (Mira is heir to the Moonlight Sword style, while Ringo is heir to the Sleeping Forest). Both shows also have great music. I prefer "The God of High School", as it has better visuals and a story that actually feels like it goes somewhere. Even so, if you like one, you will probably like the other.

If you liked Kimi ni Todoke add

...then you might like Suki tte Ii na yo. add

Both are romantic slice-of-life shoujo anime following a friendless girl who ends up grabbing the attention of the most popular boy in her school. However, they're friendless for different reasons- in "Kimi ni Todoke", Sawako wants friends but can't make any due to always causing misunderstandings about herself, while in "Say I Love You", Mei avoids making friends due to being betrayed in the past. Either way, both of them end up making real friends due to the help of the boy they befriend (Shota Kazehaya and Yamato Kurosawa, respectively). "Say I Love You", however, is a lot darker and heavier than "Kimi ni Todoke". I prefer "Kimi ni Todoke", as it's just better in every way except visuals. Essentially, it's definitive proof that 'lighter and softer' is sometimes the best way to go.

If you liked Ergo Proxy add

...then you might like Fractale add

Both are dystopian sci-fi anime set in societies that seem peaceful on the surface, but in truth are glorified cages where people have their every move monitored by a sinister government, though "Fractale" has a happier tone overall. Several characters in both shows can also be compared to each other: Vincent=Clain Re-l=Phryne Pino=Nessa Raul=Dias There are a couple others, but that would be a spoiler. Interestingly, both shows trick you into believing one character's the protagonist when it's actually another- "Ergo Proxy" makes you think Re-l's the main character when it's actually Vincent and "Fractale" makes you think Clain's the main character when it's actually Phryne. I prefer "Ergo Proxy", as it has much better visuals and more character development.

If you liked Seiken no Blacksmith add

...then you might like Mahoutsukai no Yome add

Both are fantasy anime starring a red-haired heroine who ends up having a chance encounter with a mysterious man (the titular Ancient Magus/Sacred Blacksmith) and end up forming a strange relationship with them. Chise and Cecily both start off rather weak and requiring others to save them but become far more capable as time goes on. While their demeanours are very different, Elias and Luke are very alike overall. They're both aloof, selfish, have a mixed reputation among those they are acquainted with, live in a house in the middle of nowhere and have an equally mysterious blond-haired girl working for them as their assistant. They even have the same friggin' surname! The main difference between the two anime is that "The Sacred Blacksmith" is a straight medieval fantasy, while "The Ancient Magus' Bride" is a contemporary fantasy in which the main characters just happen to be old-fashioned. That said, "The Ancient Magus' Bride" is better in pretty much every way.

If you liked Fractale add

...then you might like No.6 add

Both anime are set in post-apocalyptic futures where humanity has fallen under control of a draconian system that watches and dictates their every move. Clain and Shion are both highly intelligent boys who start off living in blissful ignorance but have their worldviews turned upside down when they encounter a mysterious individual (Phryne/Rat) whom they ultimately fall in love with. However, the main characters are quite different in personality- Clain is colder and more pessimistic than Shion while Phryne is a lot warmer and more playful than Rat. I prefer "Fractale", mostly because it doesn't try to ram so much into only 11 episodes. I also think the romance in "Fractale" is done better than in "No.6" (and no, I do not have anything against gays).

If you liked Kaichou wa Maid-sama! add

...then you might like Suki tte Ii na yo. add

Both are slice-of-life romance anime following teenage girls who have mixed reputations in school and a single mother whom they work part-time in order to support. Against all odds, they attract the attention of the most popular guy in their school and develop a somewhat strange relationship with them. They also have a couple of the same voice actors (Misaki and Asami are both voiced by Monica Rial, for example). However, Misaki and Mei are overall quite different character-wise- Misaki is an extroverted tsundere and has some friends at the start of the series, while Mei is an introverted kuudere who not only starts off with no friends, but goes out of her way to avoid making them. In other words, her personality is closer to Suzuna's than Misaki's. I prefer "Maid-Sama", as it has better pacing and is more enjoyable.

If you liked Guilty Crown add

...then you might like Accel World add

Both are sci-fi anime set in the near future, and follow withdrawn teenage boys voiced by Yuki Kaiji who spend their time escaping reality (Haruyuki by playing video games, Shu by watching videos). In both cases, they become acquainted with a girl they admire and end up getting a lot more than they bargained for. Both shows also have great music. In addition to Haruyuki and Kuroyukihime being similar to Shu and Inori, Chiyuri is similar to Hare (both being nice girls with healing abilities) and Taku is somewhat similar to Gai (for reasons I can't say). I prefer "Accel World" as it's more original and enjoyable, though "Guilty Crown" has better visuals.

If you liked Vandread add

...then you might like Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann add

This is an easy one. Both are mecha anime that have space battles, fanservice, combining mechs, comedy and romance. The main characters are both very short for their age (though Hibiki is a lot more abrasive than Simon) and end up forming a bond with an outlandish girl who is very kind and helpful (Nia/Dita). Humorously, Hibiki's dub voice actor, Tony Oliver, also serves as the narrator in the dub of "Gurren Lagann". Essentially, if you liked "Vandread", you will love "Gurren Lagann".

If you liked Gosick add

...then you might like Hidan no Aria add

Both shows follow teenage boys (Kazuya/Kinji) who come from distinguished families and have poor reputations in school. In both cases, they meet a diminutive teenage girl (Victorique/Aria) who is very skilled at detective work but also very bossy and treats the male lead like her servant. They also both have distant relationships with their mothers, albeit for different reasons, and eventually warm up to their respective partners. The main villains of both shows are quite similar to each other, though "Gosick"'s has a clearer motive and end goal. Essentially, "Gosick" can be read as the series that "Aria the Scarlet Ammo" should have been.

If you liked Shakugan no Shana add

...then you might like Gosick add

"Gosick" can basically be summed up as "Shakugan no Shana" meets "Sherlock Holmes". Both shows follow a rather average teenage boy who, by pure chance, encounters a mysterious young girl who is very short and bossy but highly intelligent, and end up getting dragged into one crazy adventure after another, all while trying to live a normal school life in-between. Not only are Kazuya and Victorique quite similar to Yuji and Shana, respectively, but Avril is also very similar to Kazumi, albeit with more personality and backstory and a lot less focus. Put simply, if you like one, you will probably like the other.

If you liked Guilty Crown add

...then you might like Aldnoah.Zero add

Both are military mech anime with the same composer (Hiroyuki Sawano) and revolve around a resistance group trying to free Japan from a group of oppressors. The protagonists (Shu/Inaho) are both stoic teenage boys who start off believing that they should be doing more than they are, and end up becoming key figures in the resistance. In both cases, they develop a rivalry with a mysterious blonde-haired man (Gai/Slaine) who has some sort of connection to the main heroine (Inori/Asseylum). Both shows also have a red-haired mech pilot (Ayase/Rayet). However, if you're expecting a grey-and-gray morality conflict similar to what you'd find in "Gundam", you'll be disappointed, as while Funeral Parlour and the crew of the Deucalion have some skeletons in their closest, GHQ and the Vers Empire are unambiguously evil. I prefer "Guilty Crown", as it has better visuals and more character development.