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If you liked Cyborg 009 add

...then you might like No.5 add

Both feature a main cast of nine numbered individuals, who were essentially created as 'tools' to serve a specific purpose. No. 5 also occasionally features a promotional show where the characters in the show wear costumes directly referencing the costumes of the Cyborgs. The artstyle for these segments also imitate the Cyborg 009 manga.

If you liked Akira add

...then you might like Tetsujin 28-gou add

Apart from the various references in character names(Kaneda Shoutarou, Akira(No. 28)/Tetsujin 28-gou, etc.), the titular characters in both(Akira in Akira, 28-gou in Tetsujin) are 'ultimate weapons', developed as a secret project for purposes of war, and capable of immense destruction. As Otomo himself stated, "You would probably not be going too far if you were to say that Akira was based on Tetsujin 28-Go".

If you liked Tetsuwan Atom add

...then you might like Hi no Tori (1967) add

Same mangaka. The 'Once Upon A Time' story arc in Astro Boy feels like it could be a Phoenix arc, in it's scope and ideas. Also, the titular characters are both 'immortal'.

If you liked Tetsuwan Atom add

...then you might like Doraemon add

Both are defining sci-fi manga featuring two of the most iconic manga characters. Titular characters are both robots.

If you liked Tetsuwan Atom add

...then you might like Cyborg 009 add

Both are superhero manga with strong themes of self-sacrifice. Both play around with what it means to be/not be a human.

If you liked Tetsuwan Atom add

...then you might like Devilman add

Both are defining superhero manga with heavy anti-war themes. Both feature themes of self-sacrifice and humanity. They differ in the way the protagonist chooses to respond.

If you liked Astro Boy: Tetsuwan Atom add

...then you might like Tetsujin 28-gou (2004) add

Both 21st century remakes of classic robot manga. Tetsujin is generally more faithful to the source material. A father-son relationship plays an important role in both.

If you liked Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro add

...then you might like Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer add

Both spin-off films of pre-existing franchises, directed by influential figures in anime. Both were heavily divisive among the pre-existing manga fanbases upon release.

If you liked Devilman add

...then you might like Mars add

Both have endings considered shocking at the time of release. Both feature a generally cynical view of humanity.

If you liked Kappa no Coo to Natsuyasumi add

...then you might like Crayon Shin-chan Movie 10: Arashi wo Yobu Appare! Sengoku Daikassen add

Both feature elements of traditional Japan- yokai for Coo, and the historical era itself for Shin-Chan. Same director, and of the Shin-chan films, this one bears the most similarities to Coo.

If you liked Narutaru: Mukuro Naru Hoshi Tama Taru Ko add

...then you might like Devilman add

Both are can essentially be defined as 'tragedies', featuring the gradual breakdown of the initially optimistic protagonist throughout the story.

If you liked Gunslinger Girl add

...then you might like Cyborg 009 add

Both feature a team of cyborg characters repurposed for use by an organization. Both have a generally somber tone, and both show the implications of being a cyborg.

If you liked Turn A Gundam add

...then you might like Fushigi no Umi no Nadia add

Both share an atmosphere which is in many ways reminiscent of the World Masterpiece Theater series. Both directed by influential anime directors.

If you liked Turn A Gundam add

...then you might like Mirai Shounen Conan add

Both share an atmosphere which is in many ways reminiscent of the World Masterpiece Theater series. Both directed by influential anime directors.

If you liked Mirai Shounen Conan add

...then you might like Fushigi no Umi no Nadia add

Both share an atmosphere which is in many ways reminiscent of the World Masterpiece Theater series. Both directed by influential anime directors.

If you liked Mazinger Z add

...then you might like Babel Nisei add

Both are important battle shonen series. Mazinger initially ran in Jump, and is essentially the progenitor to all Jump-style battle shonen. Babel is more focused on tactics and strategies, with a central rival figure.

If you liked Yawara! add

...then you might like Ore wa Teppei add

Both are sports series, featuring traditional Japanese sports. Both protagonists are geniuses. Yawara faces almost no outright hardships in regards to Judo, while Teppei occasionally faces difficulties, but manages to overcome them anyway through cunning.

If you liked Urusei Yatsura add

...then you might like Doraemon add

Lum and Doraemon both carry a lot of interesting sci-fi gadgets. The gadgets are used in interesting ways, though Urusei Yatsura's main focus is not on them.

If you liked Dragon Head add

...then you might like Devilman add

Both series excel at presenting the depths of human nature when pushed to its limits, as well as portraying 'evil' through the comics medium. Devilman is more chaotic, whereas Dragon Head presents a comparatively more 'natural' evil, that is no less frightening.

If you liked Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann add

...then you might like Heartcatch Precure! add

Both series that start off with a timid protagonist surrounded by stronger people, gradually becoming stronger themselves. Both have unique visual styles which look fantastic especially during action sequences. Both become absolutely epic by the end. Both have amazing soundtracks.

If you liked One Piece Movie 06: Omatsuri Danshaku to Himitsu no Shima add

...then you might like Digimon Adventure: Bokura no War Game! add

Same director. Both films in two of Toei's biggest properties. Similar artistic style and animation. Both visually outstanding in comparison to most other works from each of their time periods, and great as standalone movies too. Both enjoyable and worth a watch, especially for fans of either series.