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If you liked Bakemonogatari add

...then you might like Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai add

Do you like characters in a series with underlying issues? Talks about personal issues to relationship issues and beyond, that sticks with you? These two can be your cup of tea. Do keep in mind though that Bakemonogatari (and entirety of thr Monogatari series) is very dialogue heavy, and has a specific approach to transitions and paced that's possibly too fast unless you're fluent Nihonggo / Japanese. But if you are able to catch up through the subjects in each episode even the characters' overarching narratives, you should be fine.

If you liked Hataraku Maou-sama! add

...then you might like Spy x Family add

This might sound odd in regards to the fact that it's even a recommendation, but I'll just mention it as it is my opinion on the matter. For years, we've watched anime with larger than life heroes and villains, most of which have accomplished a lot and established themselves as separable from the common kin, and can do things that no normal man cannot. Back when I was watching Naruto Shippuden, I saw this one filler moment; specifically an entire episode purely based on Itachi cooking eggs. And it just dawned on me, for someone as skillful as Itachi; someone who's mastered all in terms of becoming a ninja and can complete a mission given to him, no matter how heartbreaking or mentally it would affect him; he was dedicated to his missions. And to be honest, I always found him rather interesting .. in the funny idea of not being able to cook eggs properly. It was rather humbling. These two anime are a great match, as they show characters in situations where they have be like everyone else, and in my opinion, it's one of the coolest ideas ever in fiction. xD Think of Arnold Schwarzenneger's Kindergarten Cop or say, Jackie Chan's Rob-B Hood. (Check those out btw, they're good) Because it throws in a character in situations, where in my opinion, makes us feel like we're learning what they're learning. And that's awesome, and pretty humbling, too. If you like the one, you'll also like the other as both can be pretty funny as well. I think, in my opinion, you'll enjoy these 2 series. Even if they're clearly few and far in between in terms of the "type" of story.

If you liked One Punch Man add

...then you might like Boku no Hero Academia add

Do you like superheroes? Well if so, keep reading. There are many types of superheroes: - Some who got their powers because of an accident - Some become heroes of their own right - Some become superheroes after they were originally a bad guy - Some become superheroes after a tragic past And so on, and so forth. In my opinion, it's actually weird for me to recommend both of these in the same light. But see, here's the thing. Both of these, despite their differences, have one thing in common: Exploring what it REALLY MEANS to be a superhero. First off.. One Punch Man, is a story about someone who became a hero.. for fun. See, every villain he ever faced would instantly be defeated (or die) because of his punch. One punch. Because of this, Saitama feels like life is already done for him, thus the emptiness starts to kick in. In the world he lives in, villains appear left and right, some weaker than others, some even stronger than others, but nevertheless, Saitama never got beaten... or will he? See, Saitama, is in many ways like Goku (from Dragonball). He clearly loves to fight, he gets a kick out of it. Which is another reason why he became a hero. One Punch Man explores what it feels like to live life all over again, and what life can be, and how it can be. Emptiness and boredom is lethal, even if you are having fun right now, sometimes you just can't help but feel.. empty again. Well, One Punch Man explores that. Many of the stuff I want to talk about are spoilers, so I'll just leave it at this, if that's you're cup of tea. Go ahead, watch it. But if you already did, then... My Hero Academia. This one, unlike the all-powerful Saitama is an underdog. Do you know Robin from Batman? Well, even he would be sad for Deku. See, Deku was born without any sort of quirk, basically powers that manifest after a certain period of time. He's a fan of superheroes, and he also wants to be like them. He's basically YOU, if you're a superhero fan. Now.. let's face it. Shonen can feel samey, but in my honest opinion, My Hero Academia has something to offer. Something else to offer, mind you. See every Shonen character wants to be something, some more skillfull than others. But Midoriya or Deku is something you can like because HE'S REALLY TRYING. And it's engaging to see that. There's more to this anime than meets the eye, believe it or not. Most of it spoilers so I'll avoid it, but nevertheless.. What does it mean to be a hero? Well, I'll leave that question up to you! I highy recommend these two anime, especially if you've watched one of them already. Comedy can be somewhat different for both of them, but I think it's the message that can give you a worthwhile time. Watch them, try them, I highly recommend them. Go ahead, be a hero!

If you liked Angel Beats! add

...then you might like Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai add

Few shows have ever touched up the human psyche. The feeling of emptiness even when lives goes on and continues. Life can be funny but it can also feel sad and alone. We laugh to keep our hopes up but never once do we dream of failure, but when it does, it's how we handle it that makes it matter. In my opinion, Bunny Girl Senpai and Angel Beats have that feeling. These two shows borders the line between the comedic parts of life and the sad parts. Each character you get to know on a personal level, which matters considering the "why" they were even introduced to the show in the first place. Some people in these shows have a "something". Without any spoilers, of course; these "something" let you know these characters on a more intimate level. See, life can be happy. But these characters feel like they're living life the way we live it, by persevering. Life can be a burden, not just because of the way our life is currently, but because in my personal opinion, even those we carried in our past hold us down. We idolize people, we look up to people, we even want to be like others. But life just doesn't follow wishes, it gives it to people when the time is right. Even happiness. I think if you're looking for something that can pull your heartsrings while also giving you a good time, ala comedy via the communication and exchanges between the characters; these two anime can do it for you. Just be prepared, I guess. Because you might shed tears even before you know it. PS: Ever wondered why we meet friends, why we get annoyed by them, but yet we stick by their side regardless of their shortcomings? Okay, just asking. Anyways, look these anime up! Highly recommend.

If you liked Koe no Katachi add

...then you might like Boruto: Naruto Next Generations add

We all hate bullies. We even hate these people sometimes to the point where we think of irredeemable pricks. But life goes on, and every now and then, a person changes. Even those we hate. Boruto is a kid who has everything. Naruto is his father. If you're not familiar with that name, then you're not a true anime fan. He's like the Batman of manga, almost every single person in the anime community knows who he is. But Boruto.. is a different kind of character. He's the Damian Wayne to Naruto's Batman. His own offspring, but completely different from him. And even has hate towards him. Koe No Karachi deals with a guy who used to bully a girl in his childhood. For some reason, he would treat her very untimely and thus, their relationship would become strained. This is the result many years later, and the boy became a young man. This man is now ridden with guilt for his childhood self did and thus, learned sign language to make up for it. But things are about to happen, and he will realize that he can still change as a person. Both have an unlikable protagonist from the start, you'll basically wonder why they are the mc. But the anime will slowly convince you that they are, in fact, redeemable.. As anyone is. We all hate spoiled kids, but as adults, we grow to realize their capacity to change. And that goes the same for adults as well. We don't have to be fixated on the past, we can change. For the better. Right now, almost everyone absolutely despises Boruto's existence. But his older self hates him, too. In the end, it's all about choice. Life is full of them. What you do matters everyday, and everyday you matter. It's all a matter of choice. And you can choose to redeem yourself. The question is, are you really going to be redeemed in the end? Sasuke Uchiha himself knows that feeling.. What about you? To the viewers, give these characters a chance. After all, we were once naughty kids ourselves once, am I right? :)

If you liked Hataraku Maou-sama! add

...then you might like Imouto sae Ireba Ii. add

Are you a person who works every day? Do you wish to see someone else relate to how you're feeling? Are you just like everyone else wishing to become a successful person in the future? Are you may or may not be familiar with the term "slice of life"? Then these 2 works are just for you. The reason I made this recommendations is simple: Jobs. Jobs aren't something we actually enjoy, but they are, in the grand of scheme of things, something we have to do to survive. To earn, to eat, and to continue living with a roof on our head. But.. that doesn't mean that it's ALL BORING. Because of the way life works, things can happen unexpectedly, especially when you have friends by your side which is why life can be a blast. In Japan, mangaka take breaks every now and then, in order to have a vacation somewhere or to find a new location or setting for the manga they're writing. In Imouto, they show you EXACTLY how things work from behind the scenes. In Hatarakou, they show characters having vacations while working. Typical life. I think if you're someone who works as an employee, or an office, or even.. just someone who works a 9-5 job, these can really be your fancy. Because not only does it represent your life as well as others, it's exactly why life along with reality can be interesting despite being unfair. As Forrest Gump once said, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You'll never know what you're gonna get."

If you liked Oyasumi Punpun add

...then you might like Ningen Shikkaku add

Osamu Dazai was a brilliant novel writer way back in the time of the golden age of comic books. He was alive when manga wasn't that big yet and was about to have a surge many decades later. In the 1940s, he wrote Ningen Shikkaku and to everyone's surprise, he committed suicide right after finishing it. Some believed this work of his as a last will before leaving. As many events transpire in the manga that deal with very dark and serious issues. Such as depression, mid life crisis and loss of identity and purpose. The main character, just like Punpun, is lost in the world he's living in. And thus, many things happen all around him. Both of them will grow up, and many events will transpire.. most of which will end in.. well.. let's just say not-so-happily ways. I don't recommend reading both when you're in a depressed state as both aren't for the faint of heart. Both are adult-themed so they're not for kids, but the sex scenes are mostly censored and don't expose too much. So, no need to worry about that stuff. Regardless of whether or not you enjoy both works, and I highly doubt that you will as they're rarely happy, I recommend you prepare yourself. You're in for quite a rollercoaster... and it just might change your life forever afterwards.

If you liked Aoi Bungaku Series add

...then you might like Human Lost: Ningen Shikkaku add

The reason as to why I'm making this recommendation is odd. Because two of these works aren't the same at all... except they are, well kind of...Because of the title. "Ningen Shikkaku" also known as "No Longer Human" is a work done by Osamu Dazai in the 1940s. It was essentially the last work he did before he left this world by commiting suicide. Essentially 5 of the episodes in this anime should've been the movie I'm recommending [for different purpose], as they are directly adapted from Dazai's work. Compared to the movie, I think you'll find this series (Aoi Bangaku) a lot more interesting. Aside from the fact that Aoi Bangaku is directly from the manga, the first 5 episodes anyway, I think this series has a lot more to tell you as a viewer. It's a shame that one became a movie and not the other. Osamu Dazai would be ashamed if he was still here.

If you liked Monster add

...then you might like Death Note add

Battle between 2 geniuses, One has a good-hearted doctor becoming a vigilante with good intentions, while one has a Sociopath, bent on becoming the god of the new world. 2 has a rival, that being a detective who is just as intelligent as they are. Willing to catch them on the act, or dig deep to find the truth. Difference is one is antagonistic, while one is more heroic.

If you liked Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Yoigoshi-hen add

...then you might like Dead Tube add

Horrific, but when watched with the right expectations, it will show a good story.