If you liked
Azumanga Daiou The Animation
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...then you might like
Nichijou
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The situational humor in both of these are incredibly similar. They are both so quirky. I watch Azumanga first and it's one of the few anime I'll rewatch. I'm so glad to find Nichijou. It was like finding out Parks and Rec was an option after rewatching The Office.
If you liked
Shinseiki Evangelion
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...then you might like
Haibane Renmei
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I haven't felt anything similar in Haibane Renmei as to NGE. Though it may seem like an odd comparison, the if you understand they psychology behind it, it begins to make sense. They both give me hope. It reminds you why you need to survive and struggle -- why it's worth it. It reminds you that to be the very definition of human we need freewill to make our own mistakes and learn and grow from it, or it will inevitably eat you alive. It means a lot to me to explore such "simple" concepts of how we interact and see ourselves. We choose to ignore a lot it to get by in life, because pain and human interaction on the surface can be understood by everyone, the way humans think and deal with it is complicated.
If you liked
Serial Experiments Lain
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...then you might like
Haibane Renmei
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Lain is made by ABe who also made Haibane Renmei. I personally believe Haibane Renmei is the better of the two, but it is still worth the watch. Both have a lot of mystery surrounding it with soul searching elements. If you want something more philosophical and experimental in terms of art style and ideas, I recommend Lain.
If you liked
Mousou Dairinin
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...then you might like
Serial Experiments Lain
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Paranoia Agent has the same psychological feel that makes you think, but doesn't become apparent until later episodes. But if you are looking for something more rooted in a "whodunit" fashion, this is for you.