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If you liked Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online add

...then you might like Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. add

Easy to watch shows about a primarily female cast playing a VRMMO game with unconventional tactics/powers. Bofuri is more of a comedic, lighter story with more gameplay outside of the tournaments whereas GGO actually has a plot with a couple heavier details, but both still have a lot of focus on the girls (and the token male friend) having fun with the game and playing through competition arcs.

If you liked Saki add

...then you might like Girls & Panzer add

Both are 'hype moe' shows with a similar reliance on crazy, unrealistic tactics/abilities and vast casts of token-y bit characters on school teams that compete against one another. Also, both mains are driven by a conflict between them and their terrifying older sister. However, Saki's characters are more individually developed, whereas Girls und Panzer mostly focuses on teams/rival schools having one core bit shared between the group to distinguish them.

If you liked Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road add

...then you might like Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei add

Yuri fantasy/magical LN stories with similar dynamics between the mains (more specifically, an inversion of the other's power balance within the dynamic) and a similar 'isekai that doesn't really care about the isekai' aspect. Both stories similarly 'lose the plot' they initially establish, so assuming that didn't really bother you in one, you likely won't mind in the other.

If you liked Gi(a)rlish Number add

...then you might like Shiroi Suna no Aquatope add

Both shows feature similar, prominent coming-of-age 'crisis of purpose'/inability arcs between their characters from a post-educational, career-based/'adult world' point of otherwise rare in anime.

If you liked Gi(a)rlish Number add

...then you might like Kageki Shoujo!! add

Differing atmospheres, but both are occupational-based ensemble cast shows that cut unexpectedly real about their respect fields and the genuine human struggles surrounding them.

If you liked Saki add

...then you might like Shakunetsu no Takkyuu Musume add

Scorching Ping Pong Girls feels very Saki-inspired -- it's probably harder to find differences than similarities. Both are 'hype moe' shows where a group of girls team up in the topical sport/competition and use nonsense superpowers to beat down other schools with nonsense superpowers. It's like a sports shounen with the cast of a CGDCT. Other noteworthy aspects include lesbians, the same dynamic between the mains, and the obligatory girl with big boobs.

If you liked Koi wa Sekai Seifuku no Ato de add

...then you might like Oroka na Tenshi wa Akuma to Odoru add

Simplistic enemies to lovers romcom dumbfuckery with a slice of (equally simplistic) topic/world flavouring. The romances play out a bit differently, but they have similar vibes.

If you liked Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear add

...then you might like Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei add

Very similar vibes. CGDCT-core shows where the overpowered protagonist ends up in an unfamiliar place and begins to improve the quality of life, all while saving the other cute girls and other misc villagers/citizens from conflicts. Both Sarasa and Yuna also bring a lot of outside knowledge with them and educate those around them using it. Fina/Lorea perform very similar roles supporting the protagonist, and food shows up as an important motivation/goal several times in both anime (certainly more in Kuma4, but I digress).

If you liked Simoun add

...then you might like Darling in the FranXX add

Alpha, Rita's escaped! Recruit a team of teenagers with attitude! Okay, jokes aside, both of these shows start a cast of teenagers dealing with their complicated emotions/feelings and the typical coming of age problems that come with these. One's mecha, one's more mecha-adjacent, but both of them involve flying their tandem-piloted, extremely weird machines in order to win a war. There's of course drama about who gets to be paired with who, themes of forbidden or unrequited love hampered by certain characters being unable to pair, and a lot of teenage moping. There's plenty of potential for weird gender exploration stuff in either show, but neither really does that much with it. We also have to deal with bureaucratic upper brass manipulating and hindering our mains at every turn, overall plots that start out incredibly slow and devolve into ridiculousness, and gradual reveals as to the 'secrets of the universe'. There's other things I can't really talk about without spoiling either show, but they're there too. Unfortunately, while both have pretty respectable soundtracks, Simoun is a 2006 b-list Studio Deen show, and has animation exactly as bad as that implies. It doesn't start out that terribly, but over the course of the show you can clearly tell the budget has ran out.

If you liked Cencoroll add

...then you might like Mecha-ude add

These both fall under what I would describe as 'passion projects'. The animation/artstyle can be a bit rough around the edges, but also has some pretty cool aspects if you can look past that. Both of them star a boy, a girl, and some sort of kinda freaky monster/robot companion, and the big plot of each is that the main character(s) take on another, antagonistic boy with another monster/robot (leading up to a cool fight scene climax). The character archetypes are kinda similar between the two in general, except the genders are swapped on the mains. Both also have some big-name artists for the ED (Eve and supercell respectively) Unfortunately, while Cencoroll is continuing to receive sequels (after a lengthy hiatus), as of writing this there has been no further news on Mecha-Ude after the initial pilot's release.

If you liked One Off add

...then you might like Super Cub add

Both of these are Honda advertisements. Okay, but more seriously these are both slice of life-oriented shows with female casts, and both of them heavily use motorcycles as a coming of age experience. There's a similar feeling of melancholy purposelessness surrounding both anime's MC, and a 'cool' mentor figure plays a large part in breaking them out of their shell (as does their Honda product). One Off is a 4 episode short series with a runtime of around an hour, while Super Cub is a one cour show. As of currently, 3 episodes are out of Super Cub, but so far I would say it's a more 'empty', melancholy atmosphere show focusing heavily on a single character; One Off is closer to standard CGDCT type fare with a deeper cast and a bit lighter & less serious tone with more comedy moments. The motorcycle is less central to the MC's situation in One Off as well (although it still plays a notable role).

If you liked Elfen Lied add

...then you might like Gokukoku no Brynhildr add

If you got a kick out of one of Lynn Okamoto's wonderfully trashy stories, you'll probably enjoy the other. They're similar levels of unintentional comedy, and both Brynhildr and Elfen Lied share a lot of similar aspects/themes. Both also have heavy amounts of nudity and gore. I find Brynhildr a little more likeable personally, as there's no pointless incest subplot and it's able to sell the main character and his relationships a tad better than Elfen Lied.

If you liked Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru add

...then you might like Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou add

Both shows have similarly comedic tones, and star ridiculously overpowered main characters who fix their worlds. Along the way they collect new friends and have to solve their problems, and eventually deal with a plotline regarding shared history with other main character(s)/setting the past right. I enjoyed both as a light watch, although Cautious Hero manages to pull together more at the end. Both are more dumb fun than anything else.

If you liked Death Note add

...then you might like Munou na Nana add

Talentless Nana is a lot less of a battle of minds than Death Note, but it still features a lot of similar aspects. The relationship between Nana and Kyouya is a lot like the one between Light and L, and in general both shows rely upon their deceitful MC outwitting their enemies. Both have very similar thriller vibes, and tactics rely upon a blend between the unpredictable supernatural and the main characters' wits. I will say Death Note's a significantly better show (especially early Death Note) but I've been pleasantly surprised by Talentless Nana this season.

If you liked Asagao to Kase-san. add

...then you might like Adachi to Shimamura add

Both of these are chock full of adorable shoujo-ai fluff -- if you want to overdose on it I hearily recommend both. Kase-san is about a relationship between two characters who are already girlfriends, while AdaShima is about the development of such a relationship between two friends. They also both share core themes of inexperience, first love, and general angst.

If you liked Yagate Kimi ni Naru add

...then you might like Adachi to Shimamura add

Both of these shows are angsty teenage yuri dramas filled with fluff and grounded in a sense of realism. There's a strong sense of both shows' main characters trying to find themselves through the slow burn development of an inexperienced first love. They also each have their own little traumas, idealisms, and other flaws to work through. Additionally, both of these anime avoid most of the more problematic/fetish bait aspects plaguing many shoujo-ai shows -- they're heartfelt, genuine romances. And of course, they're absolutely adorable.

If you liked Kuzu no Honkai add

...then you might like Netsuzou TRap add

Go to horny jail. Okay, sorry, I couldn't resist. I think both of these shows ultimately struggle with how much they want to pander to fetishism vs how much they want to be a serious teen romance drama, and both kinda fall into the mindless lust zone at points. I will say that both make serious attempts to be a dramas, and that both do some very unique and intriguing character dynamics. Both are very captivating shows of questionable quality, but if this is your type of thing I think you'd enjoy both. Kuzu no Honkai does still have a yuri relationship, but is much less fixated on that relationship.

If you liked Kuzu no Honkai add

...then you might like Citrus add

Go to horny jail. Okay, sorry, I couldn't resist. I think both of these shows ultimately struggle with how much they want to pander to fetishism vs how much they want to be a serious teen romance drama, and both kinda fall into the mindless lust zone at points. I will say that both make serious attempts to be a dramas, and that both do some very unique and intriguing character dynamics. Both are very captivating shows of questionable quality, but if this is your type of thing I think you'd enjoy both. Kuzu no Honkai does still have a yuri relationship, but is much less fixated on that relationship.

If you liked Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal add

...then you might like Sarazanmai add

Okay I'll be honest I just want to do this because my brain made the connection and I find it incredibly funny. Despite many obvious difference, I think there's a surprising amount of similarities between the core character dynamics of Zexal and Sarazanmai. In particular, I think Yuma's relationships with Shark and then Kite are very similar to Kazuki's relations with Toi, I think Kazuki's backstory and Shark/Kite's backstories share some strong similarities, and I think Kite's relationship with Hart is rather similar to Kazuki's relationship with Haruka. Without spoilers, I think there's similar issues of betrayal that eventually pop up in both shows, and of the main character(s) fighting to save/redeem their friend(s). We even have a strange mystical advisor in both (Astral/Keppi). Finally, the topic of family and getting corrupted/torn apart for the sake of your family or someone you love comes up in both (Toi/Chikai or Reo/Mabu, and Kite/Hart/Dr. Faker or Vetrix and his sons) Sarazanmai's core theme of connections also reminds me of the way Yuma believes in connecting to people through duels, and how he grows closer and befriends the many people he duels against in the show. Plus, there's also a similar concept of collecting things through repeated fights -- in Sarazanmai, it's collecting dishes, while in Zexal it's collecting number cards. I also think both shows have some very charismatic/memorable villain, antagonist, or antihero characters that end up stealing the spotlight at times. Finally, I think both shows build up to really cool/intense final arcs but don't quite manage to pull it off and (without spoiling anything) conclude on similar notes in regards to character death/sacrifices and general tone/emotion. ...yeah I really just wrote all that.

If you liked Elf wo Karu Mono-tachi add

...then you might like Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! add

Both of these are comedy shows that rely upon a highly static and caricatured cast of a few main characters, and play off these caricatures for most of their comedy. Both have an overarching plot that doesn't really matter much but adds a little bit of direction to the show; instead, these shows focus on single episode themes or mini-arcs with generally absurd concepts. Honestly, absurd is probably a good way to describe both, especially Those Who Hunt Elves. I think Konosuba's cast is a little stronger and the comedy hits a lot better/more often, but both have pretty similar styles of comedy. Despite the concepts, I would actually argue Konosuba reaches more into ecchi territory at points (such as the choker OVA). Both of these shows are almost exclusively surface level entertainment with little depth to be found. I also do think Konosuba is better at not falling flat, but both shows have problems where if the jokes/absurdity isn't hitting, they get kind of stale/boring or have weaker episodes.

If you liked Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! add

...then you might like Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou add

These are two of the most straightforward shows in the industry. Both are maybe a little bit 'trashy', but I think they have similarly enjoyable aspects. Konosuba banks more on its comedy, while Misfit relies upon pretty basic power fantasy aspects. I would consider both to be very self-aware and to play their concepts very straight, while using this self-awareness to not become too stale or tedious. Konosuba has a much stronger cast, but Misfit has a much more nuanced/focused plot. I would describe both as 'dumb fun' shows. There's not really much in terms of stakes or depth for either, but nonetheless they manage to keep the ball rolling by being surface level fun.

If you liked No Game No Life add

...then you might like Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou add

I think both of these shows are isekai (or isekai-esque in Misfit's case) with a similar goal of playing their concepts very straight and relying on the inherent humour/charm/action that come as a result of their concepts. There is some lack of suspense because you expect the MC or MCs to win (especially in Misfit), but somehow it's still reasonably suspenseful and really fun to watch. Both probably have a little bit of a 'trashy' reputation, but if you enjoy that type of thing you want really mind it. I do think NGNL has a much stronger cast and slightly more tension/intensity/comprehension to the action, but Misfit has less low of lows (it doesn't fall back on ecchi or incest for humour or do mildly uncomfortable things with the 11 year old) and a more mysterious/intriguing plot. I would describe both as dumb fun with a fair amount of self-awareness that stops them from feeling stale or cheap.

If you liked Suisei no Gargantia add

...then you might like Deca-Dence add

I think Deca-Dence's twist and Gargantia's basic concept have more similarities than it may first seem like. At their core, both have a focus on a character trying to figure out their own issues by living in a world alien to their own, and getting inspired to gradually rise above themselves and the propaganda distilled in them. Both are also chiefly inspired by a girl who matters dearly to them. Deca-Dence is more about rising against the system whereas Gargantia is about protecting a new system from the old one, but both fight back against the world they were born into.

If you liked Asagao to Kase-san. add

...then you might like Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen add

Perhaps this is a little loose, but both of these scratched a similar itch for me. I would describe these two as adorable relationship fluff packaged in very different ways, although there are some similarities. Both shows favour loosely connected one-shot chapters, with the occasional event that takes place over two or three chapters and is built up towards. In terms of characters, both shows favour a very small cast and focus heavily on the one relationship. Another similarity here is how Yamada combines the sugary yet go-getter attitude of Chika with Kaguya's sheltered naivety and overactive imagination.

If you liked Kase-san Series add

...then you might like Yagate Kimi ni Naru add

Both manga have well-written, endearing romances, both are adorably fluffy with great pay-offs, and both have similar settings/concepts (both shows are about high school age girls getting close to graduating, and feature the same themes of first love and inexperience). Both of these manga also have a very similar relationship dynamic between the charmingly clueless protagonist and her popular, cool senpai.

If you liked Asagao to Kase-san. add

...then you might like Yagate Kimi ni Naru add

These two shows are the only contemporary shoujo-ai/yuri anime I've seen that aren't trashy/rape-y fetish bait. Both have well-written, endearing romances, both are adorably fluffy with great pay-offs, and both have similar settings/concepts (both shows are about high school age girls getting close to graduating, and feature the same themes of first love and inexperience). Both of these shows also have a very similar relationship dynamic between the charmingly clueless protagonist and her popular, cool senpai. Unfortunately, neither is a particularly complete adaption of the source material and it shows; you'll need to read the manga of either for the full experience. Both are already pretty good experiences stand-alone, but I still strongly recommend reading either series for complete satisfaction (both are fairly short manga anyways). Specifically, Bloom into You adapts about half the manga before coming to an awkward non-ending; a second season will solve this but until/unless it happens, the anime concludes with most plot points unresolved and a lot of build-up without the attached pay-offs. On the other hand, Kase-san skips the first volume (which is 'adapted' in a music video by the same studio, I suppose), and is a heavily simplified adaption of volumes 2 and 3. A lot of the manga is loosely connected one-shots, so this does work better than one would expect; however, it's still both a bit of an awkward start and end, and several important points of character development from the manga are cut or glossed over.

If you liked Saint Seiya add

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

The main reason I'm putting this suggestion is God of High School is very reminiscent of the tournament arc Saint Seiya starts off with. There's also a fair few similarities between typical combat in the two shows; both have pretty over the top fights with a lot of flashy and brutal moments. There's also the same recurring core group of heroes in both shows, while the opposing fighters are a constant revolving door of characters. I do think both fall into the same trap of a lot of the powers being pretty inexplicable/out of nowhere, but if this isn't a huge sticking point for you in one, I doubt it'll be in the other.

If you liked Kuromukuro add

...then you might like Gibiate add

Note: This is mostly a one-sided recommendation; Kuromukuro is much better of a show than Gibiate (as you might've gathered from Gibiate's current score of 4.50). The main similarity between the two is that both shows have a central character that's a samurai out of time, adjusting to the modern world. Kuromukuro is a mecha show while Gibiate is more of a survival horror show, but both feature some odd antagonists. The female protagonist of each also bear similarities; both are ordinary girls sucked into a strange and dangerous world at the beginning of the show, with some romantic tensions between them and the male protagonist (at least this is the vibe I've gotten from Gibiate, we'll see what direction that goes in). The supporting casts also have some similarities, as they're a ragtag bunch of military and scientific personnel in either show. Kuromukuro is generally lighter than Gibiate; while there are many tense moments (particularly later in the show), there are also a lot of 'ordinary' days and fun moments. It also has much better production quality than Gibiate, giving it far better fights, far better general animation, far better OP/ED, etc.

If you liked No Game No Life add

...then you might like Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! add

Very similar styles of comedy catering to a very similar audience. Neither has that much in the way of depth (and neither tries to have much in the way of depth), but I'd argue NGNL has more meat to it than Konosuba due to its more 'involved' action components and overhanging philosophies. Both shows also feature NEET protagonists who have... 'romantic issues', to put it nicely. They're also both isekai shows where the main characters choose to leave our world for a better one. (In the case of Konosuba, 'better' gets some quotation marks pretty quickly.) Basically, two popular and fun light watch comedies. Plus, you get to wait in sequel hell for both shows.

If you liked Girls & Panzer add

...then you might like Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online add

Both are fun, endearing, and mostly lighthearted shows with predominantly female casts (there's also an additional focus on moe girls) and a focus on action. There's a driving conflict in both (Both with significant consequences for the main cast if they fail, although GGO's is certainly heavier), but each show feels a lot more about the competition and combat aspects of the sport/game. GGO has a somewhat more developed cast whereas GuP has a very wide but more one-note cast; both are charming in their own ways. The battles in both are varied, surprisingly thought out, and well-executed. I wouldn't describe either of these shows as particularly deep, but both are very fun and entertaining light watches (both are only one cour as well). Overall, I feel both of these shows are underrated gems with a lot better quality of writing than one would expect (albeit they're somewhat cheesy).