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If you liked Aki no Kanade add

...then you might like Sakura Quest add

Both works deal with the reviving or rejuvenation of a smaller sized country town with the introduction of new or old ideas, as well as the effect the current decay has had on the local population, geography and economy. The two main heroines, although one is at least ten years the senior of the other, are both finding life in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo difficult due to a lack of personal luck in progressing their career. A coincidence recalls them to the countryside where they are invited or hired to participate in an effort to bring back something the town lost along the years. Both works also delve deeply into character motivations and the hurdles they encountered in the past that put them where they are, as well as how they overcome them to find their own path in life. These are stories of opening up to the world, finding opportunities you didn't think you had and pursuing a new dream. Light on drama and with charming characters, if you are looking for quintessential slice of life either will provide.

If you liked Ben-To add

...then you might like Keijo!!!!!!!! add

Ben-To and Keijo!!!!!!!! share the basic idea of an absurd concept to which martial arts battles are applied as seriously as possible. Laughing is at your discretion, but the characters all adopt the point of view of the battles being life or death. There's no death though, but winning does mean the world to everyone involved. In one case it means securing a half-price lunch, in the other winning tons of money/fame. This is not a fight for a grand ideal. The fighting animation in either is very well done and entertaining to watch, and both dedicate several fanservice moments to the female characters. As mentioned before, there is no grand ideal projected, but the simple storyline moves at a decent pace to keep your attention. Character personalities are fun and colorful, if a bit simple. You won't be enthralled by the character development, but on the other hand there isn't much to dislike. If you already appreciated one of these, the other one should almost be a guaranteed good time considering the similarities.

If you liked Scrapped Princess add

...then you might like Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo add

Two princesses fallen from grace are forced to embark on a journey for their survival on or near their sixteenth birthday. During this adventure they will confront many facets of the nature of the world they live in and strive to come to terms with them. This will have a great impact on the nature of their plight. The two worlds presented share varying degrees of similarities in nature. Magic is an element with strong presence in Scrapped Princess but more subdued in Cross Ange, while Mecha is the main attraction for Cross Ange and a lot more subtle in Scrapped Princess. However the most similar point lies in the true nature of the world and what the main characters finally represent with respect to the state of that world once the adventure concludes. Ange is a lot bolder and wilder throughout the story compared to Pacifica, but both come to deal with their identity in a world that wants them dead, and both pursue the path of the living with strong ardor despite their circumstances. Scrapped Princess is a show that is a lot more normal and toned down, but it tells a very similar story with similar themes. If you enjoyed Cross Ange, there's quite a few reasons why you might also enjoy Scrapped Princess, however some may find it milder to taste. If you thought Cross Ange went too far in certain areas, I believe Scrapped Princess is the closest experience to Cross Ange's story without those elements present.

If you liked Kamichu! add

...then you might like Flying Witch add

Kamichu! and Flying Witch both offer a very relaxed countryside or small town experience of the supernatural element (Shintoism or magic respectively) permeating the every day life of a small group of characters. This can lead to some comedic moments but is also played straight most of the times in order to advance in the episode. Each episode is also a self contained story although Kamichu! does have an underlying thread tying things together that feels a lot more obvious than the one in Flying Witch. If you're in the need for something to wind down, give either a try. I don't think it will be a disappointing experience.