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If you liked Chi no Wadachi add

...then you might like Bastard add

Both series have an insane amount of tension and center around the relationship between a very mentally unstable parent and their child. Both have a ton of gaslighting from the parent and this sense of danger that surrounds both parents (albeit for different reasons). There is also a love interest in both series who is also struggling with negative circumstances. Bastard feels more like a traditional psychological thriller that you would see in theaters and uses a lot of similar narrative techniques. Chi no Wadachi feels like a indie psychological thriller that will become a classic a few years after it finishes. Both will leave you on the edge of your seat each chapter.

If you liked Oyasumi Punpun add

...then you might like Chi no Wadachi add

Both series follow young boys who are growing up and facing the darker aspects of reality. Both have broken households in different ways. Chi no Wadachi actually focuses on the dynamics of the household more than Oyasumi Punpun and hyper-focuses on the mental instability of the mother. Both have this unsettling vibe throughout (although Oyasumi Punpun has it in waves and Chi no Wadachi has it as a constant). Both have a romantic interest that deals with similar issues as the main character. Oyasumi Punpun is a lot more abstract and some areas are a bit underdeveloped. Chi no Wadachi is definitely more coherent and linear which is one thing I think it has over Oyasumi Punpun. If you want a series that explores the darker side of the human psyche, both are extremely recommended.

If you liked Fire Punch add

...then you might like Chainsaw Man add

Both are written by the same author and have similar types of characters with this kind of dark leaning moral ambiguity and tons of action. There is the sense that there is no justice in both series as misfortune affects all characters regardless of how good they are. Both protagonists did not ask to be in their situation (more so in Fire Punch) and get thrown into a conflict that is bigger than them. Both have major plot twists that may feel like ass-pulls to some but are interesting nonetheless. The main difference is that Chainsaw Man is comparatively more coherent.

If you liked Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru add

...then you might like Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai add

Both are wholesome, romantic comedies that involve some amount of teasing from one part of the main romantic pairing. Both are also slice of life so there is more of an emphasis on character interactions than plot development. The main difference is that in Soredemo Ayumu there is the not so subtle understanding that Ayumu is in love with Yaotome and she has her suspicions because of how much he compliments/teases her. In Kubo-san, the audience knows that both characters are in love with each other, but they are in that ambiguous state. Different types of characters as well, same wholesome "will they, won't they fun"

If you liked D.Gray-man add

...then you might like Kimetsu no Yaiba add

Both series follow a kindhearted protagonist who joins an organization that fights demons (called Akuma in D. Gray Man). Humanity is at a disadvantage in both series and there is an antagonist who creates all of the demons in both (Muzan in Kimetsu no Yaiba and The Millenium Earl in D. Gray Man). Both series also have interesting power systems (breath types in Kimetsu no Yaiba and innocence in D. Gray Man). As a side note, both series have amazing openings.

If you liked Aggressive Retsuko add

...then you might like Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii add

Both are workplace comedy/slice of life series. However, Aggretsuko has more comedic elements and focuses more on workplace dynamics and issues that come up when you're in your mid twenties.

If you liked Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. add

...then you might like Koe no Katachi add

Both explore the impact of childhood trauma (death in the case of anohana and bullying in the case of koe no katachi) and moving on from the past. Additionally, both have romantic elements (more so in anohana).

If you liked Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! add

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

If you enjoyed the adolescent syndrome of Bunny Girl Senpai, you'll enjoy Chuunibyou which is a comedic take on the concept which likely inspired Bunny Girl Senpai. In Chunnibyou the 8th grade syndrome is purely psychological and the goal of the series is never to get rid of it but instead to better understand why the character Rikka developed it.

If you liked Oyasumi Punpun add

...then you might like The Horizon add

Some of the themes that both series explore intersect such as: of finding meaning in a life filled with suffering, the impact of death, and making sense of the world as a child exposed to the darker aspects of life. Both series center around children coming face to face with really messed up realities. Both series have a dark tone overall and use distinct art styles. On the topic of art, both series use abstract forms to represent characters and ideas at times (although Oyasumi Punpun does this a lot more). Both series are also not afraid to make their characters suffer. As far as differences go, Oyasumi Punpun is a coming of age story/saga so the reader is exposed to multiple phases of Punpun's life and how he gradually changes over the years. While The Horizon does have a time skip, it is not a coming of age story. The Horizon is more focused on the themes that go hand in hand with trying to survive in a world that is war and disease ridden. There are also a lot less characters in The Horizon which makes the series feel more "intimate" overall (Oyasumi Punpun also has this intimate feeling but to a lesser degree because it explores so many characters). Oyasumi Punpun is also much more abstract in its presentation and its symbolism often feels esoteric. The Horizon makes use of symbolism as well but the story that it is telling is much more linear than Oyasumi Punpun's. There are a lot of details to keep track of in Oyasumi Punpun and the series is over 100 chapters longer than The Horizon. If you enjoyed the introspective/reflective aspects of Oyasumi Punpun you will enjoy this series. The art in The Horizon is also some of the best I've seen in manhwa/manga.