If you liked
Hanasaku Iroha
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...then you might like
Shirobako
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Both are projects of "working girls anime" by PA works. The settings are almost radically different, but both showcase the difficult environment anime producers and Inn workers go through. Characters overlap a lot too, with miyamori mirroring ohana and nako overlapping emi.
If you liked
Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu
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...then you might like
Tamako Love Story
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Yeah, The Disappearance of Haruhi is, so far, the best film produced by Kyoani. The sense of growth of the two individual main characters is present for both, and Kyon is arguably a better protagonist than Mochizou. Try it out and compare. Though, before watching the Haruhi movie, you need to watch the TV anime first, but for Tamako Love Story the prequel isn't a must-watch to watch the movie.
If you liked
Gintama
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...then you might like
Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou
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JUST DO IT. Everything in Gintama except well its fans and 200+ episodes is in Danshikou. They both have Sugita-san in it, above all else, sexual jokes and some touching or laughable or touching/laughing moments. DO IT.
If you liked
Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo
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...then you might like
Bokura wa Minna Kawai-sou
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First of all, they even have similar settings. Both is set on, well, as we all know that 90% of anime is set in, high school, in a dorm or at least dorm-like setting. Main character falls in love with main heroine immediately in both ones. Only difference I'd say is that one is...well...better than the other. Sakurasou shows how harsh life could be while Kawaisou doesn't and is more of a love comedy than a slice of life. Preferring one might not immediately mean you prefer another.
If you liked
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
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...then you might like
Captain Earth
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both are mecha, the protagonists are both weak (at first anyway) and both protects Earth.
If you liked
Fate/Zero
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...then you might like
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
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This is also a masterpiece by the same scriptwriter, Urobuchi Gen. It is similar to Madoka in a way that both are twisted. The art is arguably better in Fate/Zero and, most of all, it is, like Madoka, a destroyer of people's opinions. Fate/Zero is actually a prequel to Fate/stay night so naturally, people were not expecting much when Ufotable announced that they would make a prequel anime based on Fate/stay night. And, like how he did with initial Madoka fans, Urobuchi proved them wrong. Go watch it. If you enjoyed Madoka not for the cuteness (actually if you enjoyed it for cuteness you would hate Madoka) then this anime will suit you. Make Urobuchi crush your tainted wishes again! You'll get my reference after watching the show.