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If you liked Taiyou no Ie add

...then you might like Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi add

This is a similar styled romance manga. While the settings and characters are different, at the core they are about a romance between a high school girl and an older man. So a lot of the drama centers around that negative stigma and the character dancing around the boundaries of what is appropriate. Even deeper is the similarity about finding one's place in the world. In Taiyou no Ie, Mao needs to find the value of family and what familial love means. In JK, its about loners finding someone who would miss them if they were gone and puts their interests first.

If you liked Nisekoi add

...then you might like Masamune-kun no Revenge add

Nisekoi and Masamune-kun no Revenge are very similar plots. While Nisekoi is much longer and involves a few more rivals to the waifu wars, in principle, they are doing the same thing. Nisekoi popularized this formula for harem manga: introduce a MC who knew the girl during childhood, have them meet again in high school, but add mystery about who the girl is or introduce rival girls to slow down the real relationship. In short, if you read one of these manga and are desperate for something similar, read the other one. If you hated the premise of one of these, stay far away from the other, it's not something you'd like.

If you liked Nisekoi add

...then you might like Koishita node Cast shitemita add

Koicas is like the child of Nisekoi and Sakurasou. It borrows the harem style of Nisekoi with the school dorm setting of Sakurasou and is just slightly worse than either. Overall, I think if you liked Nisekoi, then you'll probably like the harem style of Koicas. And if you like Koicas, but want a more developed story to the harem, then Nisekoi is a great option

If you liked Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai add

...then you might like Ichizu Bitch-chan add

These are both manga about a girl wholesomely teasing a boy at school. In Ichizu its a kouhai teasing her sempai, while in Kubo they're classmates. Apart from that, the main difference is that Ichizu is a bit more sexually forward in her teasing. That said, it's not really ecchi because she gets flustered before anything ever happens.

If you liked Nisekoi add

...then you might like Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy add

Both of these shows use the same romcom formula: the childhood friend has to win if every heroine is somehow the protagonist's childhood friend. Every heroine you meet in either show knew the protagonist somehow as a child, leaving no other choice. However, while Nisekoi does this seriously, Osamake is a satirical take on this plot. In Nisekoi the winning childhood friend is a mystery that must be solved. In Osamake, it is a gag.

If you liked Masamune-kun no Revenge add

...then you might like Kanojo, Okarishimasu add

Apart from the similar romantic tropes and fake relationships and stuff that make these 2 manga similar, the real similarity I find is in the characters. Specifically, they both start with not the most likeable characters. Why am I starting with that as the selling point? Because although they both have main characters that are not the most likeable, the characters still have their redeeming qualities. That said, the true beauty of both of these stories is the way they take these problematic characters, and in the midst of the drama, romance, and even the cringe, you see these characters grow up, mature, and make realistic improvements. You can't help but root for the main characters, despite them not being initially very likeable. You want to see them better themselves, because that's what life is like. It's not the cliche "Realistic is better," but rather that realistic character development in these manga allows the cliche story tropes and drama take on fresh looks and draw you in so much more. So yeah, if you read one of these manga, and you enjoyed the character growth by the end, the other manga will deliver in the same way. If you read one and thought the characters were insufferable, then you'll probably feel the same way again with the other manga.

If you liked Steins;Gate Movie: Fuka Ryouiki no Déjà vu add

...then you might like Seishun Buta Yarou wa Yumemiru Shoujo no Yume wo Minai add

*Note* Both movies require prior knowledge of their respective shows. That said, if you enjoyed both of these shows and either want more, or you've seen one of these movies and not the other, then I highly recommend watching these movies. Both are decent quality objectively, and if you enjoyed the anime, then subjectively they're high quality for enjoyment purposes. They have a similar feel and flow to them. In the end, I walked away from each movie feeling satisfied and with the proper amount of feels and closure from a movie sequel.

If you liked Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo add

...then you might like Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! add

Sakuarasou is the story of a group of misfit adolescents learning together how to pursue their passions and deal with the responsibilities of talent, hard work, and sometimes how to just enjoy their youth. Similarly, Chuunibyou shows a story of adolescents struggling to deal with the pressures and the pain that reality and growing up offer. Is it important to be like everyone else in society? Or is it okay to hold on to fantasy and an enchanted reality? It's a story of how we each cope with life differently. Both of these stories portray their respective aspects of life and growing up in unique and delicately profound ways, leaving the viewer with a lot of thoughts, feels, hope, an joy in the end.

If you liked No Game No Life add

...then you might like Shokugeki no Souma add

Both Shokugeki and No Game No Life are shows about main characters seeking to reach the top of a hierarchy. In NGNL, the sibling pair challenge other races for domination, seeking the ability to challenge the god of their world to a game for control of the world. In Shokugeki, Yukihira seeks to reach the top spot in Totsuki Culinary School to prove that he is the best cook. While the shows have distinct dynamics and humor, they both share a balance of action, ecchi, and story development with a plethora of characters.

If you liked Log Horizon add

...then you might like Overlord add

I think the popular response to Log Horizon is to call it similar to SAO. However, I think there is a deeper similarity between Log Horizon and Overlord. Both put more of an emphasis on the actual videogame mechanics of the world around them, at least from the perspective of the protagonists. Likewise, both are not as concerned with finding an escape from the videogame worlds; rather, they seek ways to thrive within those worlds. I have only seen S1 of Overlord, so I can't speak for the rest of it, but if you enjoyed either S1 of Overlord or Log Horizon, then the other is a good show to watch for a similar vibe.

If you liked Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai add

...then you might like 3D Kanojo: Real Girl 2nd Season add

While season 1 of 3D Kanojo is merely okay, it is necessary to watch before season 2. That said, both 3D Kanojo and Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai are stories about an unlikely young couple who know that they can only be together for a short time. S2 of 3D Kanojo matches this movie in terms of demonstrating just how two people can show each other love and the ways its really changes a person's world. Both are very bittersweet, yet with extremely satisfying conclusions.

If you liked Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova add

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

While not technically a mecha show, Arpeggio of Blue Steel has a similar sort of premise to Darling in the FranXX. A short and sweet story, Arpeggio is about a futuristic world in which climate change has isolated mankind. A mysterious navy of anthropomorphic avatars keeps mankind blockaded from the seas. Only one of these anthropomorphic ships sides with humanity, giving them a chance to fight back and be free. Obviously there is some parallel here to Zero-Two, who being half Klaxosaur gives humanity a chance in there own similar plight in Darling.

If you liked Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen add

...then you might like Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita. add

Like Kaguya-sama, the characters of Science Fell in Love are hopeless romantics who find themselves in the most ridiculous situations trying to get into a relationship. With fun, lovable side characters alongside them, they have the unique chemistry that only two scientific geniuses experiencing love for the first time can have. Science Fell in Love is a perfect follow-up for fans of Kaguya-sama. It is set in college, unlike Kaguya-sama, but the mood throughout the show remains the same.

If you liked Steins;Gate add

...then you might like Charlotte add

Recently rewatched Charlotte, and while it won't live up to the hype of Steins;Gate, it is a short show that may help fill the void of being done with Steins;gate. Full of plot twists, suspense, sci-fi, and similar character development, Charlotte is almost like a mini-Steins;Gate.

If you liked Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood add

...then you might like Youjo Senki add

If you enjoyed the military aspect of Youjo Senki, then you may also enjoy FMA:B. One of the greatest anime of all time, this show is also set in a WWII, Germany-like nation at war. While FMA:B has a lot more depth to it than purely military, I think it's safe to say that you won't be disappointed by what you get.

If you liked Kimi no Na wa. add

...then you might like Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai add

A story that is just as beautiful and even more compelling characters. If you watched Kimi no Na wa, and it was something you enjoyed, then Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai is the perfect movie to follow up. Drama, romance, a beautiful soundtrack, plot twists, it's all here waiting for you.

If you liked Steins;Gate add

...then you might like Boku dake ga Inai Machi add

If you loved the time travel aspect OR the characters of Steins;Gate, Erased should be your next stop. A short anime that features both time travel and lovable characters, it is almost able to match the intensity and depth of Steins;Gate even as it spends most of the story focused on elementary school children.

If you liked Kore wa Zombie desu ka? add

...then you might like Zombieland Saga add

Believe it or not, the similarity between these shows has almost nothing to do with their zombie aspect. Rather, both shows feature the same balance between a compelling story, strong character development, and comedy gold. It is a rare thing for a show to both have the ability to make you laugh your head off and pull at your heartstrings.

If you liked 5-toubun no Hanayome add

...then you might like Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai add

Like Quintessential Quintuplets, We Never Learn is a harem romantic comedy that starts out about a student tutoring his classmates. All of the characters are lovable and have their own unique quirks, like the quintuplet sisters. If Quintuplets left you wanting more harem drama, or compelling character development, or perhaps just a good old fashioned ecchi rom-com, then We Never Learn is the show to watch next.

If you liked Sword Art Online add

...then you might like No Game No Life add

Beginner anime fans who watch Sword Art Online due to its popularity and enjoy the videogame aspects of the show will love No Game No Life. The show is likewise set in a videogame-like world, except this time, everything in the world is decided through games. The main characters (brother and sister) are an entertaining dynamic duo who take on impossible challenges, striving to beat the very world they stumbled into in the ultimate game.

If you liked Toradora! add

...then you might like Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo add

A slice of life, romantic comedy with characters just as compelling as Toradora's. While Sakurasou does not feature a tsundere, it does have the same heartwarming depth to its story, and is even more relatable at times.