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If you liked Hotaru no Haka add

...then you might like Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni add

Both films explore a distinctly Japanese perspective on WW2 through the civilians living through it. While Hotarubi explores the tragedy of war as 2 children are left to fend for themselves, due to the scarcity of resources, Kono Sekai takes a decidedly more lighthearted feel as we watch how the war brings people together in the face of tragic events.

If you liked Baccano! add

...then you might like Kekkai Sensen add

Both series follow a colourful cast of characters and their strange adventures in the bustling New York setting. There's some supernatural elements to both series with characters operating in the shadows. In Baccano! this is due to most characters being criminals whereas in Kekkai Sensen, the characters are part of a secret vampire hunting organization. Kekkai has more of a comedic action genre whereas Baccano! has more mystery and intrigue however.

If you liked Shirobako add

...then you might like Gi(a)rlish Number add

If Shirobako is an earnest series looking to educate the public on the inner workings of an animation studio, Gi(a)rlish Number is a more cynical look on all issues that can occur during the making of an anime. Gi(a)rlish Number is mostly told from the perspective of anime voice actors however. There is some overlap as they both explore production issues and problems with lazy or incompetent staff. However, Gi(a)rlish leans into this element more heavily to create a rather fascinating yet hilarious series.

If you liked Gankutsuou add

...then you might like Romeo x Juliet add

Both series are reimaginings of classic literature by Studio Gonzo. They are both tragedies, with a setting reminiscent of the early modern era in Europe. As a result they both share a chivalrous tone due to the attitudes of the aristocratic characters.

If you liked Seirei no Moribito add

...then you might like Kimetsu no Yaiba add

Both series share a dark oriental mystical setting; Moribito being in a ancient Asian inspired territory and Kimetsu set in 19th century Japan. They both follow a character acting as a guardian for a child they share a deep bond with. They're both adventure fantasies with some really awesome action and magic, though Moribito's action scenes are more realistic; mostly focusing on weapons based martial arts whereas as Kimetsu uses a mixture of martial arts and magic.

If you liked Seirei no Moribito add

...then you might like Stranger: Mukou Hadan add

Both series follow a guardian protecting a young lad who is being pursued for some mysterious reasons. The guardians are both incredibly skilled warriors with a rather dark past which leads them to disdain conflict, only engaging in it as self defense. They both take place in a quasi realistic ancient oriental setting, with a similar tone. However, Moribito has more of a mystical element to it's story.

If you liked Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood add

...then you might like Kimetsu no Yaiba add

Both series follow 2 siblings after tragedy strikes, struggling to reassemble their lives. They both have a darker somewhat realistic tone to your typical shounen with fairly intelligent likable leads. One thing I find quite striking are these little moments of empathy the protagonists shares with their enemies due to their similarities with the protagonist's sibling. In both series, the elder brother works for a government like organization. As a result, they must travel all over the country as they look for the cure to return their siblings to how they once were.

If you liked Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! add

...then you might like Mahoujin Guruguru (2017) add

Really fun rpg parodies following a cynical protagonist's wacky antics in a game like world.

If you liked Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita add

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

Hilarious comedies featuring a cynical protagonist in a bright colourful fantasy world. They both share an absurd yet dark sense of humour. Though Konosuba critiques the isekai genre through its clever use of parody, Jinrui critiques the nature of humanity through its strange fairy creatures.

If you liked Majo no Takkyuubin add

...then you might like Flying Witch add

Both series are about a girl moving to a new town to further study magic and find their place in society. Both the film and series, follow Kiki and Makoto as they interact with the denizens of their new town, though Kiki's story is fundamentally a coming of age story while Flying Witch focuses on creating that soothing iyashikei atmosphere. Both are slice of life series with a down to earth magical system.

If you liked Trigun add

...then you might like Kekkai Sensen add

Both Trigun and Kekkai Sensen are adapted from Yasuhiro Nightow's manga of the same name. They're both episodic series with a similar comedic and visual style as such. They both share similar themes regarding connection and what it means to be a good person.

If you liked Cowboy Bebop add

...then you might like Space☆Dandy add

Remember Andy from episode 22 of Cowboy Bebop? Well imagine if Andy the cowboy, became Dandy the disco alien hunter and had his own show. As you'd imagine the show has a rather comedic wacky tone. It feels almost like an anime written by Douglas Adams, though it still retains some noir elements with flashbacks here and there regarding Dandy's mysterious past. Despite the tone shift, the series retains many similarities with Bebop and Watanabe's (the director's) other works such as the aforementioned noir elements, direction, playing around with different genres from episode to episode, the episodic series with a loose hierarchical plot, etc.

If you liked Cowboy Bebop add

...then you might like Trigun add

Cowboy bebop is an awesome sci fi action series with spaghetti western influences. It follows a group of bounty hunters trying catch a break in life whilst running away from their pasts. Trigun is an awesome spaghetti western action series with sci fi elements, following a man with a large bounty on his head trying to confront his past. They're very similar yet opposite series. Like 2 sides of the same coin. I'd definitely recommend watching both if you have the chance.

If you liked Versailles no Bara add

...then you might like Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu add

2 spectacular series rife with political intrigue, conspiracies and war. One thing I find incredible between both series is how important even minor characters become later in the series. They're both incredibly unpredictable yet each event occurs as the result of logical consequences to characters' actions. Though I think Ginga is more impressive in this regard, due to it being entirely fictional, it is still rather impressive how Versailles manages to pull off this unpredictable plot despite us all knowing the fate of many of the major characters.e.g King Louis and Antoinette. The main difference between these series is Ginga feels more focused on its thesis regarding the role of governance in a sci fi setting, however, Versailles has more of a focus on romance. I would say both are equally great. I would say every anime fan should watch these series at some point.

If you liked Flying Witch add

...then you might like Amanchu! add

If you're looking for a soothing iyashikei series about the small wonders of life, look no further than Amanchu! Amanchu! like Flying witch, follows some a young girl moving to a new town and coming to terms with life in this environment. Despite her anxieties, she gradually comes out of her shell and learns to appreciate her new life, through the friends she makes.