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If you liked Gintama add

...then you might like City Hunter add

While Gintama and City Hunter don't seem too similar at first glance, theres definately traits the two share that make each series enjoyable. First, both Gintama and City Hunter are action based. While Gintama involves elements of both Fantasy and Science Fiction due to its mixture of Feudal Japan-like Samurai elements and futuristic society, with the addition of aliens. City Hunter is a bit different as it has a more Hard-Boiled, Detective story, kind of setting. On another note, both original Mangas where serialized in Shonen Jump Magazine. Both Animes are paced similarly, as they both revolve around a "Jack of all Trades for Hire" kind of situation. Episodes of each series often feature a "character of the day" kind of plot with each protagonist's various clients and antagonists within each job. There is also a series of long-term plot focuses, such as more important antagonists and significant character development as the series progresses. The protagonist are also very similar, as they are both offering their services and skill for hire. They both come off as comedic characters that don't take much seriously, but can become serious, skilled, and influential at the drop of the hat. In other word, they both obfuscate stupidity very often, and it offers comedic relief for the action-based plots. Both also feature a tough, expressive, and outgoing female character in their main cast that also adds to both the action, and comic relief. While City Hunter is a bit dated, and definately shows in its 80's style and animation, it contains many aspects that make Gintama a very good Anime and definately worth a try if you enjoy it's pacing and large amount of comedy.

If you liked Bakuman. add

...then you might like Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun add

Both series feature a heavy emphasis on Mangaka (Manga Authors) and the aspects and processes required in the Manga industry. Both are very enjoyable for those who are curious about the process, or even wanting to create a Manga of their own (though, neither teach you how to do so, but shed light on how it works) Nozaki-Kun is a bit more Romance and Comedy based, but Bakuman has a good share of romance and comedy as well. Both have the protagonist working towards a love interest, and that aspect of the plot comes in to add a break form the focus on creating Manga. Bakuman is a much longer series, and does have a heavier Manga emphasis, but each series is very similar in their ballence of Romance and Comedy within each plot.

If you liked InuYasha add

...then you might like Akatsuki no Yona add

Both anime contain a good amount of action, yet also have a gentle feel that fans of the Shoujo genre can enjoy. These two series' are good for those who aren't a big fan of full-on Shonen plots with lengthy fight scenes, but still enjoy action in smaller doses. Same goes for those who enjoy some Romance, and even some Slice of Life, but don't want to watch something entirely dedicated to one of those genres. With everything considered; hese two series both have a good ballence of aspects that make Shoujo and Shounen Anime enjoyable. Each of which all blend together nicely as a whole. They also each follow a female protagonist who, while very kind and gentile, develops into a stronger character as the series progresses; in both physical and emotional traits. They also both feature a unique, likeable, supporting cast that have unique combat skills and fight to protect and assist the female protagonist. Each character is unique, and has a vivid backstory. Another large similarity is that they take place in an ancient Japan-like setting, with many fantasy elements. While Inuyasha definately is in Japan, Yona is in a world of fantasy that takes in many ancient Japanese, and Chinese, elements. Making it a fantasy setting with the feel of a periodical piece. The protagonists of each series are on long journeys to fulfill an ultimate goal, and various locations and settings are featured throughout each series. While Akatsuki no Yona is still airing, (as of 2015) and it's uncertain how long it will be, the pacing is a bit quicker than Inuyasha. If you felt the pacing of Inuyasha was a bit slow, you may enjoy Akatsuki no Yona more.

If you liked Junjou Romantica add

...then you might like Love Stage!! add

Both are very good Shonen Ai series that focus more on plot than sexualization of characters. People who don't like Yaoi or Shounen Ai may enjoy both Animes as they aren't too explicit, and just as enjoyable as any good romance series. Honestly, if this was not Shounen Ai, and the couples in each series where a girl and a boy. I would enjoy each series just the same! :3 Main characters are both naive college students, and can become very likeable as you watch each series. Both series also have supporting characters with their own relationships. This makes the series pacing more enjoyable as the focus isn't constantly on the main character and love interest. Animation quality is also very good for both, and opening and ending songs are very catchy. Cute animal mascots are also used in both. Both also involve the characters working in a specific industry (Literature for Junjou Romantica, and Enterainment for Love Stage!!) and that industry being a substantial part of each plot. Both Animes are pretty short, but those who enjoyed the Anime can follow the stories further in the mangas, as they are both quite long and still ongoing (as of January, 2015)