If you liked
Natsume Yuujinchou
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...then you might like
3-gatsu no Lion
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Both shows are led by a protaganist with an emotionally driven plotline following their path from a traumatized youth to an individual who learns the value in depending on others. Their struggles are accompanied and developed through heartwarming side characters. Natsume is more "Story of the week" centric with each episode delivering an emtionally heavy message through its supernatural themed lens, while Lion takes an approach more delved into the harsh reality of the real world, through the eyes of a professional shogi player. Both deliver this same message with thought provoking dialogue and imagery that is meant to leave the viewers deeply attached to the protagonists.
If you liked
Given
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...then you might like
Sasaki to Miyano
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Wholesome romance between the lead guys themed around animation that instills a soft atmosphere. Not a lot of drama happens in Sasaki to Miyano, where as Given is driven more in emotional themes, but a gentle romance is at the center in both of these shows.