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If you liked Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai add

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

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl draws inspiration from the shock scenario of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. Although Seishun requires a 13 ep season leading up to the movie, the payoff is so much better.

If you liked Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso add

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

Same premise of terminal illness and ensuing relationship development between MC and patient. Your Lie in April hits all the same notes (pun intended) as I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, but better.

If you liked Fukakai na Boku no Subete wo add

...then you might like Kanojo ni Naritai Kimi to Boku add

Manga that do well at exploring dysphoria. Fukaki (enby lead) is more moe while Kanojo (MtF lead) is your typical high school romance setting.

If you liked Toradora! add

...then you might like Kokoro Connect add

Both have groups of five friends with the same gender makeup, leading to almost parallel dynamics. We get a love pentagram of sorts in each show, so both remain undoubtedly interesting. Kokoro throws in a bit of tasteful supernatural to augment the otherwise standard slice-of-life rom-com experience of Toradora.

If you liked Kill la Kill add

...then you might like Promare add

High octane action that kicks off right from the start of the anime. Although the narratives of each of the two aren't anything special, the stylized action and over-the-top everything is sure to deliver any viewer a thrilling adrenaline rush.

If you liked Byousoku 5 Centimeter add

...then you might like Kotonoha no Niwa add

Waiting for fate can be cruel. But as each of these movies beautifully portray, there is pleasure to be derived in this waiting.

If you liked Monogatari Series: Second Season add

...then you might like Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai add

I can't recommend both of these series enough. Our main characters go around solving the various anomalies in their towns. Koyomi, Sakuta, and Kaiki are all inspiring human beings. And no joke, the tropes of Bunny Girl Senpai as the quantum mechanics and Monogatari as the philosophy courses of anime are deadly accurate. Your world view will be shifted by these shows, and for anyone looking to stimulate their brain, both are fantastic watches.

If you liked Kumo no Mukou, Yakusoku no Basho add

...then you might like Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. add

A group of long estranged childhood friends reunite and rediscover their old dreams. Relationships are tested, old feelings resurface, and the fragility of futures that were imagined together

If you liked Kumo no Mukou, Yakusoku no Basho add

...then you might like Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo add

The tonality provided by Makoto Shinkai's art direction in these two films makes avoiding the connection between the two impossible. Kumo no Mukou is a full length film that tackles the theme of dreams dampened by the passing of time. Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo, while having a more positive outlook on separation by the never-dying hope of the characters, depicts a much more cynical reality as a result of such distance.

If you liked Hoshi no Koe add

...then you might like Shelter (Music) add

Each of the main characters has been separated from their loved one. In both Shelter and Voices of a Distant Star, the protagonists are driven by the hope of reuniting once again. Makoto Shinkai does not disappoint in their first film, and Shelter is well worth your time as it’s only around 10 minutes long.

If you liked Bakemonogatari add

...then you might like Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai add

Both shows are driven by the riveting dialogue between the characters. They each offer lifelong wisdom to the attentive viewer, so I would highly recommend both to an watcher looking for a series that inspires contemplation. I would personally start with Bunny Girl Senpai, as it is a bit more approachable. If you find yourself liking this series, then you will undoubtedly enjoy Bakemonogatari as well.

If you liked Byousoku 5 Centimeter add

...then you might like Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. add

Whenever "One more time, one more chance" comes on, its my own cast of Anohana that appears on the other side of the tracks. Both series have moved me forever, and I would strongly recommend each of them to anyone who is looking to shed a few tears from the soul.

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

...then you might like Kimi no Na wa. add

If you're coming from Kimi no Na wa, watch the original Stein;Gate series first! While watching the Steins;Gate Movie, I couldn't help but notice the striking parallels between it, and the ending of Kimi no Na wa. Kimi no Na wa captures the best parts of the relationship between Okabe and Krisu and twists it into a fresh and exciting movie set in our down-to-earth present day. Both movies are definitely worth the emotional payoff, and will leave you thinking for a long time.

If you liked Steins;Gate add

...then you might like Kimi no Na wa. add

Steins;Gate is a 24 episode series while Kimi no Na wa is a movie, and so the common plot point of time travel is fleshed out a lot more in Steins;Gate. However, it is the relationships between the main characters across both titles that create the strong emotions that keep people coming back to these two titles.

If you liked Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. add

...then you might like Kokoro Connect add

Same development and eventual romance between a group of friends. A tinge of supernatural always keeps the series interesting, with the supernatural novelty eventually taking backseat to the deep character relationships in Kokoro. Anohana and Kokoro both share the story of a group of five friends dealing with supernatural events and their own feelings for each other.

If you liked Byousoku 5 Centimeter add

...then you might like Kimi no Na wa. add

If you cried in Kimi no Na wa and are looking to again, look no further than Byousoku 5 Centimeter. Both are directed by Makoto Shinkai, with 5 Centimeter as their first breakout movie. It is the spiritual predecessor to Your Name, addressing the similar themes of separation and searching. The bittersweet feels in each are second to none, and I highly encourage exploring all of the films of this world-class director.

If you liked Kono Bijutsu-bu ni wa Mondai ga Aru! add

...then you might like Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen add

Two light-hearted animes that take place in short, segmented episodes. Despite the lack of an overarching plot, both shows cultivate a deep connection with the characters as the season progresses. Similar dynamic of just barely not-dating between the protagonists. Also is set in a school club with other members. Same hilarious situations, interactions, and misunderstandings in both. If you laughed at all in Art Club, then you will laugh in Love is War.