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If you liked Genshiken add

...then you might like Shirobako add

Adult characters with a focus on the anime industry and otaku subculture. They're both pretty unique in a medium that is all very much the same stuff over and over, so do enjoy.

If you liked Oyasumi Punpun add

...then you might like Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction add

"Dead Dead Demon's Dedededestruction" (or DDDD for brevity's sake) is Asano Inio's latest project. If you enjoyed Oyasumi Punpun or any of his other works, you're sure to find plenty of the same realistic characterisation and beautiful artwork in DDDD. It's looking like it might be a little more light-hearted than Asano's other works, though, but it's hard to say for sure with only two chapters released at the moment.

If you liked K-On!! add

...then you might like Aikatsu! add

Cute, light-hearted fun devoid of the usual otaku pandering common in anime today. The characters are treated with respect and are not rampantly sexualised. You will not enjoy either of these if you want the complex or the serious, but if you can enjoy a girl's show, they are two of the very best.

If you liked Blame! add

...then you might like Biomega add

Both are dystopian sci-fi manga with minimalistic dialogue, created by Tsutomu Nihei. If you ever feel like being awed by the best artwork in the medium, then check these out. They also have the best panelling that I have seen from any manga. It looks and feels like an action movie. Just be prepared for the despair and depression contained in the story.

If you liked Mugen no Juunin add

...then you might like Kozure Ookami add

Dark samurai manga focusing on assassins with a child to protect. The tone is eerily similar, though Blade of the Immortal involves more romance. Both are also incredibly long (and wordy) so do be prepared before digging in.

If you liked Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou add

...then you might like Kabu no Isaki add

Both are brilliant manga from the slice-of-life genius Hitoshi Ashinano. Much like Aria or Kino's Journey, the story is not the focus - the setting is. They are built entirely upon atmosphere. Give 'em a read on a quiet morning or a rainy day and you will surely be pulled into their world.

If you liked Hachimitsu to Clover add

...then you might like White Album 2 add

Surprisingly mature takes on the concept of growing up and finding your place in the world. Both feature thoughtful, introspective dialogue and use the soundtrack not as an accessory, but as the main weapon in conveying the mood and emotional value of each scene. Keep in mind that you do not need to watch the first White Album before jumping into White Album 2. They are separate stories.

If you liked H2 add

...then you might like Mix add

If you are a fan of Adachi Mitsuru or even sports manga in general, both of these are a no-brainer. Both H2 and Mix focus on the friendship and rivalry between two talented baseball players, while using the sport aspect not as the main appeal, but instead as a catalyst for developing the romance sub-plots. There's a certain relaxing charm to Adachi's manga that you won't find elsewhere. He also has a... let's say, "quirky" sense of humour.

If you liked Touch add

...then you might like Cross Game add

Coming from the same author, it is no surprise that the two carry striking similarities. I would say that Cross Game is the more polished of the two while Touch is the more emotional. Even if you have no interest in baseball or sports, both of these are a must watch. Adachi Mitsuru is a master of the slice-of-life and romance genres, and these two titles show just why that is.

If you liked Homunculus add

...then you might like Gogo Monster add

Pretty much the same story. Both contain similar themes of escapism, hallucination, and isolation while using surrealistic imagery to immerse the reader. They never explicitly state whether the story is supernatural or psychological in nature, instead exploring both in equal detail. The main difference here is that Gogo Monster is a coming of age story with child characters, whereas Homunculus is a story that focuses on predominately adult characters and consequently, more mature themes.

If you liked Versailles no Bara add

...then you might like Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu add

Though the content is significantly different (a space opera as opposed to a story on the French Revolution), the presentation and themes are very much similar. Political corruption—especially within the aristocracy—is a major theme in both titles. Both sides of the conflict are never portrayed as being intrinsically good or bad: there are only circumstances. Some parallels also exist within the characters; for example the relationship between Oscar and Andre resembling that of Reinhard and Kircheis.

If you liked Mushishi add

...then you might like Master Keaton add

Ginko and Keaton both solve issues effectively in their day-to-day activities, while maintaining a carefree appearance that always manages to surprise strangers when their expertise and abilities come to light. The episodes themselves are highly varied both in substance and tone, ensuring that the viewer will never become bored while watching. Mushishi is a supernatural series while Master Keaton is very much rooted in our modern-day reality, but it's very hard not to find that the two are evocative of the same feeling and the same style.

If you liked K-On! add

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

Very lighthearted and focused on comedy, with vibrant and heavily stylized artwork. The addition of a male protagonist gives Chuunibyou a slightly different feel, however, but fans of K-ON will find plenty to enjoy here.

If you liked Hametsu no Mars add

...then you might like Soujuu Senshi Psychic Wars add

Hilarious trainwrecks and two of the worst anime ever created. You don't get much worse than this, nor will you find something that's more fun to laugh at.

If you liked Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen add

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

Similar stories focusing on two Ronin with tragic pasts that end up becoming attached to a character and fighting for their sake, despite their initial reluctance and lack of empathy. Tsuiokuhen is much darker in style and substance than Sword of the Stranger although both retain a serious tone. Beautiful soundtracks in both titles also create much of the immersion and emotional value of the experience. It wouldn't be unlikely for somebody to cry during the endings of these titles.

If you liked Cardcaptor Sakura add

...then you might like Smile Precure! add

Lighthearted and highly popular mahou shoujo series that fans of both series will easily enjoy. It should be noted that Precure is focused more on a group of girls with magical powers rather than just one like in Cardcaptor Sakura. While occasionally dramatic, both shows are a lot of fun to watch and will have you laughing and falling in love with the characters all the while. Just don't be expecting any themes of love from Smile.

If you liked Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World add

...then you might like Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita add

Both are very surreal in their setting and presentation. They feel much the same in terms of mood and atmosphere, although Jinrui is primarily a satirical comedy while Kino's Journey is more about the slice of life aspect. If you like witty humor and want to become lost in a strange world, both of these are a great pick.

If you liked Hametsu no Mars add

...then you might like Tenkuu Danzai Skelter+Heaven add

The two worst anime ever created, directed by the Ed Wood of anime. Both of them are absolutely hilarious to watch and will have you burst out laughing from scene to scene. This is the pinnacle of "so bad, it's good."

If you liked Oyasumi Punpun add

...then you might like Onanie Master Kurosawa add

Both are beautiful coming-of-age stories that deal with two young males and their trials and issues in life. Both also deal with the same mature themes such as depression, sexual corruption, and loss of innocence. They also contain cynical and sometimes surreal humor along with a story that gradually becomes more dark and emotional as it progresses.

If you liked Berserk add

...then you might like Vagabond add

Both focus on an antihero of sorts with extreme proficiency in slicing dudes. Beautiful artwork, complex and mature themes, and a (while not yet present in Vagabond) hostile rivalry between the two main characters. Berserk is set in a high-fantasy setting while Vagabond is set in medieval Japan and on historical events.

If you liked Clannad add

...then you might like Hyouka add

Oreki may as well be Tomoya and vice versa. They have the same seiyuu and behave and think in largely the same manner. The main heroine in both shows is also there to serve as a foil and contrast for the protagonist and the style and tone of the two anime is very much similar. While Clannad is much more serious and dramatic than Hyouka is, there's something for fans of either show to enjoy here.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Shoujo Kakumei Utena add

Massive amounts of symbolism, character analysis, and psychological issues. While Utena is a lot more lighthearted and silly at times, the serious moments rival some of the darker moments of Evangelion and have the same pervasive atmosphere. They're both a thinking man's anime and something that absolutely everybody should watch, unless a symbolical focus makes you uncomfortable. You'll have to read through the lines and see the big picture in both of them.

If you liked Azumanga Daiou The Animation add

...then you might like K-On!! add

K-ON!! is an anime that clearly takes a lot of inspiration from Azumanga Daioh and resemble eachother in a lot of ways. While Azumanga is a lot more silly and K-ON is a lot more realistic, there's lots for fans of either series to enjoy. Fun, lighthearted slice of life with plenty of hilarious comedy between the characters.

If you liked Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann add

...then you might like Guilty Crown add

While TTGL is much more focused on the actual mecha aspects whereas in Guilty Crown it's just a periphery element, the storytelling has some some similarities. Both main characters, Simon and Shu, go through a crazy amount of hardships and losses especially with those close to them. They each have a role model that they look up to and want to eventually become, and both characters go through a significant amount of character development, changing from weak-willed little boys to mature and respectable adults. There's many similarities too in terms of character relationships and plot events, but giving away any of that would lead to massive spoilers. Definitely give both of these a shot.

If you liked Higurashi no Naku Koro ni add

...then you might like ChäoS;HEAd add

Both are creepy, feature cute murdering girls, and have a lot of unexpected events. Both have the same feel.

If you liked NHK ni Youkoso! add

...then you might like ChäoS;HEAd add

Both main characters are similar to eachother, as they both live a hikkikomori and otaku lifestyle and suffer from paranoia and delusions. Both have the same craziness.