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If you liked Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen add

...then you might like Spy x Family add

Both are some of the best animanga series out there (in my opinion) and are extremely similar in countless ways. If you like one, you'll undoubtedly love the other, I promise. Firstly, their casts are extremely similar in vibe and design. Twilight (Loid) is basically Shirogane as an overpowered perfectionist spy and Yor is basically the less cold, assassin version of Kaguya. Twilight is just as hard-working and tired as Shirogane and Yor is just as innocent and double-natured as her respective counterpart. Anya is basically Chika, but as a mind-reading child. Both serve as comedic relief and as foils for the two main characters. Heck, even Ishigami is also kind of similar to Yuri as well. Secondly, both are absolutely hilarious and very unique in concept. Both shows feature a main "couple" that can't absolutely reveal the truth (feelings/identity respectively) to their love-interest. Love is War focuses a bit more on comedy, while Spy x Family has a more dark tone to it. Both are really well-written in every aspect really and never miss with their comedy. I could really go on all day, but, I think it becomes quite obvious once you see it for yourself. Overall, as Love is War is nearing to its end, Spy x Family really feels like its spiritual successor in both quality and concept, all while remaining incredibly unique. Both are must-reads (and/or must-watches, of course) in my opinion.

If you liked Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu. add

...then you might like Aharen-san wa Hakarenai add

Both shows are extremely wholesome comedies that star a shy loner girl with a visible communication problems and a nice, but ordinary boy who becomes her first friend. The female MCs each slowly opens up their worlds after befriending the respective male MC, quickly becoming inseparable. They both tend to occasionally hint to romance between the two main characters, without fully committing to it yet (both series, especially Komi-san, develop the romance more-so in the latter half of their respective manga).

If you liked Horimiya add

...then you might like Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru add

Both shows are great wholesome rom-coms that show a shy loner and a popular girl slowly falling in love as they both start getting close (and eventually influenced) by the other. My Dress-Up Darling has a more traditional pacing and has a lot of great fan service, while Horimiya instead focuses on character development and is really fast-paced (in a good way overall). Both are some of the best shows the genre have to offer in my opinion and are very similar quality wise.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni add

...then you might like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari add

Both high-budget movies serve as the finale to extremely dark, genre-altering subversive anime original shows. Thematically these movies are very similar, however, End of Evangelion and Rebellion end up in similar yet opposite places. Without going into spoiler territory, these movies are about loving your self essentially, but in Rebellion, the characters don't reach this conclusion and you get to see the consequences, as if Shinji was the perpetrator of the events that take place in The End of Evangelion. They both are deeply complex and have confusing plot lines that converge to a major mind-blowing climax to twist everything previously established by its predecessor, combined with dazzling experimental visuals in an apocalyptic thriller. They also completely rewrite the original ending of their predecessor all while displaying great action sequences and philosophical yet chaotic plot twists.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

Both are surprisingly super dark psychological, apocalyptic anime original shows with lots of psychedelic imagery and mind-breaking plot-twists. Madoka Magica is clearly inspired by Evangelion in some light. They both tell the story of young teens that must suddenly risk their lives to save the world against weird overpowered creatures that share an unknown link to humans. Both shows essentially start off in a more light-hearted fashion (more-so Madoka Magica than Evangelion) and follow the common tropes of their generic genres. Soon enough, the show abruptly subverts your expectations by applying dark themes, shocking plot twists and realistic emotional development to a genre that is otherwise incredibly trope-heavy and generic. As you watch these shows, you are simply left in awe as there is clearly no possible happy ending in sight. These shows completely revolutionized the Mecha and Magical Girl genres respectively for this reason.

If you liked Nisekoi add

...then you might like Kanojo, Okarishimasu add

Both are extremely similar. Each harem comprises of a beautiful tsundere girl who the MC must pretend to be dating (Chitoge and Chizuru), a cute clingy girl that the MC doesn’t have feelings for (Marika and Ruka) and a shy innocent girl that is hard to dislike (Kosaki and Sumi). Each of these girls all share something in common. In Nisekoi, which has a high school setting, they’re all long lost childhood friends of the MC and each have a mysterious pendant. In Rent-a-Girlfriend, which has a college setting, each girl is a rental girlfriend, who the MC goes on dates with at times. Both stories essentially tell the tale of a fake couple eventually becoming a real one in a bloated 200+ chapter journey that could’ve ended way sooner if the characters were honest with their feelings and the managaka didn’t feel like milking their series. Both series also have characters who try to foil the fake relationship in an attempt to expose it in Mami and Claude, who have previous ties to one of the main characters in one way or another. While both are pretty good, I’d say Nisekoi is a bit better overall due to the MC being less of a beta male.

If you liked Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works add

...then you might like Shaman King (2021) add

The concept of shamans strongly resembles that of masters. Both involve the use of ghost-like entities (spirits and servants) to fight each other. Both series also involve the practice of similar rituals (the Shaman Fight and the Holy Grail War), where these special people fight each other to win the tournament, which each grant a grand prize (the Great Spirit and the Holy Grail).

If you liked JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders add

...then you might like Shaman King (2021) add

The concept of shamans strongly resembles that of Stand users. Both involve the use of ghost-like entities (spirits and stands) to fight each other. The fighting styles also resemble each other. It is evident that Shaman King was inspired from JoJo.

If you liked Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song add

...then you might like Takt Op. Destiny add

Vivy is basically a far superior version of Takt Op. Destiny, but both Sci-Fi shows essentially focus on a dystopian world where aliens/robots are respectively slowly taking over the world and the main cast has to stop them with the power of music.

If you liked Charlotte add

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

Both shows are very similar, they both involve a form of adolescence syndrome (which causes supernatural events to happen to a teenagers) where the main character has to go solve different cases. Both have a lot of drama with a romantic subplot, but the syndromes are treated a bit differently. In Bunny Girl Senpai, they are manifestations of the psychological struggles of puberty, while in Charlotte they actor more like powers caused by a disease.

If you liked Horimiya add

...then you might like Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu. add

Both shows have shy introverted main characters who have difficulties with socializing, albeit one case being more extreme than the other, who first meet a person of the opposite sex in their class who opens up their whole world in a very wholesome way. While both shows are slice of life school romantic comedies, Horimiya focuses a bit on on the romance and the cast while Komi-san Can't Communicate focuses on Komi's character development and her goal.

If you liked Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu add

...then you might like Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu. add

Both shows feature an extremely shy main character who slowly makes more friends with the goal to befriend 100 people and the whole class respectfully. Both shows are very innocent and wholesome.

If you liked Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo add

...then you might like Bokutachi no Remake add

Both shows feature a MC who is suddenly placed in a dorm with 3-4 other students and how he adjust to his new dorm/school life with these roommates. While these may not be the main focus of these shows, especially in "Remake our Life!", this trope is still heavily prevalent and adds to the enjoyment of the show. Both of these shows also take place in a school setting, whether it's in high school or college.

If you liked ReLIFE add

...then you might like Bokutachi no Remake add

Both shows are about a man in his mid-to-late 20s getting a second chance at life who has, up to this point, led a fairly disappointing adulthood and has failed to maintain a stable job getting a second chance at life and being able to re-experience their school life, whether it is high school or college respectively.

If you liked Hataraku Maou-sama! add

...then you might like Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon add

Both shows are good reverse isekai comedies that feature evil monsters from other realms being transported and trapped in the human world and, after deciding to coexist with humans and integrate themselves into society one way or another, they are followed by fellow monsters who also decide to join and integrate the human world and its society. Both shows focus on the ridiculousness of overpowered monsters trying to fit into human society that they have limited knowledge on, heavily featuring the theme of workplace as well as some other recurring gags.

If you liked Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. add

...then you might like Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e add

Both series have a protagonist who appears completely disinterested in everything with average intelligence and poor social skills, but who is actually highly skilled in a variety of fields and has amazing understanding for the essence of situations he finds himself in. A female protagonist who is cold and maintains distance from people achieving an unapproachable feel to herself. She has poor social skills, but above average intelligence and beauty to match her academic skills. Both anime have the same groups of students interacting with each other, the popular kids, the athletic kids, the smart kids. And of course our protagonists do not fit in any because of their unique personalities. Both represent school life where there's a hierarchy depending on which class you're in.

If you liked Masamune-kun no Revenge add

...then you might like Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy add

Osamake is reminiscent of what a worst version of Masamune-kun's Revenge would look like. Both shows' harem girls are well-designed aesthetically at the very least and make the show interesting, even if most of them are quite dumb characters in retrospect, Both shows feature a harem where the main love interest(s) and the MC try to get revenge on the other by betraying their feelings of love and making the other fall for them just to reject them afterwards because of a stupid plot point/misunderstanding. Both shows get very cringe-worthy because of an arc. In the case of Osamake, it is because of the first arc, while in Masamune-kun's revenge, it is because of the final arc. After these events that turn the show into a dumpster fire, the show just take a nose dive and becomes worst. despite the cringe, the shows are still amusing in their own way. Unlike Osamake, I think the manga of Masamune-kun's Revenge is probably worth reading anyway as it looks pretty good if you disregard the [LIGHT SPOILER] incredibly annoying Masamune imposter that ruins everything good that the story had going for it.

If you liked Beastars 2nd Season add

...then you might like Odd Taxi add

Both are unique psychological mystery anime where the cast consists humanoid animals and the main character is an innocent loner who gets suddenly involved in a lot of things to deal with,

If you liked Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! add

...then you might like Sentouin, Hakenshimasu! add

Both light novels were wrote by the same person, so the concept, humour and gags are extremely similar. Many characters share the same tropes with a few twists and the humour is top notch. Both protaonists are not like your typical shonen protagonist: they fight dirty and don't play the book in addition of being massive confident perverts who aren't afraid to hide their lust, despite having a hidden soft side. If you love KonoSuba, you will love Combatants Will Be Dispatched, even if it is not as good.

If you liked Nisekoi add

...then you might like Kanojo, Okarishimasu add

Both shows revolve around a lovesick boy/man who ends up in a harem after being forced to fake being in a relationship with a girl way out of his league. Both can't really stand each other at first, but, through this fake love, both pairs respectively get closer to one another and, eventually the tsundere girl/woman slowly grow attached to their fake lover and the boy/man will slowly fall out of love with his crush and develop a new crush with their fake lover, making the harem plot interesting.

If you liked ReLIFE add

...then you might like Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. add

Without going into major spoiler territory, both stories mislead the audience by initially revolving its plot around an adult man who's unhappy in life who gets into some sort of taboo relationship with a high school girl, who we later learn is struggling to find happiness in life as well. Both shows take a good turn and end up not being so taboo after all, and both pairs respectively help each other set their life back on track, especially mentally and romantically. Both shows, while appearing taboo, are surprisingly wholesome and inspiring.

If you liked Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san add

...then you might like Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san add

Both shows revolve around a popular girl teasing a looser as they slowly fall in love in a surprisingly cute way, although Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro is a less innocent show and has more sexual innuendos and the main girl is much more sadistic.

If you liked Ouran Koukou Host Club add

...then you might like Bishounen Tanteidan add

Both anime revolve around pretty teen schoolboys with too much money and time on their hands who form a secret wealthy club to indulging in many fun activities for their own pleasure, whether it's pleasing girls while acting as butlers or helping people by being a detective respectively. Pretty Boy Detective Club seems to take inspiration from Ouran High School Host Club.

If you liked Kokoro Connect add

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

Both shows are very similar, as they both involve a form of adolescence syndrome (which causes supernatural events to happen to a group of teenagers) and a lot of drama, with a bit of romance on the side.

If you liked Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch add

...then you might like 86 add

Both are Sci-Fi anime that heavily focus on the themes of empires, domination, segregation and revolution during times of war. 86 appears to be inspired by Code Geass.

If you liked Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

...then you might like Wonder Egg Priority add

Both shows look innocent at first glance, but have incredibly dark and dark topics and have amazing plot twists. These shows touch on rarely explored themes and completely surpass expectations. Both shows have similar plots and have a magical girl-esque aspect to them.

If you liked Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 add

...then you might like Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season add

In addition of both main protagonists share a lot of similarities and have similar character developments, both shows are amongst the best the Battle Shonen have to offer. Attack on Titan has some of the best writing in Anime and Code Geass probably has the best ending in Anime history.

If you liked Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. add

...then you might like Horimiya add

Both are amazing high-school slice of life rom-coms that have great characters and that present similar, yet unique themes.

If you liked Kimetsu no Yaiba add

...then you might like Jujutsu Kaisen add

Both are really popular shows that are easy to get into and that successfully integrate a lot of Japanese culture. Both have amazing animation and are beautiful to watch.

If you liked One Punch Man add

...then you might like Mob Psycho 100 add

If you liked one of these shows, you will love the other. There are many OPM references in Mob Psycho 100 as well. Both shows are very unique and entertaining to watch. Highly recommend these two shows to any anime fan.