If you liked
FLCL
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...then you might like
Katte ni Kaizou
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Both are fast-paced absurd comedies with elements of sci-fi and parody that you might like if you want more of that kind of humor.
If you liked
Heppoko Jikken Animation Excel♥Saga
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...then you might like
Katte ni Kaizou
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Both share the same kind of raunchy random parody humor so I recommend them if you want something similar.
If you liked
Haibane Renmei
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...then you might like
Tasokare Hotel
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Both are representations of a sort of limbo about a place (Tasokare Hotel and Old Home) that hosts souls that are either dead or in the purgatory and the mystery that surrounds the inhabitants. The vibes are different but you might like the other series if you want a similar plot but with a different focus.
If you liked
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Bangaichi
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...then you might like
Hidamari Sketch: Sae Hiro Sotsugyou-hen
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Both are excellent conclusions to two of Shaft's most noticeable franchises which a great fan of the studio should watch.
If you liked
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
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...then you might like
Little Busters! Refrain
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Both are sequels to anime that are tonally different to their prequels, also revealing important plot elements that change the perspective of everything that happened to that point. I know these are second seasons but if you found the first season of these series boring, the second season is a VAST improvement.
If you liked
Hidamari Sketch
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...then you might like
Tanoshii Muumin Ikka
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While they might both differ in style, they're both more similar than it seems. Both are about people living in the same place, with that home being iconic to the series (Moomin House and Hidamari Apartments), and all their inhabitants forming a sense of community. I'd recommend the other to fans of Iyashikei.
If you liked
Madobe Nanami no Windows 7 de PC Jisaku Ouen Commercial!!
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...then you might like
Ganbare! Chrome
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Both are antrhopomorphizations of PC programs (or OS) that show you the features in the most japanized and kawaiified way.
If you liked
Bakemonogatari
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...then you might like
Dandadan
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Both series involve supernatural creatures affecting/possessing people, great experimental animation, and A LOT of horny jokes. If you want some awkward laughs don't miss the other series.
If you liked
Mekakucity Actors
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...then you might like
The Reflection
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Both are mystery series about social outcasts that have supernatural powers with experimental animation. Watch the other series if you feel like watching something different.
If you liked
Negima!?
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...then you might like
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
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Both are anime made by the same studio, which involves a male teacher whose girls in the class suddenly fall in love (literally) with him. Negima!? does play the harem part more hevily, while Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei keeps it as a subtext, but both are funny stories about the antics of quirky students and a quirky teacher. I'd like to note that Negima!? also differs in having supernatural elements like vampires or magic.
If you liked
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
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...then you might like
Vlad Love
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Both are cynical satirical comedies criticizing the state of anime and Japanese society that you should watch if you want some interesting and wacky social commentary. There's also a good number of jokes about copyright.
If you liked
Mawaru Penguindrum
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...then you might like
3-gatsu no Lion
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Two drama anime where the main focus is grief and siblinghood. Both also are quite emotional, with their happy and sad moments. The animation in both are also pretty experimental. Watch the other anime if you want some well-written drama.
If you liked
Tetsuwan Birdy Decode
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...then you might like
Dandadan
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Both protagonist duos meet each other by having a near-death experience and now they're both forced to be together. There's also action and aliens so you might enjoy the other series.
If you liked
Mononoke
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...then you might like
Kuuchuu Buranko
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Both are psychological experimental anime done by Toei, where the main character tries to solve problems by unconventional methods, sometimes in a nearly extreme way. If you want some good old mind f-ck you would love the other anime, although Kuuchuu Buranko has no involvements of supernatural creatures.
If you liked
Heppoko Jikken Animation Excel♥Saga
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...then you might like
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
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Both are satirical parody anime with lots of dark humor, references to pop culture and questionable jokes. Watch the other anime if that's your kind of humor.
If you liked
Narutaru: Mukuro Naru Hoshi Tama Taru Ko
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...then you might like
Uzumaki
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Both are anime that attempt being horror but due to their terrible animation quality they end up being unvoluntarily funny. Either way, both have merit for at least trying and could be blamed for being a bad adaptation. Watch them if you want to have a laugh and maybe get disturbed.
If you liked
Dotto Koni-chan
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...then you might like
Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan
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Both are gag humor anime featuring an overpowered main character that drives the series completely nuts. I'd really recommend the other if you want an anime where nothing makes sense at all.
If you liked
Azumanga Daiou The Animation
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...then you might like
Hidamari Sketch
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Both are wholesome stories of schoolgirls having a good time together and forming a strong bond of friendship, with the ocassional intervention of a quirky teacher. Hidamari goes more the SOL way and Azumanga has a heavier focus on comedy, but I am sure that fans of any of the anime will surely enjoy the other series.
If you liked
The Chocolate Panic Picture Show
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...then you might like
The Flying Luna Clipper
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Both are pieces of experimental animation that you'd rather watch for the aesthetics and animation than a coherent plot, which does not exist nor it tries to exist.
If you liked
Tanoshii Muumin Ikka
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...then you might like
Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
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Both are iyashikei anime with philosophical undertones and have some social commentary undertones if you analyze them further. They're both adorable as well, so check the other if you want a similar experience.
If you liked
Haikyuu!!
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...then you might like
Ooi! Tonbo
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Both follow a protagonist who start playing a sport by their own rather than having learnt to play in a professional, conventional way. They also have a heartwarming story. If you would like another feel-good sports story please check the other series.
If you liked
Tenkuu Danzai Skelter+Heaven
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...then you might like
Tsui no Sora
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"Animation is an art" - Both are proofs of what happens when you make an animation without taking into account that phrase. Both are horrible stuff you can watch if you want to genuinely feel what is losing time feeling like.
If you liked
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
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...then you might like
Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
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Both are dark comedies that feature a protagonist similar in appearance and personality: both are depressed, cynical, paranoid and overthinking, both also struggle with all that's wrong in the world for them to succeed. The animation in both also is similar, with surreal scenes and use of live-action imagery that enhances the feeling of angst and misery both protagonists undergo with. They are both pretty fast paced anime as well. (copied from my AniDB recommendation)
If you liked
Idol
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...then you might like
Undead
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Both are great MVs of Yoasobi which you cannot miss.
If you liked
Mekakucity Actors
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...then you might like
Yuri Kuma Arashi
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They're aesthetically similar and both also feature a confusing convoluted story. They both are heavily inspired by "Shoujo Kakumei Utena" and feature lots of references to it, so you might like it if you want something thematically similar. Do note that Yurikuma Arashi is quite explicit in content compared to Mekakucity Actors.
If you liked
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu
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...then you might like
Wonder Egg Priority: Watashi no Priority
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Both are conclusions of suspense anime with the worst possible ending to ever exist. At least Sotsu was involuntary comedy.
If you liked
Azumanga Daiou The Animation
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...then you might like
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
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If you like a comedy without much plot, focused on a group of students and their teacher, please check the other anime. Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei in particular feels like a darker version of Azumanga.
If you liked
Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Adolescence Mokushiroku
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...then you might like
Mekakucity Actors
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From the very, and I literally mean the very first scene you can see the similarities and the clear inspiration Mekakucity Actors took from Utena, particularly the movie. And is that both make use of surreal architecture, symbolism and avant-garde story telling that the enjoyers of each will likely enjoy the other.
If you liked
Heppoko Jikken Animation Excel♥Saga
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...then you might like
Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan
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When you have a chaotic duo with absurd comedy and dirty jokes you might like the other anime.
If you liked
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
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...then you might like
Bakemonogatari
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Please check the other anime if you are into surreal mystery series with a greatly written secondary cast, use of symbolism, banger soundtrack and genuinely WTF scenes.