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If you liked Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso add

...then you might like Hibike! Euphonium add

Hibike! Euphorium's theme is similar to Shigatsu's, but it's much better executed in animation, musical consistency, story and character development. Plot: Whilst Shigatsu's plot always stays centered in Kousei, with much of it mopping over the same very particular issue; Hibike's story deals with more approachable day-to-day circumstances spread over several members of the group, while still focusing the main character's POV. The pace is much better, with problems quickly getting acted on (or, purposely, not) as soon as the audience is aware of them. Characters: Whist Shigatsu, once again, tends to develop around Kousei (and Kaori in the last episode), Hibike's story jumps development from character to character, with the main character's development being almost a side-story to those. Sound: Hibike is so, but so much better in this stage. Unlike the constantly interrupted by monologue pieces of Shigatsu, Hibike's performances flow much better with the story. There are actually moments when having your eyes open is optional. Another point that I liked is that while Shigatsu constantly shows the reaction of the audience, with the usual "WOOOAAHH!!11!", Hibike shows the performance. No need for anyone to tell you how to feel, you will simply know.

If you liked Howl no Ugoku Shiro add

...then you might like Majo no Takkyuubin add

They're both Miyazaki style journeys through an amazingly wholesome world.

If you liked Clannad: After Story add

...then you might like Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso add

Dealing with unresolved feelings is hard. Whist in Shigatsu there's a lot of emphasis on the "how" it's done after the damage has taken place, Clannad (and :After Story) is overall a better journey through the beginning, middle and end.