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If you liked Horimiya add

...then you might like Mairimashita, Senpai add

Both are refreshing modern romance stories that touch on realistic expectations about first loves and high school relationships. Both subvert shoujo stereotypes and clichés that make for very funny and heart-warming stories. Character design is similar as well (quieter dark-haired boy and upbeat light-haired girl). Character development is stronger in Horimiya, even with its supporting characters. Mairimashita, Senpai has a more sensual tone.

If you liked Nerawareta Gakuen add

...then you might like Nagi no Asu kara add

Similar atmosphere and phantasmic setting; love polygons and futuristic edge. Both are bittersweet, memorable, and have captivating art to watch. Nagi no Asukara is a series while Nerawareta Gakuen is a movie.

If you liked Mawaru Penguindrum add

...then you might like Mekakucity Actors add

Both have a similar feel in atmosphere and art. Also, the way the characters are connected by an unearthly force is present in both stories.

If you liked Karakuri Odette add

...then you might like Hibi Chouchou add

Both have similar art style and story pace. Both stories are about trying to break out of their shells and improving their people-skills.

If you liked Toaru Majutsu no Index II add

...then you might like Ao no Exorcist add

Both involved in religious organizations with a supernatural twist. Action scenes are quite similar, as well. Ao no Exorcist focuses on demons and exorcists (obviously; just as the title suggests), while To Aru Majutsu no Index deals with espers and magicians, as well as saints and priests with powers.

If you liked Sword Art Online add

...then you might like Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic add

Both stories include clearing a place (a tower/dungeon) filled with challenges in order to reach their destination and achieve their goal. Each anime also contains a considerable amount of sword-fighting. Magi revolves around a magical world while Sword Art Online focuses on a virtual reality.

If you liked Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan add

...then you might like Akuma ni Itsukushimi no Te wo add

Both have characters looking for a reason to live. The piano and Christianity play a major role in both stories.

If you liked Zombie-Loan add

...then you might like Countdown 7 Days add

In order to live, they must finish the mission given to them. "Countdown 7 Days" is a one-shot while "Zombie -Loan" is 13 volume manga.

If you liked K-On! add

...then you might like Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou add

Both are slice-of-life comedies set in one-gender highschools (All Girls/Boys School). "K-On!" is focused on female main characters while "Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou" is focused on male main characters.

If you liked Kobato. add

...then you might like Colorful (Movie) add

Contains similar plot such as achieving the task that has been given to them in order for their wish to be granted. "Kobato." is an anime while "Colorful" is a movie.

If you liked C-blossom: Case 729 add

...then you might like unCassandra add

The main characters strive to survive the troubles life throws at them.

If you liked Akuma ni Itsukushimi no Te wo add

...then you might like Kamisama no Sonata add

Both contains similar themes such as music and slice of life. The main characters in both stories go through hardships that question their identity and their dreams.

If you liked Foo Fighter Fuji add

...then you might like Futagami☆Double add

Both contains lots of action and foreign beings.

If you liked Blood Lad add

...then you might like Cerberus Jam add

Both contains a similar plot: Main girl gets lost and ends up in a place she never knew existed. She, along with an acquaintance, tries to find a way to return her to her world, encountering lots of trouble along the way.

If you liked Fruits Basket add

...then you might like Bokura no Himitsu wo Kyouyuu Shiyou ka add

Both shoujo stories have main characters that transform into different animals in a certain situation. Both heroines are a bit clumsy and naive, and most of all, surrounded by bishies.

If you liked Bakuman. add

...then you might like Balance Days add

Although "Bakuman" is a manga about making manga and "Balance Days" is a one-shot about swimming, both main characters strive to improve their skills and talent. Both have similar artwork, as well.

If you liked Mishounen Produce add

...then you might like Koakuma Lion add

The main characters in both stories are childhood friends. In both cases, the guy becomes a model for the sake of making their childhood friend happy and the girl ends up as the guy's manager.