If you liked
Haibane Renmei
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...then you might like
Clannad: After Story
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You've seen one of these masterpieces and you don't know where to go next? Looking for something as brilliant and perfect which isn't a copy of the anime you just saw? This is it. Both are shinning pinnacles of slice-of-life, which may seem like a genre for which it is easy to produce animes, while in reality it's quite tricky to avoid all the pitfalls of mediocrity and make something so enjoyable and heartwarming as these two.
If you liked
Lucky☆Star
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...then you might like
K-On!!
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Everyone who likes a genuinely fun slice of life should see both of these. Cute characters that aren't too stereotypical, their tiny quirks and interesting, everyday conversations can be found in abundance. Perfect for relaxing after a hard day at work/school.
If you liked
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen
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...then you might like
Mushishi
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At first glance, belonging to quite different genres, one a mystery, the other a historical action, Mushishi and Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen are still linked in a deep, perhaps more important way. A certain calmness and wisdom of unspoken simplicity have spread their roots through every scene, creating an experience not unlike that of drinking a fine cup of green tea on a quiet afternoon. Apart from all that, there is the the setting of feudal Japan and thus similarities in art style which feels more akin to that of a carefully constructed art piece than a cartoon.
If you liked
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
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...then you might like
Toradora!
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Likeable tsundere female leads are the strong points of these animes. Haruhi and Taiga shine so brightly they will make you overlook the parts of the story which might be less interesting, repetitive or even annoying. No less could be said about the supporting female characters that are parts of a ''group of friends''. You will go through many different types of adventures with characters in both titles.
If you liked
Kanon (2006)
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...then you might like
Clannad
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Both have crisp animation and art style characteristic to Key. You'll find cute characters like Ayu, Fuko, Nagisa, Nayuki, Shiori, Kotomi, Kyou and many more in both of these, one of which you are bound to like, and eventually get to love. These two animes have that specific heartwarming style of storytelling. If you've watched one of these, it is crucial that you do not miss the other.