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If you liked Byousoku 5 Centimeter add

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

"5 Centimeters per Second" and "Nagi no Asukara" share a similar atmosphere of drama and melancholy. Nagi no Asukara features a love polygon, and how the story of the loser(s) of that love polygon is told is similar to 5 Centimeters per Second's.

If you liked Akage no Anne add

...then you might like Violet Evergarden add

Anne and Violet share some of the best character development and coming of age stories in anime. Both portray the passage of time and illustrates the various experiences and journeys they took in their formative years.

If you liked Bakuman. add

...then you might like Look Back add

Both are stories of two mangaka that tracked largely similar journeys to success in their craft. "Bakuman" focuses on the technicals of manga drawing and serialization, "Look Back" focuses on the MC's bond. And both have scenes in the Shueisha office.

If you liked Suki tte Ii na yo. add

...then you might like Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia add

Both shows have great soundtrack, romantic fluff and chemistry. Both depict their everyday struggles that's specific to their circumstances in a realistic and believable manner.

If you liked Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni add

...then you might like Misaki no Mayoiga add

The setup is very similar. Our main character(s) moved to a new place due to circumstances outside of their control and much of the story details how they adjust to their new life. "Misaki no Mayoiga" is what you get if you combine "In This Corner of the World" with the supernatural elements of the type present in "Okko's Inn"

If you liked Houseki no Kuni add

...then you might like Black★★Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall add

The Hemiteos units and the Gems have rather similar roles in their respective post-apocalyptic worlds. They are in a mission to protect something. Additionally, they are immortal and rely on specific ingredients to regenerate.

If you liked Nana add

...then you might like Munou na Nana add

Both shows start with two people called Nana meeting each other, one talented, and the other... talentless (or more average, to be charitable). Beyond the initial similarities, following the story will make you guess, "What will happen in the next episode? Who is the next person of interest?"

If you liked Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui! add

...then you might like Handa-kun add

Tomoko and Handa think similarly of their position in the school life; they think they're unpopular and hated, along with all the social anxiety that come with it. The main difference is that unlike Tomoko, Handa is actually popular. To sum it up, you can retitle Handa-kun as "No Matter How I Look At It, It's *My* Fault I'm Not Popular!" Additionally, both have banger OPs.

If you liked Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi add

...then you might like Bokura no Yoake add

Mom: We have "Drifting Home" at home. Aside from commonalities with their stories partly set in a soon-to-be demolished apartment block that looks remarkably similar, both movies involve grade-schoolers and tackle dealing with loss and moving on with the past. One notable difference is that "Bokura no Yoake"'s plot has lower stakes.

If you liked Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou add

...then you might like Kin no Kuni Mizu no Kuni add

Both shows have deep, interesting, fantastical worldbuilding. Both also explored how the main characters' love made their impact to that world.

If you liked Wakaokami wa Shougakusei! Movie add

...then you might like Gyokou no Nikuko-chan add

Okko's Inn and Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko have a similar structure. There's no overarching story: they're both slices of life where the viewer witnesses the main characters' everyday lives, personal issues, challenges, and triumphs.

If you liked Slow Start add

...then you might like Bocchi the Rock! add

Great animation quality. "Slow Start" has very fluid animation. "Bocchi the Rock" experimented with a lot of styles that worked well with the humor. They're made by the same studio (Slow Start's studio is credited in-show as A-1, but it's the team that would later form CloverWorks) and they share the same producer. You will notice some animation quirks in Slow Start evolve in Bocchi the Rock. Both are adapted from a 4-koma source material, where a shy and introverted main character have a chance encounter with three friends that would bond together. The resulting character dynamics are great in both!

If you liked Girls & Panzer add

...then you might like Slow Start add

"Slow Start" is "Girls und Panzer" without the panzer. Both are moe shows with the cuteness aspect emphasized. Miho (Girls und Panzer) and Hana (Slow Start) have similar character designs. Both main characters also entered their high school under unusual circumstances. Tama and Yukari have a similar demeanor and is obsessed in a hobby. Tama is a J-culture otaku and Yukari is a tank otaku.

If you liked Yaku nara Mug Cup mo add

...then you might like Slow Loop add

Both are hobby-centered shows that contains both lighthearted and serious themes. Both main characters have a deceased parent who is passionate in the hobby in question; they navigate everyday life carrying that background with them as they form a support network in the process.

If you liked Kimetsu no Yaiba add

...then you might like Hikari no Ou add

The Fire Hunter and Demon Slayer at face value are dissimilar shows. However, in terms of how they are made, they are foils to each other. Demon Slayer's chief criticism is its shallow writing in spite of its superb animation. The vice versa is true for the Fire Hunter. A viewer watching both can have a very clear experience on what a show that has one but not the other would feel like. It may aid in answering a common question: "Which do you prefer: a show with good visuals but bad writing? Or a show with good writing but bad visuals?"

If you liked Jigokuraku add

...then you might like Tengoku Daimakyou add

Both shows are stories-in-progress. One is about heaven-that-is-hell, the other is hell-that-is-heaven.

If you liked Summertime Render add

...then you might like Tengoku Daimakyou add

Both shows have layers upon layers of mystery that pull the viewer in. Additionally, there are a few details on one show that will make you remind of the other.

If you liked Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku add

...then you might like Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha add

If you watch Akebi as a purveyor of visual quality, I specifically recommend Tsurune S2 (obviously, S1 needs to be watched first) in your list. It has an insanely impressive execution and attention to detail in animation. In my opinion, it even exceeded Akebi's already envelope-pushing animation and cinematography.

If you liked Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu add

...then you might like Violet Evergarden add

Both explore the MC's feelings toward someone precious to them. In Nagato's case, it's the typical school romance. Violet's is a more encompassing concept of what love is, and what it means to her. Both also have very good soundtracks.

If you liked Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen add

...then you might like Vanitas no Karte add

"Vanitas" has action and battle scenes. While "Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc" has better visuals and choreography, "Vanitas" has better dialogue and execution of humor (they have similar styles of comedy).

If you liked Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku add

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

If you liked "Komi Can't Communicate"... then you might like "Komi Can Communicate". Both main characters are on a quest to make friends in school, with vastly different means to get there. Komi Shoko has crippling social anxiety, but has Tadano's help in getting through it. Meanwhile, Akebi Komi(chi) has a natural talent in socializing with her schoolmates.

If you liked Houkago Saikoro Club add

...then you might like Kageki Shoujo!! add

The dynamic of the two MCs (Miki/Aya and Ai/Sarasa) are very similar. Each have their strengths and weaknesses and as the story continues, they help each other and become more well-rounded people.

If you liked Ai no Utagoe wo Kikasete add

...then you might like Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song add

Both MCs are AI who sing. "Sing a Bit of Harmony" is a great companion piece to "Vivy" if you think the latter needs more of the singing part.

If you liked Chobits add

...then you might like Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song add

Both MCs are "upgraded" versions of the prevailing humanoid AIs. While their genres are very different, they both explore the inner aspects of AI and asks thought-provoking questions. Setting-wise, one can argue that Vivy is what Chobits would be like if it was made in the 2020s.

If you liked K-On! add

...then you might like Hibike! Euphonium add

Early in Sound! Euphonium's season, their advisor asks the band what they want to achieve for the year. a) If they chose to enter and compete in Japan's national competition, Sound! Euphonium tells their story. b) If they chose to play casually and enjoy each others' company, it will be pretty much K-On!