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If you liked Fullmetal Alchemist add

...then you might like Ookami to Koushinryou add

These two series feature fictional worlds that are strongly reminiscent of real historical periods. I wouldn't consider them in the historical genre, but both give off an air of the past. The two main leads in each hold a different kind of power than usually found in fantasy: Lawrence and Holo with bartering skills and Edward and Alphonse with alchemy. By the end of both, however, these characters discover that everything isn't always equal in economics or alchemy and trying to trump the rules of money/trade and equivalent exchange have consequences. Both feature characters trying to "return" - Holo to her homeland after fading as a deity and the Elrics to their bodies after performing the greatest alchemic sin. They show the value of companionship and feature light romance. There is a humorous and entertaining balance between the main duo in each with one being more arrogant and short-fused (Holo and Ed) while the other is calm and reasonable (Lawrence and Al).

If you liked Baccano! add

...then you might like Soul Eater add

The large ensemble casts for these series work well because everyone is relevant. Episodes (in the case of Soul Eater) or sections of episodes (Baccano!) tend to focus on a small group (i.e. a meister-weapon pair or Jacuzzi's gang) of the main cast, but when they function strongly as a united whole also. Soul Eater's length allows for more interaction between the many characters, but Baccano!'s multiple time periods gives it the illusion of being longer than just 16 episodes. Both also have a great balance of humor and drama. If you like supernatural without horror, I believe you will enjoy both of these shows.

If you liked Keroro Gunsou add

...then you might like Space☆Dandy add

The main casts are always on some insanely hilarious journey where they'll probably forget what they set out to do by the end of the episode. Both have primarily stand alone episodes chock full of random comedy, so you don't have to remember what the heck was going on last time if you haven't watched in a while. Every major character has a running gag. There are pop culture references galore! Both introduce silly but memorable one-episode characters that interact with the main stars. Each features a cosmic cast that will likely never accomplish what they set out to do, whether it be taking over Pekopon or registering new aliens. You'll find Keroro obsessing about Gundam as much as Dandy with Boobies. Overall, the shows don't take themselves seriously so you shouldn't either.

If you liked Higashi no Eden add

...then you might like C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control add

Both are short series dealing with economics and "saving" Japan to some degree. Both main male characters are involved in a "game" that eventually affects those around them. Their futures are dependent upon these games. Money is power and success - and when you run out of it, your game is over.