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If you liked Natsume Yuujinchou add

...then you might like Miira no Kaikata add

Kindhearted boys in the present day have encounters with the supernatural that range from cute and funny to scary and sad. They make friends with other teens and a motley but mostly cuddly assortment of critters. Together they laugh, cry, and go on mild adventures. You'll probably laugh and cry, too, often in the very same episode.

If you liked MILPOM★ add

...then you might like Urahara add

Low-key shows with unique visuals that focus on a group of girls in Harajuku and emphasize its culture and aesthetics.

If you liked Turning Girls add

...then you might like MILPOM★ add

Unusual-looking comedy shorts about groups of young adult women "friends" with clashing interests and personalities. Their conversations are punctuated by snark and passive-aggression, but the real punchline is real life.

If you liked Kemono no Souja Erin add

...then you might like Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni add

Childish presentations belie melancholy but ultimately uplifting slice-of-life stories about young women growing up in dire circumstances in countries at war. Both heroines experience grave tragedies, but they endure in hopes of finding meaning in their lives.

If you liked Muteki Kanban Musume add

...then you might like Aho Girl add

Slapstick comedies starring immature, irrepressible, idiotic protagonists who cause havoc and misfortune to everyone they meet. Both series feature eclectic supporting casts who tend to either get sucked into the madness or reveal that they were mad all along. Both also feature terrifying moms.

If you liked Seirei no Moribito add

...then you might like Alice to Zouroku add

Unusually-old protagonists find themselves looking after mysterious children who are on the run from powerful enemies. Both shows punctuate fantasy slice-of-life with occasional but intense action setpieces. Both have similar outlooks: mature and a little world-weary but fundamentally optimistic. If you like stories about reasonable adults doing reasonable things and good-natured but immature children finding their place in the world, you'll probably love both of these shows.

If you liked Kaleido Star add

...then you might like Little Witch Academia (TV) add

Japanese girls with a passion for a peculiar activity travel to a foreign country to enroll in an elite institution. Their irrepressible enthusiasm and knack for high-stakes performance make them stand out, but their self-taught skills and lack of basic training are a constant sore point. They find rivals, enemies, and maybe friends in blonde rich girls who are at the pinnacle of the profession but strangely interested in the newcomer. If you like stories about perseverance, optimism, and making the modern world more magical, odds are you'll love both Little Witch Academia and Kaleido Star.

If you liked Planetes add

...then you might like Rocket Girls add

Two shows about a more contemporary, realistic, unglamorous side of space travel. Their protagonists generally do mundane jobs in Earth's orbit and work for departments with few resources and even less respect, although they all wind up getting involved with larger adventures by the end of their stories. Both shows have similar aesthetics and senses of realism but also veer into wacky comedy from time to time. Rocket Girls clearly has more of a moe influence, but other than the character designs of its leads and their ages (and generally age-appropriate personalities and behavior), one could easily see the two series taking place in the same universe at different points in time.

If you liked Rocket Girls add

...then you might like Houkago no Pleiades (TV) add

The majesty of space as seen from the perspective of present-day teenage girls. Both shows are optimistic, emphasize cooperation over competition, and feature high-stakes tension without villains.

If you liked Muteki Kanban Musume add

...then you might like Sabage-bu! add

Slapstick action comedies with ruthless, vindictive female protagonists who fear no one but their own mothers.

If you liked Red Garden add

...then you might like Kiznaiver add

A Breakfast Club-esque group of teens from vastly different cliques are kidnapped by a shady organization, experimented on, and told that they must work together to complete several bizarre missions or they will all die. Both are anime-original shows that feature the writing prowess of Mari Okada and about as much teenage angst and melodrama as you could hope for. Both also have strong, unique senses of style with striking character designs and fluid animation. Red Garden focuses on its female protagonists and is more serious and grounded, whereas Kiznaiver has a male lead and is much sillier, but while their tones differ their central themes seem remarkably similar.

If you liked Oniisama e... add

...then you might like Princess Nine: Kisaragi Joshikou Yakyuubu add

High school dramas with some of the most overblown theatrics you'll find in any medium. Both shows have predominantly female casts with just enough boys for maximum drama. They also have similar visuals and character designs. If you get a kick out of intense staredowns, bombastic BGM, and unnecessary pastel stillshots, you'll probably love both of these series.

If you liked Omoide Poroporo add

...then you might like Figure 17: Tsubasa & Hikaru add

Slow-paced, sentimental slice-of-life about a city girl living on a rural Japanese farm. Figure 17 adds a subplot involving space cops hunting xenomorphs, but that doesn't do much to change the tone or pacing of the story. If you want a relaxing, nostalgic trip through the countryside and have the patience for a sometimes lethargic narrative, you'll probably like both of these.

If you liked Mujin Wakusei Survive add

...then you might like Mouretsu Pirates add

Optimistic far-future adventures that star surprisingly good-natured, competent teens who face myriad tribulations in outer space. They both blend comedy and drama with very little fanservice or stock anime tropes. Both shows have mixed gender casts with female leads. Both feature a protagonist and supporting character with something of a teenage girl Kirk & Spock dynamic - a charismatic, courageous leader and a level-headed, logical second-in-command. Neither show has much romance. Pirates comprises several distinct arcs that mostly involve spaceflight, while Survive follows a continuous narrative about survival on a hostile planet.

If you liked Seiyou Kottou Yougashiten: Antique add

...then you might like Aoi Hana add

Low-key dramas starring gay/lesbian characters living in contemporary Japan. Both shows also have a similarly minimalist aesthetic with lots of pastels and desaturated colors. Both have a thoughtful and holistic take on life as an openly homosexual person - although neither is that hard-hitting - with a focus on more than just romance. In other words, if you're only in it for the yuri/yaoi, you'll probably be disappointed by one or the other, or even both. But if you're looking for a mature, compassionate portrayal of homosexuality in Japan, few anime can compete with these two.

If you liked Little Witch Academia add

...then you might like Majokko Shimai no Yoyo to Nene add

Short, family-friendly adventures starring heroic young witches in a modern world. Both feature top notch animation and are a ton of fun. Little Witch Academia features younger protagonists and is set at a magic school similar to Hogwart's; Majokko Shinmai stars a protagonist who takes on more adult responsibilities as she adventures in a fantasy world and our own.

If you liked Chikyuu Shoujo Arjuna add

...then you might like Miyori no Mori add

Troubled city girls are involuntarily conscripted to be magic-wielding guardians of nature. Their greatest nemesis: humanity. Both shows have a strong environmentalist theme, which they present holistically: a condemnation of current society, a prescription for change, and a call to action both individually and collectively. Miyori is a lighter, family-friendly coming-of-age story; Arjuna is darker and more intensely focused on conveying its message.

If you liked Kemono no Souja Erin add

...then you might like Psycho-Pass add

Smart, courageous, idealistic female protagonists strive to shed their inexperience and naiveté without succumbing to cynicism or despair. Both heroines find themselves working for systems that are cruel, corrupt, and arguably necessary. Both face a choice: protect the system and accept responsibility for perpetrating its injustices; destroy the system and accept responsibility for the bloodshed that will follow its collapse; or tread a perilous and uncertain path of reforming the system from within. Both shows also feature brooding male co-stars with whom the heroine has romantic subtext and manipulative villains who hide their cruelty behind smiles.

If you liked Soukou no Strain add

...then you might like Ga-Rei: Zero add

Teenage girl soldiers lose everything and find themselves confronting a loved one as the enemy. Both shows feature misleading first episodes, strong character arcs, and brutal battles where anyone can die. Both also feature occasional bouts of gratuitous nudity and shallow yuri fanservice, which may be a minor bonus or a minor annoyance, depending on taste.

If you liked Princess Tutu add

...then you might like Arete Hime add

Fractured fairy tales starring cursed princesses who fight against fate (and evil wizards). Both tell stories about stories and the power they hold, and both critique romantic concepts of princesses and knights. Both feature talking animal people. Tutu has more comedy and intense emotional highs and lows; Arete is more laid-back, contemplative, and at times lethargic. But if you love one of these princesses, odds are you'll like the other, too.

If you liked Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. add

...then you might like Omoide no Marnie add

An antisocial, emotionally-wounded teenage protagonist encounters a young girl's ghost (?) and tries to solve the mystery of why she suddenly appeared. In the process, the two of them become very close and end up helping each other work through their respective regrets. Both shows are lusciously animated and tell stories set in the present day with more than a hint of magical realism. The biggest difference between the two is the gender of their protagonist, which has some effect on the story but not as much as you might expect.

If you liked Nana add

...then you might like Otona Joshi no Anime Time add

Mature, thoughtful stories about adult women living in contemporary Japan. Neither show shies away from realistic depictions of romance, sex, and failed relationships. Both have a strong sense of melancholy interspersed with levity at life's absurdities, and their protagonists make difficult and interesting decisions. Nana is long and lacks a conclusive ending; Anime Time tells four unrelated short stories. In each case it's less about the destination than the journey.

If you liked Oniisama e... add

...then you might like Princess Sara add

Two older classics starring heroines who are naive but idealistic and surprisingly courageous. They enroll at prestigious private schools where they encounter many of life's mundane cruelties, make loyal friends and obsessive enemies, and become an inspiration to those around them. Both shows are heavy on drama and melodrama. Oniisama e is more of an intense ride with a flair for the dramatic and a tendency to have shocking plot twists; Princess Sara is more laid back as it steadily progresses its story.

If you liked Simoun add

...then you might like Yuri Kuma Arashi add

Yuri anime with an emphasis on speculative sci-fi, social commentary, and serious weirdness. A surface layer of sexy character designs and suggestive scenes belies the thoughtful, introspective nature of both series. Common themes include violent conflict between societies, the political and social effects of organized religion, and a criticism of the idea that girls will have clandestine romantic feelings toward other girls but grow up to be heterosexual. Yuri Kuma is more aggressive on that last point; Simoun explores a broader range of themes.

If you liked Red Garden add

...then you might like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

Anime-original stories about teenage girls forced into a difficult fight against dark forces, with unique visuals and compelling character arcs. Madoka is more of a cosmic horror story that focuses on the girls' individual struggles against despair and seemingly unbeatable foes, whereas Red Garden is more of a gothic horror story that focuses on the deterioration of the girls' social lives and the bonds they form with each other. Both have loose sequels (Rebellion & Dead Girls) that explore the consequences of their respective series' endings in ways that are both bonkers and brilliant.