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If you liked Sundome add

...then you might like Aku no Hana add

Dark, psychological romance, with a relationship driven by a sadistic, dominant, and fairly mysterious female. The beta male protagonist ends up changing (either for the worse in the case of Aku no Hana, or better in the case of Sundome) due to the relationship. Sundome is more heavy on the ecchi, but uses the theme of "perversion" to a greater effect than Aku no Hana. As deconstructions of the coming of age genre, both manga also deal with a ton of teen angst.

If you liked Tsumiki no Ie add

...then you might like Furiko add

You don't need words to tell a beautiful story. "Pendulum" and "La Maison en Petits Cubes" are simplistic, silent, and beautiful animations that explore a man's journey through love and life. Subtle symbolism, a relaxing style of storytelling, and light music leave these two shorts among the most unlikely tearjerkers since the opening sequence of the Disney movie, "Up".

If you liked Lucky☆Star add

...then you might like Acchi Kocchi add

I like to think of Acchi Kocchi as a more "themed" version of Lucky Star. They're both filled with the same super-moe, hyped up archetypes, and random skit (school life and other random activities) premise, but Acchi Kocchi has a much more vibrant style of animation with most of the randomness revolving around a sub-plot of romance. That being said, a lot of people will not enjoy either of these anime... You either love the Lucky Star/K-On slice of life genre or you don't. Personally, I found the "humour" in Acchi Kocchi to be more approachable than Lucky Star's, but I wouldn't consider either of these to be a full blown comedy series.

If you liked Kanon (2006) add

...then you might like Clannad add

As if the 104 other recommendations to Kanon weren't enough, I felt as if I had to add to the rec pile since a lot of people I know who have watched Clannad have slipped by Kanon (2006). The first thing I'd like to say is that I don't believe Kanon was inferior to the first season of Clannad in any way shape or form, despite a lot of people who say so. The only disadvantage that Kanon had to the Clannad series was its length, which didn't include the "After Story" portion and didn't give Kanon the opportunity to add further depth to its story. Clannad and Kanon involve a harem-like setting, while at the same time not really presenting itself as a typical harem. This is mainly evident through their protagonists - witty, grounded, and a bit sarcastic (they both remind me of Kyon from Haruhi; a type of character that's always fun to watch). Also, it's really difficult to hate any of the characters in Clannad and Kanon. They may be fairly moe, but they're believable and all likeable. Essentially, the plots of the two anime revolve around a main character helping various girls in a highschool/small town setting. Don't let my lacklustre synopsis fool you though, the storylines are deep and rewarding that give you indescribable feelings of joy and sadness (sometimes, at the same time). These plots are supported by a pretty fantastic job on art, drawn by the same studio. One thing I would NOT recommend is watching these two anime back to back. While they are both fantastic, it'd probably be best to recover from the emotional shellshock of watching Clannad/Kanon before watching the other. Seeing any two Kyoto anime back to back is like going back in time, and it'd be crazy to watch them back to back (trust me on this, you'll enjoy both of them way more). Thanks for the read, and enjoy! Riotnoob.

If you liked Clannad: After Story add

...then you might like Toradora! add

I can't stress how much I loved both these series. Evoking a diversity of emotions (among them, laughs, hearty smiles, tears, and "aww moments" from cuteness), these unforgettable romantic comedies are the archetypes of their genre. If you enjoyed one, you will most definitely enjoy the other (although I was initially hesitant to try Clannad since it is more "drama heavy", Toradora had its tear jerker moments as well). Enjoy! Riotnoob.

If you liked Clannad add

...then you might like Toradora! add

I can't stress how much I loved both these series. Evoking a diversity of emotions (among them, laughs, hearty smiles, tears, and "aww moments" from cuteness), these unforgettable romantic comedies are the archetypes of their genre. If you enjoyed one, you will most definitely enjoy the other (although I was initially hesitant to try Clannad since it is more "drama heavy", Toradora had its tear jerker moments as well). Enjoy! Riotnoob.

If you liked Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch add

...then you might like Guilty Crown add

"We don't see the show's resemblance" my ass, Guilty Crown producers. Both anime were more or less from the same development team, and are virtually identical. However, whereas Code Geass was met with brilliant reception for its masterful plot, characters, and enjoyability, Guilty Crown was definite flop in these areas (I was skeptical about the reviews at first - how could the same team who made Code Geass fail at an anime with similar themes? Unfortunately, most of the show's reviews were entirely justified). + Mecha action (although the mechas in GC felt more gimicky and not as highly featured as in Code Geass) + Similar environment: a pseudo-apocalyptic universe + Great music in both anime + Fantastic art in both series. Guilty Crown has one of the best art directions I've seen so far, whereas each setting is a masterpiece + "The power of Kings": each protagonist was given a world-changing special power at the beginning of the show, which shared the same name + Drama w/ a touch of lighthearted comedy - Whereas Lelouch was one of my favourite characters in anime, the protagonist of Guilty Crown is just poorly written, chauvinistic, and a whiny little "let other people fight your battles" bi***. Seriously. One of the worst characters in anime history atm, and I'm praying for some development or an overhaul - Fan service is included in both of them. In Code Geass it was subtle and actually pleasant/unnoticeable, but Guilty Crown was truly in your face about it. Bouncing boobs every time a girl is injured? Butts hitting a computer screen to input a command? Awfully cheesy sexual innuendos and implementations? Definitely needs to be toned down twenty notches - No one and nothing in Guilty Crown has a motivation/raison d'étre. What's the main character's purpose except wanting to get into the female protagonist's pants again? Sorry if I got too review-y there. TL;DR am I right? Sorry but I felt as if I had to warn you about GC's deceptive appearance after its comparison with Geass. CG and GC; initials reversed. Coincidence? I think not! If you enjoyed Guilty Crown, you will go head over heels for Code Geass. I can't say for sure that the reverse is true though (Guilty Crown currently is about a 6.5/10 for me whereas Geass had a perfect score)... On the flip side, I'm writing this recommendation only 13/24 episodes into the first season of Guilty Crown, so it still has a shot at redemption! I'm rootin' for you GC... Enjoy.

If you liked Death Note add

...then you might like Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch add

Oddly enough, my discovery of Code Geass began with a magazine article comparing the two protagonists of Death Note and CG. The premise of these masterful series is completely unrelated, but the magazine devoted two pages that covered the similarities between the two main characters (Lelouch and Light), pointing out their overzealous behaviour, wicked intelligence, and anti-hero themes. Top tier anime at its finest. Brilliant plots, well written characters, and critical acclaim are what you'll find in both anime. Hell, the desire to bring viewers to both shows inspired me to make my first recommendation! Enjoy.