If you liked
The iDOLM@STER
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...then you might like
Shine Post
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Shine post is similar to Idolm@ster not only in that it's a story about professional idols struggling with their own problems as well as those of this market. It is also shown here how the girls try to overcome these problems and fight their weaknesses. On top of that we have a similar brilliant Producer, who appropriately tries to make their paths. In addition, the animation itself and the quality of the audio/video part are on a similar (and in some places even higher) level to Idolm@ster. Both series tried to avoid 3D animation at all costs, which I personally appreciate. We also see a similar story-building schmeat to that of Idolm@ster, which just works well in this type of series. The characters are introduced one by one and their problems and how they are solved while lightly pushing the plot forward in the background. For me, Idolm@ster is the reference for series about idols, and so far very few series have managed to come close to this level. For me, Shine Post is one of those few titles that I could in good conscience place next to Idolm@ster.
If you liked
Ore Monogatari!!
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...then you might like
Nijiiro Days
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Shoujo from male character perspective. Setting is maybe not exactly the same, but feeling is pretty the same. Both series are really funny. Nijiiro Days is focused on more characters/couples, when Ore Monogatari!! is focused almost only on relationship of main couple..
If you liked
Aria the Animation
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...then you might like
Non Non Biyori
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Slice of life in purest form. Without fanservice and weird settings. Both are very relaxing and telling the story about daily life of main protagonists.
If you liked
Bokura no
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...then you might like
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
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The setting is very similar. The idea is basically the same - people which have no choice (after signing the pact) but to fight for whole human race sake. In Bokurano, there are big robots (so it's more a sci-fi), in Madoka there are magic girls (so it's more a fantasy). Even the mysterious existences, which are coordinating their actions, are practically the same.
If you liked
Lamune
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...then you might like
Ajimu: Kaigan Monogatari
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Both anime has similar art style, setting (small town in rural area) and quite similar plot (especially ending).