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If you liked Suki tte Ii na yo. add

...then you might like Tonikaku Kawaii add

Like 'Sukitte Ii na yo.', 'Tonikaku Kawaii' is a cute slice-of-life series about teenagers meeting in a violent fashion, falling in love, starting their relationship and growing as a couple. In both series, the couples begin dating early on, unlike most romance titles, and their romance develops as the protagonists open up and get to know one another, in spite of numerous attempts to break up or otherwise interfere in their relationship. Here are the most significant differences: 1) TK is a romantic comedy that is heavy on the comedy; Sukitte is a melodramatic romance. 2) Sukitte largely revolves around a high school setting, while the MCs in TK are living as adults. 3) The couple in TK is very well-adjusted, while the female MC in Sukitte is a bullied outcast loner. 4) The artistic direction of Sukitte is more soft and very serious, while TK is more cute & cartoony. Tonal differences aside, both are enjoyable romance tales that are worth a watch. If you like one, try the other.

If you liked Asagao to Kase-san. add

...then you might like Tonikaku Kawaii add

'Asageo to Kase-San' and 'Tonikaku Kawaii' are super cute slice-of-life tales about an unconventional-yet-precious romance between two intelligent teenagers. Unlike most anime romances, which end as soon as the dating begins, these two focus on the development of the protagonists' relationship, and just how adorable they are together. Both are fluffy & feel-good love stories that are lighter on melodrama and will have you feeling warm & fuzzy in no time. The biggest difference between the two is that AK follows a lesbian couple, while the lovers in TK are heterosexual. Aside from that, a few things set them apart from one another: 1) AK takes place in school, while the MCs in TK are already living adult lives, despite their age. 2) The couple in TK gets married immediately; the girls in AK are just graduating high school. 3) While TK is definitely a comedy, AK is more of a typical romance. 4) AK is a one-hour OVA, and TK is an episodic television show. If you want a cute, fluffy romance that will give you a chuckle and the feels, you cannot go wrong with either of these titles. Watch them both - you (probably) won't regret it!

If you liked Oniisama e... add

...then you might like Kimi ni Todoke add

Wait, how in the fuck am I the first person to post this recommendation?! Seriously, just about every shoujo title owes something to 'Dear Brother', and 'From Me To You' is no exception. In fact, the two have quite a bit in common: Both are slow-moving, melodramatic, slice-of-life tear-jerkers about sweet & innocent teenage girls adjusting to high school life, enduring bullying & ostracism and discovering love for the first time. In addition, they are both adapted from popular manga titles, boast excellent production values and even have nearly-equal running times. The most significant differences between them: 1) FMTY is more of a lighter dramedy, whereas DB is pure, unadulterated melodrama 2) DB takes place in a prestigious all-girls school; FMTY is set in a typical co-ed school 3) The content in DB is very adult-oriented, while FMTY is appropriate for all ages 4) Many of the romances in DB are homosexual, which is almost completely absent from FMTY 5) The MC in FMTY is socially-retarded; in DB, the MC is naive, yet well-adjusted 6) The animation styles are very different - DB predates FMTY by nearly two decades, after all I consider both titles to be essential staples in any shoujo lover's diet, so you better sit your ass down, get the tissues ready and proceed to binge-watch these babies post-haste... and stuff.

If you liked Kimi ni Todoke add

...then you might like Suki tte Ii na yo. add

Both are heartwarming slice-of-life stories about a misunderstood social outcast whose relationship with the most popular boy in high school starts her on a bittersweet journey of self-discovery, during which she falls in love and learns to open up to the world despite various misunderstandings and constant bullying from jealous classmates. They are both excellent female-oriented romance titles, with top-notch production values, engrossing stories, and intriguing & sympathetic characters. What most sets them apart from one another is that 'Sukitte Ii na yo.' is more serious and mainly focuses on the MC's intensifying relationship with her boyfriend, while 'Kimi ni Todoke' finds the MC still discovering how she feels about herself and the people around her, and has a surprisingly comedic bent at times. Also, 'Kimi ni Todoke' is three times longer (if you include both seasons) with a much slower story progression, spending a considerable amount of its time delving into the feelings experienced by the characters on-screen. If you are a fan of shoujo or romance, both of these shows are absolute must-sees, and well worth a binge!

If you liked Kenja no Mago add

...then you might like Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! add

Both are funny slice-of-life stories with elements of fantasy & action and extremely similar premises: An otaku of sorts dies after getting hit by a car, and gets isekai'd in a medieval-esque world of magic. Because they possess knowledge of their former lives, they almost immediately become OP geniuses and revolutionize the way magic is used; however, they also possess little in the way of common sense, which often results in shocked responses from those around them. Early on, they make new friends whilst attending school, and eventually band together in order to defend people from various monsters. The main differences are: 1) WMG has more of a school setting, while Noukin focuses on adventuring. 2) In Noukin, the MC just wants an average life, while the MC in WMG always tries to outdo himself. 3) Romance is a central plot element in WMG, but non-existent in Noukin. 4) The MC in WMG is raised by loving caregivers, who train him in magic & combat, while the MC in Noukin is ostracized & disowned and had to learn everything by herself. 5) Noukin is much funnier, but WMG is more action-packed. If one is up your alley, give the other a try.

If you liked Knight's & Magic add

...then you might like Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! add

The general plot: An overachieving otaku who was run over by a car is reincarnated in a world governed by magic. Thanks to the possession of amazing talents and advanced knowledge of science & technology, the MC quickly becomes an OP badass prodigy who is considered more than a little eccentric. The main differences: 1) K&M's MC was a 20-something male in his previous life; the MC in Noukin was an 18 year-old girl 2) In Noukin, the MC just wants an average life; in K&M, the MC is obsessed with building cool robots 3) K&M follows the MC & his knightly order; Noukin is about a party of four adventurers 4) The story of K&M involves national politics & war; Noukin is a tale of cute girls completing quests 5) K&M is very action-oriented; Noukin is definitely more of a comedy While they differ in scale, they share a central premise and execute it quite well. If you like one, give the other a shot.

If you liked Knight's & Magic add

...then you might like Kenja no Mago add

There are so many similarities between the two that one could describe their plots simultaneously: A shut-in otaku-type with a demanding office job dies after getting hit by a car, and finds himself reincarnated in a world governed by magic and threatened by monsters; however, due in part to the fact that he still remembers his past life on Earth, and thus possesses a body of knowledge completely foreign to his new world, he quickly becomes an OP badass magical wunderkind who is able to perform once-impossible feats unlike anything ever seen before, revolutionizing the way magic is practiced and changing the world forever. The main differences between the two: 1) K&M revolves around the MC's obsession with mechs & robots; WMG is more about the MC's school life 2) WMG has an ecchi element to it, something which is almost completely absent from K&M 3) The romance in WMG is between the MC and a classmate, whereas the romance in K&M is between the MC and anything robotic If you enjoy one, you will probably enjoy the other.