If you liked
Hidamari Sketch
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...then you might like
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
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While very different in themes and story, Madoka's and Hidasketch's character designs were created by the same person and look notably similar. Both series were also animated by the same studio, Shaft, which is known for its unique style of cinematography. If you loved the art and animation in Madoka Magica but want to watch a light slice of life, then you will probably enjoy Hidamari Sketch.
If you liked
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
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...then you might like
Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru
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Yuuki Yuuna gives off huge Madoka Magica-type vibes. The world that the YYWYDA girls fight in looks like the witch labyrinths in PMMM, but with brighter colors. The Vertexes in Yuuki Yuuna also remind me of the witches in Madoka Magica. Karin from YYWYDA has a very similar personality to Kyouko from Madoka Magica. Even the background music is similar at times.
If you liked
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha
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...then you might like
Cardcaptor Sakura
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Nanoha and Sakura both have to collect magical items and have rivals that they end up falling in love with. Both series can be enjoyed by people of all ages, although Nanoha has some fanservice. They're also must-watch shows for people who love magical girl anime.
If you liked
Shinseiki Evangelion
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...then you might like
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
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Evangelion and Utena are both heavily psychological coming of age 90s anime with tragic and complex characters and tons of symbolism. Many aspects of both series are ambiguous and open to personal interpretation.
If you liked
Shinseiki Evangelion
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...then you might like
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
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These are two heavily psychological & philosophical genre deconstructions filled with controversial & polarizing characters and storylines, despair, death, etc., moreso than is typical for the mecha and mahou shoujo genres. Madoka Magica was clearly influenced by Evangelion - there are even individual scenes parallel each other. The protagonists for each series have a few similar personality traits. People who are sick of typical mahou shoujo and mecha tropes will probably enjoy these shows.