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If you liked Steins;Gate add

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-Both have a heavy focus on time travel and similar rules about the past: death being difficult to change, not causing too much of a scene in order to prevent the future from radically changing, etc. -Both feature some kind of mysterious entity that is clued at to be in the know about the protagonists abilities -Both have a larger cast of college age characters that don't all know about the protagonists discovery at first but find out more as the story goes on

If you liked Tokyo Revengers add

...then you might like Shiguang Dailiren add

-Both are time travel stories about the protagonist going back in time to gather information about how to create a better future. Even the method of time travel is very similar, being a handshake in Tokyo Revengers and a high five in Link Click -Both are highly suspenseful and will have you questioning what the ramifications of even the smallest mistakes of the protagonist will be -Both create tension by having the protagonists only have one chance to fix things; In Takemichi's case, he can only travel back to exactly 12 years ago, meaning if he screws something up he can never go farther back to fix it, and in Cheng Xiaoshi's case, each photo can only be used once

If you liked Kimi no Na wa. add

...then you might like Shiguang Dailiren add

-Both are body swapping stories in which the locations stopped to are deeply relevant to the person swapped to -Both prominently feature two main characters working together to help one another and supplement each other's flaws -Both involve similar tragic events that I will not disclose due to how important they both are as plot twists

If you liked Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin add

...then you might like 86 add

-Both feature a military setting, and flesh out both the country we come to know as well as the one we're fighting about through tidbits of information -Both are about a strategist who attempts to keep the members of their squad alive, and oftentimes are unable to through the show's realistic depiction of the brutality of war -Both see the protagonists able to command respect through both their talent and extreme earnesty

If you liked Aldnoah.Zero add

...then you might like 86 add

-Both feature an interesting double narrative, where there are two groups of main characters apart from each other for the majority of the story -Both are about the human race fighting against an impossible enemy, and both heavily feature racism and discrimination as driving forces behind conflict -Both male leads are stoic and calculating, yet extremely talented on the battlefield, commanding the respect of their peers -Both female leads have strong hearts but are chastised for their naiveté in expecting to be able to find easy solutions for the problems that plague their societies

If you liked Shingeki no Kyojin add

...then you might like 86 add

-Both are about a fantasy world in which there is a looming threat that hunts the human race for no discernable reason -Both feature discrimination heavily in their political systems, with both having those of higher status farther from danger deeper in civilization -Both are distinctly based around the military of these societies, and feature fast paced action with highly mobile equipment to deal with the threat to the human race

If you liked Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou add

...then you might like Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon add

-Both are about a supernatural entity infatuated with the protagonist invading their daily life -Both see many more supernatural entities joining the group as the show progresses -Both use the physique of their odd main characters to create comedic moments from typically mundane or standard activities

If you liked Hataraku Maou-sama! add

...then you might like Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon add

-Both are reverse isekai, where beings from another world come to modern day Japan -Both are about the ridiculousness of godlike beings attempting to integrate into society with their limited knowledge of it -Both are about or prominently feature these beings joining the workforce -Both start with just one or two otherworldly entities but more follow in their footsteps

If you liked One Piece add

...then you might like Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic add

-Both are action adventure series with a large emphasis on worldbuilding, each having intricate maps filled with various kingdoms and locations -Both are rags to riches stories about the main characters going from nobodies to becoming notable threats in the world -Both have tremendous chemistry within the main group of characters allowing for comedy to make the journey more bearable -Both have a similar power system (devil fruits & djinn equips) where some kind of mythical object grants access to a particular power, and members of the world can only have one (with select exceptions)

If you liked Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

...then you might like Wonder Egg Priority add

-Both are about a group of middle school girls that travel to a parallel world to fight massive demon like creatures -Both have twist villains and unexpected answers to the mystery of the system allowing them to fight these creatures -Both deal with hefty topics and their effects on the human psyche

If you liked Akame ga Kill! add

...then you might like Chainsaw Man add

-Both protagonists start out as country kids before moving into a larger society as a whole and joining an organization that sends them on battle missions -Both are extremely bloody and gore-filled, adding flare and dramatic impact -Both deal with similar heavy themes, which I can't disclose here in the interest of not spoiling the story

If you liked Tokyo Ghoul add

...then you might like Chainsaw Man add

-Both are set in a version of modern day Japan in which there is some sort of paranormal threat to humanity (Ghouls & Devils) -Both have some sort of bureau organized to defeat these threats -Both main characters are transformed into half human half paranormal entity due to a grave injury -Both deal with similar heavy themes, which I can't disclose here in the interest of not spoiling the story

If you liked Toradora! add

...then you might like Horimiya add

-Both feature an unlikely couple coming to realize they love each other over time -Both point out how special the memories you make in high school are through exemplifying little moments, and have colorful (in Horimiya's case, literally) casts of characters that draw you in to their illusion of youth -Both have similar lead female characters with similar comedic beats, though Toradora is exaggerated far more

If you liked Overlord add

...then you might like Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu add

-Both are isekai fantasy series about protagonists transported to a game world, where they were previously the most powerful player feared by many, granting them tremendous power from the get-go -Both feature a love triange of the protagonist and two other females who playfully bash heads -Both see the main character destroying evil groups despite them claiming to be evil themselves

If you liked Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu add

...then you might like Jujutsu Kaisen add

-Both involve main characters sharing a body with some kind of enigmatic entity, who failed to completely take them over -Both have a distinct horror themeing to them -They even have the same aesthetic of mouths and eyes appearing on the possessed's face and limbs -Both take place in modern day

If you liked Bleach add

...then you might like Jujutsu Kaisen add

-Extremely similar concept - both series are about a boy who is living a regular life before a chance encounter means that he can now see evil creatures invisible to the human eye. Boy gains supernatural powers and begins to fight these creatures -Both take place in modern time -Both series foreshadow a traitor in the midst of allies very early on

If you liked Naruto add

...then you might like Jujutsu Kaisen add

-Both focus on a quartet of main characters, with three students and one teacher -Both protagonists have an extremely powerful demon inside of them that grants them adequate fighting power from the start -Both see students with unique powers as the primary cast, and have a skirmish with an opposing school early on in the story to demonstrate relative power levels -Both focus on a similar format, where the heroes will go on a mission, perform their duty and then return to home base, potentially being promoted. In both, missions contribute a little to the overarching story, usually in the form of a villain appearance.

If you liked Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu add

...then you might like Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu add

-Both are isekai fantasy with jaw-dropping worldbuilding from the get go that build an empire of intrigue to hopefully be unraveled in future seasons -Both protagonists aren't exactly the most likeable character at least at first, and clearly develop or at least begin to over the course of the series -Both touch on the topic of death and the protagonists' reaction to it in an interesting way

If you liked Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen add

...then you might like 5-toubun no Hanayome add

-Both are lighthearted romantic comedies that contrast their own setting which in both cases is a school with an upper class/aristocratic theming -Both dip into drama with a similar tone and tone shift later into the season, and they both revolve around a similar event -Both involve two opposing parties laying traps for the other in order to achieve a desired result, Kaguya-sama being a battle of shrewd willpower in order to get the other to confess, Quintuplets being the five sisters avoiding studying however they can and Fuutaro doing his best to dispel their efforts

If you liked Nisekoi add

...then you might like Kanojo, Okarishimasu add

-Both are about two leads who supposedly despise each other yet are forced to feign an intimate relationship with each other due to the nature of their situation -Both have a similar artstyle which almost singlehandedly distinguishes them from the myriad of competition in the genre -Both feature similar characters and supporting characters

If you liked Toradora! add

...then you might like Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen add

-Both are about characters trying to get each other to fall in love with them through various ridiculous methods of appealing to them -Both feature some surprisingly heartfelt drama and excellent character development -Both have similar main characters and some similar supporting characters, as well as a similar atmosphere

If you liked Death Note add

...then you might like Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen add

-Both feature a psychological duel between two main characters in order to achieve an important objective -Both take themselves very seriously during these scenes and feature similar buildups and use of musical scores -Both do an excellent job at developing both their primary and supporting casts, adding to the believability of the environment the story takes place in

If you liked Bakemonogatari add

...then you might like Kyokou Suiri add

-Both are heavily dialogue driven stories -Both feature apparitions as the driving force of the story -Both Araragi and Kuro are introduced as human but later revealed to have already been inaugurated into apparition world before the story began -Both have similar relationships and comedic dynamics between main characters

If you liked Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann add

...then you might like Kill la Kill add

-Both have similar character archetypes -Both make use of excessive hyperbole and over the top action sequences -Both use their ridiculousness to make impressive analogies, which often carry the same message, being that humans tenacity allow them to overcome even the greatest of foes

If you liked Hunter x Hunter (2011) add

...then you might like Kami no Tou add

-In both, almost every main character is goal driven in some way -In both, there is a duo of main characters with a similar relationship, where the deuteragonist is much more mature and experienced than the protagonist, but becomes interested in them regardless. This isn't the end of the similarities between Killua and Khun, but you get the point. -The first arc of Hunter x Hunter bears striking resemblance to the concept of Kami no Tou; both involving various methods of tests which evaluate characteristics in a large range between physical prowess and intellect -Both have a similar setting, being a fantasy world with aspects of modern society sprinkled in

If you liked Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka add

...then you might like Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta... add

-Both take place in a similar fantasy setting -Both see the protagonist as a natural born charmer who draws love interests and friends in through their kindness, stubbornness and other personality traits -Both immediately task the main character with some kind of huge, overarching mission which is in the back of the audience's minds but doesn't become the main focus of the show

If you liked Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso add

...then you might like Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai add

-The main dynamic between the two leads is extremely similar -Both generally have a carefree and uplifting tone masked by a twinge of sadness, though Shigatsu has lots of moments that do not necessarily have that same tone -Both aim to revolutionize the audience's view of the world and inspire change

If you liked Lovely★Complex add

...then you might like Toradora! add

-Both have a main friend group, and they play off each other in a dynamic way -Both have the main heroine and hero at odds with each other, however everyone but themselves can see they get along better than they understand -Both begin with the hero and heroine attempting to help the other with their respective crush -Both achieve a similar dramatic tone during sensitive scenes

If you liked Akame ga Kill! add

...then you might like Vinland Saga add

-Both feature a group of rogues as main characters who don't shy away from hacking and slashing their way to victory -Both deal with the corruption and toppling of an empire -Both have the main character adapt to the atmosphere around them, and we see them stripped of their childlike innocence from the first few episodes

If you liked JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV) add

...then you might like Vinland Saga add

-Both feature distinct and well defined characters -Both have a band of adventurers on a journey, though the Jojos have significantly less company -Both have settings based on the real world, though of course Jojo's is much more exaggerated than Vinland Saga's