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If you liked Haibane Renmei add

...then you might like Mushishi add

Both are very soul cleansing shows, very therapeutic.

If you liked Zankyou no Terror add

...then you might like Kimi no Na wa. add

Both are concerned with the issues of globalization and the youth generation of japan. Whilst your name covers youth/grey generation, 3/11 disaster, cultural heritage/globalization, male/female, and urban/ rural. Terror in Resonance is mainly about the american big daddy and what terrorism could mean for japan.

If you liked Usagi Drop add

...then you might like Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki add

Both are the only shows in existence about parenting worthwhile. Just please don't read the usagi drop manga.

If you liked Bartender add

...then you might like Death Parade add

Both are like virtual counseling sessions for the audience. Albeit one with more thrills and the other more slice of life. Both have the best episodic stand alone stories in all of anime, and the most of them to boot.

If you liked Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu add

...then you might like Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199 add

Both are the greatest space operas around. Though galactic heroes is a political thriller as well.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Tokyo Ghoul add

Kaneki and Shinji are the closest parallels when it comes to protagonists in all of anime. The motifs borrowed are innumerable and unmistakeable. Plus both franchises have much more progression and surprises in store for them yet to come. Kaneki even more so. While tokyo ghoul can be a little lax with its lackluster comedy and lackluster character designs, eva is all about realism.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Kidou Senshi Gundam add

Mobile Suit Gundam is the principal predecessor to evangleion by a long shot. It's all about the WWII relevance, the pilot's tale, and the walls of our hearts. Though I consider eva to be the masterwork of modern anime. Mobile suit gundam and in fact all of the Universal Century gundam franchise is what made my childhood meaningful.

If you liked Evangelion Movie 3: Q add

...then you might like Zankyou no Terror add

Both are all about potent postwar commentary. Whilst eva only uses vague symbolism a couple of times to illustrate this. Terror in Resonance takes the root idea and runs with it. Both are in my mind very incomplete works but nonetheless are the most relevant modern examples I can think of to date.

If you liked Evangelion Movie 1: Jo add

...then you might like Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu-hen add

Both are very concerned with the postwar youth generation as a whole. Whilst heart under blade represents japan's soul itself, rei is the successive and repetitive generations personified. While araragi represents japanese youth in general, shinji is both salaryman and anime personified. Though they both are the closest parallels around in both anime and japanese live action (trust me I'd know), one is complete while the other has years to wait for it's long over due and delayed conclusion. I'd personally recommend both as starting points for their respective franchises. As they are both the shortest examples in each and are perfectly suited for it. Lastly I'd say watch the kizumonogatari trilogy first as it's largely agreed upon to be the better product despite the fact that it has a much smaller fanbase. Now get to it!

If you liked Koi Kaze add

...then you might like Evangelion Movie 3: Q add

Both these series are each one of the very few who an inversion of the genre, or more specifically the cliches they're assumed to represent but turn them on their heads. They're an unrelenting, merciless, psychoanalysis that debunks the stereotypes, fantasies, and expectations set by the industry, and the audience themselves. It's a wake up call to the viewer, a revelation. The archetypes and fan service are pulled kicking and screaming out of escapism and thrown into a realistic environment, and left to die a magnificent death.

If you liked Koi Kaze add

...then you might like NHK ni Youkoso! add

Both sets of protagonists, or couples rather, are socially inept, naive, aimless wanderers with disjointed families. In addition both use their relationships to straighten themselves out and reintegrate into society. While in NHK our protagonist are already outcasts and fully detached from society, in Koi Kaze you witness that transformation happen first hand. Both these shows are excellent examples of the social standard.

If you liked Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. add

...then you might like Aku no Hana add

Both cover the trials of youth and just how misaligned our desperate struggles and percieved notions of supremacy really are when trudging through the challenging of discovering just who we truly are as an indiviudal. Whilst aku no hana excels at suspense and dread, yahari masters social distance and interpersonal anxiety. Either they both are so incessantly focused on self identity it's outrageously addictive.

If you liked Mushishi add

...then you might like Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World add

Both these marvels take the wanderer/adventure/traveler concepts to a new level. Both are modern classics but with an age-old pacing and ambiance. They showcase why this genre is the most expansive and adept at wholly encompassing all aspects of human nature. These gems are the closest I've ever come to a religious experience, they just reek of mysticism and divinity in the best possible way.

If you liked Shiki add

...then you might like Tokyo Ghoul √A add

Both these wonders of art are the epitome of top-tier horror in anime, with stark and poignant cautionary tales to boot. Whilst both cover segregation, social anxiety and racism, shiki is more focused on the generational gap.

If you liked Sakamichi no Apollon add

...then you might like Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso add

Both revolve around the idea of finding yourself and expressing your most inner emotions through music, though with shigatsu this is the focal point, whilst with sakamichi it's supplementary. Both bring out the best in their genre of music with unforgettable soundtracks. Pitch perfect performances from both protagonists.

If you liked Ergo Proxy add

...then you might like Shinsekai yori add

Both series settings take place in the distant future after a cataclysmic war devastates the planet. The stories in each revolve around separated and isolated illusive, false utopias that are on the brink of collapse. Primary protagonists in both are trying to uncover secrets of their society and as a direct result will nearly dismantle them because of it. Both anime test your intellectual capabilities and leave you eager for more.

If you liked Clannad add

...then you might like Hyouka add

Both series are absolutely magnificent to look at, both designed by Kyoto Animation. Primary male protagonist are voiced by the same voice actors. Both plots involve revitalizing a dismantling club and future character interactions revolve around that club. Rather than incorporate tragedy and supernatural elements with a substantial amount of romance, Hyouka focuses on commonplace mystery scenarios and drama with little romance.

If you liked Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu add

...then you might like Kanon (2006) add

Both created by Kyoto Animation at relatively the same time, also the primary protagonist is practically identical to one another, same voice actor too. Both utilize impressive and ingenious takes on their pertaining genres. You will gradually become firmly and sentimentally connected to the characters as they develop.

If you liked Byousoku 5 Centimeter add

...then you might like Clannad: After Story add

Both are heartbreaking, tragic yet sentimental masterpieces of modern anime romance. Both are eccentric and innovative in their story with commendable characters. Primary protagonist in both experience nearly identical situations and experiences at some point, similar outcomes befall onto both as well.

If you liked Byousoku 5 Centimeter add

...then you might like Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo add

Both are magnificent romance films and incorporate intriguing tribulations encountered in maturity in a thrilling manner. Byousoku is more serious while Kakeru Shoujo contains some comedy, not to mention wacky time traveling shenanigans. Vital lessons can be learned from both.

If you liked Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu add

...then you might like Clannad add

Both are certainly Kyoto Animations best animes ever made. Both have very intriguing, unique, and memorable main characters. Both are garbled with several varying genres but are remarkably well balanced together and articulate. The final conclusions for both series in its later adaptions are impressive and outstanding so PLEASE remain resolute and continue on to their respective sequels. You won't want to miss their conclusions, trust me.

If you liked Clannad: After Story add

...then you might like Usagi Drop add

Both focus on the challenges it takes as a single parent to become a blissful family after tragedy of some type, though Clannad 2nd season can be grim and not for the light hearted. Clannad 2nd season's main focus is more drama and romance for the beginning majority as well. Although both do have very enjoyable prevailing slice of life theme too. Excellent voice acting for both series.

If you liked Colorful (Movie) add

...then you might like Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki add

Both are astounding and excellent films that both target the tribulations and hardships that can occur in a family environment as well as the jubilant conditions of it. Though colorful also focuses on friendship and romance too.