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If you liked Battle Programmer Shirase add

...then you might like Kachou Ouji add

The Legend of Black Heaven and Battle Programmer Shirase were made by AIC, both are comedies erring on the ecchi side, both have similar art and animation, and rather unusual premises. It's hard to say which show is better than the other, since I have a very solid, even impression of both. I can't even choose which sleepy, bored looking main lead I like better, since they both are two of a kind. In my opinion, TLBH and BPS tend to have a Napoleon Dynamite atmosphere sometimes with a kind of sleepy, mundane, awkward mood but with moments of pure randomness, funk, and attitude to keep you amused and interested. However, I would not suggest either if you don't really care for some ecchi that may border on tasteless for some.

If you liked Ouran Koukou Host Club add

...then you might like Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei add

Well, I think that since Tamaki Suou from Ouran High School Host Club talks and talks and talks, he could possibly out-talk Watashi from Tatami Galaxy in terms of monologues. Both shows as a result of these two characters fill the silence with a whole lot of "Blahblahblah" in a very amusing way--either over-hyper or over-monotone--whatever it may be these two individuals easily make the Japanese language seem so dang art-y and word-y. Watashi and Tamaki, also, have the worst time trying to successfully woo the girls of their dreams (Akashi and Haruhi, respectively) who seem to be single, smart, and generally "normal" if not a little hard to approach. Both shows do not really focus on a successful romantic love story...more like the hi-jinks that come in being young, awkward, and failing; it is a miracle if they have a lucky moment or two that fulfills what they've wished for deep down. The side characters are very important to the main characters; however, the main characters Tamaki and Watashi sometimes dismiss them as not as important as their love interest or whichever narrow or broad interest they are pursuing.

If you liked Boogiepop wa Warawanai add

...then you might like The SoulTaker: Tamashii-gari add

Yeah, weird, I know. How is a Soul Taker, something that looks like a shonen, similar to Boogiepop Phantom? Just go with me on this one, you have no idea where the story is going at first in Soul Taker, and the weird use of colors, imagery, and stained-glass in the backgrounds are disorienting. In Boogiepop Phantom, you have no idea where the story is going at first either, and the muted colors, hazy, and peep hole vision make you feel like you're going to go nuts, and that is not the only similarity. They both feel very dark, supernatural, and mysterious. A most notable similarity is that they have sci-fi elements, since they involve creepy abnormal medical procedures, mutations, superpowers, and evolution of some sort between humans and an alien species. Other than that, though, Boogiepop Phantom uses its setting to produce a far more bizarre anomaly and is masterful at piecing bits that don't seem to fit into one whole picture. Soul Taker is more straightforward in storytelling and also doesn't manage to create as detailed a picture of its world as it could have. However, both are very interesting in their own right, and a must see for people who are interested in unique and experimental anime.

If you liked Juubee-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu add

...then you might like Blood-C add

Okay, okay, go ahead and laugh if you so please, but Saya Kisaragi's ditzy, happy-go-lucky personality could mirror Jiyuu Nanohana's personality. They, also, turn into powerful combatants once something triggers them to lose control of their persona and turn dangerous and cool. In Jiyuu's case, that something is a "magical/possessed" eyepatch that basically transforms her into the female version of Yagyu Jubei, and in Saya's case, it is generally resurfacing memories that changes her. Despite there being plenty of differences, I still think Blood-C ironically feels like Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl with considerably more edge and gore in fights, prettier CLAMP art, and less goofball humor. Blood-C's does fill in most of its plot holes and deliver a few plot twists; however, the bare bones plot in the first few episodes of Blood-C at least is reminiscent of Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl's weird and unusual style, humor, and slice of life bits. Neither are terrible to watch and don't really deserve such low ratings, but I feel both are generally either hit or miss kind of shows to alot of people.

If you liked Chikyuu Shoujo Arjuna add

...then you might like Kobato. add

You may think what the heck how are they alike? Well, the premise pretty much echos one another. They both include the uncommon theme of older girls with magical powers, and both main characters end up vowing to 'use Earth sympathy powers to save everyone' no matter how touching, preachy, or cheesy you may think that is. Your mileage may vary with both shows if the Earth sympathy type of awakening thing bugs the crap out of you or you get irritated anybody should even suggest that you should become more like I don't know...(the Amish, Saints, or Indians) or god forbid, that you should turn nice instead of naughty. However, in my opinion, aside from the strong streak of non-conventionalism/pacifism/conservatism/environmentalism/etc (all of which is especially rampant in Earth Maiden Arjuna) generally, the whole point of each show is for the characters to channel Martin Luther King Jr. or any other famous activist and every other thing that has ever mattered in the history of ever possibly. What do I mean? Well, watching either Kobato. or Earth Maiden Arjuna is good for you in actuality. You see, watching something like Earth Maiden Arjuna will make you think more about environment, sharing, working hard, living in peace, and equality if you don't already think about it. And then something like Kobato. will simply coexist in harmony in your presence in order to make you feel like a badass singing lullabies to babies, singing to trees, and befriending Angels in your neighborhood. These are positive shows that are in essence good for your soul; so, therefore, I recommend both.

If you liked Full Metal Panic! add

...then you might like Planetes add

One of the humorous jobs the main character in Full Metal Panic! has to do is...be the trashboy. Yes, both animes make a strangely poignant emphasis on taking care of the trash properly, and even though everyone makes fun of the task, it shows how big a deal it can be every now and then. In that regard, both shows have very similar playful humor not to mention tiny bits of blooming romance scattered throughout, while undertaking highly practical, dangerous, challenging missions. Oh yeah, you just can't forget! There are funny training moments, since space training and military training tends to be amusing in anime. Overall, there's cool action, technology, and ships! I think both shows also have to deal with terrorists and some scary "baddies" as their main threat as well. Both shows are very engaging to watch and very accessible; however, Planetes doesn't have mechas (I'm pretty sure, anyway) and has less action but has no less intrigue and suspense than Full Metal Panic! does. One more thing, even though there are some complex situations at hand, neither Planetes or Full Metal Panic! becomes too difficult or painful to understand.

If you liked Futatsu no Spica add

...then you might like Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. add

I would recommend AnoHana along with Twin Spica, why? I suppose Twin Spica is more mellow and is about a smaller group of teens that wants to travel to space, however, the dynamic of both shows feel the same. These two anime first focus on bright, optimistic, gifted children as they grow up and begin to realize how challenging it is to adapt to a much bigger picture of life than any child can possibly imagine. Well, of course, some of the angst will go off the meter because these peeps are still maturing, changing, fluctuating and all that good stuff, but I predict AnoHana will have many things to teach about friendship, the passing of time, resolving conflict, overcoming obstacles, teamwork, the human spirit, etc. just like Twin Spica. Just as a forewarning you may end up crying happy tears and/or tears of ultimate sadness, so you might need a box of tissues or maybe a roll of toilet paper. Also, one more thing, let's just say the astronaut with the Lion mask (Lion-san) and Menma are very similar, especially since they both never change and both have a wish/dream to fulfill.

If you liked Monster add

...then you might like Yuki no Joou (TV) add

Snow Queen is an anime adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, ahem, well this particular fairy tale should probably be a little familiar to most of you... The young girl, Gerda, is a witness to her beloved childhood friend, Kai's, disappearance so she sets out on a journey to rescue him and with very little assistance most of the time. She oftentimes succeeds based on the power of will and determination alone. Only a few other characters in her journey believe in her story, and the very few whom acknowledge the Snow Queen's actual existence are able to give her more clues where to go next. The story revolves around good, evil, happiness, sadness, life, death, cruelty, hope, finding love and compassion. Sooo...if that doesn't sound like the makings of a wonderful story then when else can I say? Also, if you don't think that sounds a little bit similar to Monster's plot then what else can I say? There are also characters in Snow Queen the anime that share the same names as a few of the characters in Monster (i.e. a little girl named Johanne, her mother named Nina, and her father named Karl). Oooh, seriously, I can't stress enough how both shows have astounding art and rather accurately drawn settings: Monster is set in Czechoslovakia/Germany and Snow Queen is set in and around Germany/Denmark (I think?). You will also notice the art style used in Snow Queen is very whimsical and at times when circumstances are no longer sweet and innocent it can be a little jarring. It is almost as if Franz Bonaparta's storybook characters would be right at home in this kind of atmosphere...yeah, try to ignore that I'm intentionally creating nightmarefuel, okay? You should expect, however, that Snow Queen is NOT nearly the kind of demented fairy tale à la Monster storybooks, then again it is NOT quite as innocent a children's fairy tale à la Disney movie (perhaps with the exception of the tragic Disney short film "The Little Match Girl." "Pinocchio," also, feels a little similar at times to "Snow Queen.") One more thing, Snow Queen has only been subbed in English up to episode 23 and is very slowly being subbed, unfortunately, but I still recommend whole heartedly that you check it out if you liked Monster or vice versa. Both shows get a 10/10 from me!

If you liked Toradora! add

...then you might like Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai add

Hm, let's see in a few words they're: upbeat and fun. But I shall go on to say that both shows tend to share a similar attitude in which characters handle situations: often somewhat brash or straightforward *cough* teenagers *cough*. Both shows can seem a little uneven sometimes in terms of enjoyment, but there are worthy moments to be had in each episode, regardless. Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai, of course, is about girls, girls, girls, and as for Toradora...well, the girls (Taiga, Minori, and Ami) pretty much take the show. Both shows have super shiny, slick quality in art and animation. Ahem, and last but not least "moe-fied" mothers who don't look like mothers strike again!

If you liked Sugar Sugar Rune add

...then you might like Kuragehime add

Well, I suppose you could say Sugar Sugar Rune is pretty much about two magical girls hiding the fact that they are witch otaku. Okay, okay...wait, no, so they're real witches. But aside from that almost every magical character from Sugar Sugar Rune wears brilliant outfits that generally remind me of Kuranosuke's style from Kuragehime. Oh yeah! Last but not least, both shows are very cute, colorful, funny, and lovable; although, one obviously belongs to the magical girl genre and the other does not.

If you liked NieA Under 7 add

...then you might like Kachou Ouji add

Both shows have 13 rather slow-paced episodes, plus both have a "last decade" look because they are from "last decade or rather." NieA_7 aliens are just there for some reason and The Legend of Black Heaven aliens are fighting a war in space close to Earth that is just there for some reason, so these aliens may be too much like humans but they're total oddballs as you may or may not be able to expect. Yup, it's all very nice...

If you liked Monster add

...then you might like Bokura no add

So, uhh, maybe it is kind of impulsive to compare Monster to Bokurano? But these two shows have incredible twists that might break your momma's back. (And a few Bokurano kids act about as bad as some of the kids from Monster.) They're both not 100% pessimistic, however, which is meant to be some kind of reassurance, right...right?