 If you liked
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari
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 ...then you might like
Sarazanmai
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These shows teach the characters life lessons with the help of small animal companions. While the directing style and general mood is often quite different (Udon being much more cutesy and Sarazanmai being... well... Sarazanmai), they give me similar vibes in terms of how the characters grow and learn more about themselves through the help of these small companions (or by becoming the companions). They are primarily about people dealing with and overcoming their past; things that they would rather keep closely guarded in their hearts that are forced out into the open for them to wrestle with.