 If you liked
Haibane Renmei
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 ...then you might like
Aria the Origination
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Both shows evoke emotions, have subtle character development and take place in astounding settings. Haibane is darker though, while Aria is way longer, features a bigger cast and is episodic for most part (requires the two previous seasons).
Both Aria the Origination and Haibane Renmei are slice of life, with themes of growing up and a strong melancholy undertone. Both also have beautiful art and settings inspired by Europe, though Aria's is Italian and Haibane Renmei's is Central European. Haibane Renmei is not as sweet and happy as Aria, and it uses fantasy elements where Aria uses sci-fi elements, but both shows are beautiful, moving, and combine slice of life stories with great art and likable characters.