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If you liked Madlax add

...then you might like Princess Principal add

"Princess Principal" is regarded by those who have seen the "Girls with Guns" trilogy as the spiritual successor to those anime, and for good reason. Not only do they all feature badass female characters participating in shady professions, but they also have the same composer (Yuki Kajiura). Of the three, I'd say "Princess Principal" represents "Madlax" the most. Both have settings divided into two parts, with the deuteragonist (Charlotte and Margaret) being non-combatants with an upper-class background. The protagonists (Ange and Madlax) are both secret agents who are frequently deployed for missions by a mysterious contact and become the protector of the deuteragonist. In both cases, they are assisted by a bunch of other girls from various backgrounds. I also find Beatrice and Elenore to be quite similar in their kindness and devotion to Charlotte and Margaret, respectively. Both shows are also rather out of the ordinary- "Princess Principal" is steampunk while "Madlax" has various supernatural elements. While "Princess Principal" is still ongoing as of writing, I'd say that I prefer it to "Madlax", as it has better music and much better visuals.

If you liked Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo add

...then you might like ReLIFE add

Both are school life anime about a young man with no particularly outstanding skills who gets thrust into an environment of wacky people due to certain circumstances. Sorata and Arata have similar sounding names and serve as the straight man to the rest of the cast, while Mashiro and Chizuru are very smart but also socially awkward and borderline emotionless, as well as having the same seiyu (Ai Kayano). In both cases, the two main characters fall in love with each other overtime. Jin and Ryo act as an advisor to the main character but have a couple of traits that get on their nerves (Jin's a womanizer while Ryo enjoys winding Arata up), while Misaki and An are both very cheerful girls who are smarter than they look and act. Nanami and Rena are also quite similar, in that they're both popular and independent girls who face similar challenges over the story, though Nanami is undeniably nicer and more well-adjusted than Rena is. Even Ryunosuke and Kazuomi are similar- they're both voiced by Blake Shepard, are very intelligent and are often blunt and insensitive towards others, though Kazuomi is often unaware he's been rude, while Ryunosuke knows full well he's being rude but just doesn't care. Both shows also deal with similar themes, the most obvious being that life doesn't always go the way you want it to, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep trying and hoping for the best. The main difference between them is that "Sakurasou" is more lighthearted than "ReLife", while also being more grounded in reality. Both are well worth watching, though I prefer "Sakurasou" overall.

If you liked Higashi no Eden add

...then you might like Mirai Nikki (TV) add

Both are sci-fi anime with the same premise of 12 people with supernatural phones that help achieve their goals- in "Mirai Nikki", the 12 people are competing to become God, while in "Eden of the East", they're using money stored on the phone to benefit Japan and fulfill their roles as saviours. In both cases, they have a mysterious being whom they can contact and ask for advice from (Deus Ex Machina and Juiz). The main difference is that "Eden of the East"'s characters are older and have very different personalities. Essentially, "Mirai Nikki" can be seen as "Eden of the East"'s much more intelligent brother, being better in pretty much every way.

If you liked NHK ni Youkoso! add

...then you might like ReLIFE add

Both shows follow adult protagonists who have hit rock bottom and live alone in an apartment with little to support themselves. In both cases, they meet a mysterious person who is doing a program to help people readjust to society, and after thinking it over, they agree to take on the program. They also end up meeting a black-haired girl who seems to have it together by the protagonist's standards, but is soon to be revealed to have some serious issues of her own. The twist is that in "Welcome to the NHK", the person doing the program and the girl are the same person, while in "ReLife", they're different people. Personally, I think "Welcome to the NHK" is better, though both are well worth watching, especially if you enjoy mature slice-of-life anime.

If you liked Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo add

...then you might like Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka add

They have the same animation studio, and follow a young boy (Sorata/Bell) who ends up falling in love with a blonde, highly talented girl who doesn't show much emotion but is very kind-hearted (Mashiro/Aiz), and want nothing more than to stand alongside them, but often feel like their inferior. Both shows also have a number of the same voice actors (Sorata and Bell are voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Misaki and Hestia are voiced by Luci Christian, Jin and Ares are voiced by Scott Gibbs, Nanami and Loki are voiced by Christina Kelly etc.) The main difference between them, of course, is that "Sakurasou" is a slice-of-life show while "Danmachi" is a fantasy action series. I prefer "Sakurasou" as it has a deeper story, more developed characters and better music.

If you liked Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! add

...then you might like Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! add

Both are comedies which follow a brown-haired teenager who just wants to be a normal person instead of a great hero (Yuuta was a chunibyou in his past but now wants to be a normal guy, while Kazuma initially wants to be a hero but overtime is more concerned about just living his life). In both cases, they meet a young girl who wears an eyepatch and is a chunibyou who claims to wield dark magic (though Megumin is being serious when she says that) and keep getting dragged into one crazy situation after another in spite of themselves. In general, a lot of the characters can be compared: Yuuta=Kazuma Rikka=Megumin Kumin=Wiz Satone=Yunyun Nibutani=Aqua Dekomori=Darkness Isshiki=Kyoya Both shows have two seasons and a movie (though a third season of "Konosuba" has been confirmed), with the movie being the best part of both shows. They also can both be cringeworthy at times, but surprisingly wholesome when you look past that. I prefer "Love, Chunibyou & Other Delusions", as it has a much better story, better visuals and more likable characters, though "Konosuba" has better sound design.

If you liked Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

...then you might like Princess Principal add

Both are dark, complex anime with strong female characters, revolving around a group of 5 girls, and have the same composer (Yuki Kajiura). Additionally, pretty much all of the main characters can be compared to each other: Madoka====>Beatrice- Kindest members of the group who act as the emotional centre, disapprove of the more shady actions of the others and have similar hairstyles. Homura====>Ange- Very stoic and serious girls who care more about protecting the one they love than they do about the bigger picture. Sayaka====>Chise- Japanese, wield swords, very stubborn and cause the most conflict in the group. Kyoko====>Dorothy- Ruthless, slow to trust, prone to grinning menacingly, and have a very tragic past involving their father in some way. Mami====>Charlotte- Blonde, refined and generally very nice but also have their creepy moments. Both are well worth watching, though I think "Madoka Magica" is slightly better.

If you liked Higashi no Eden add

...then you might like Zankyou no Terror add

Both are conspiracy thriller anime centred around terrorism in Japan, revolving around people who are designated by numbers. Though ironically enough, despite being designated as No. 9, Takizawa acts a lot more like Twelve, with many of Nine's traits being present in Hirasawa instead. I also find Saki and Lisa to be quite similar, in that they're both ordinary girls who get pulled into the plot against their wills and develop a close relationship with Takizawa and Twelve, respectively. I do, however, find Saki a lot easier to put up with than Lisa, in that she's actually helpful and doesn't spend the whole series letting people walk all over her. Both shows also have a blue-haired woman who is clearly a bit unstable, despite their good publicity and respectable jobs. I prefer "Terror in Resonance" overall, as it has better plot, visuals and music, though "Eden of the East" edges it out in the character department.

If you liked Amagi Brilliant Park add

...then you might like Charlotte add

Honestly, this recommendation is worth making for the show's protagonists alone. Not only do Yuu and Seiya look pretty much identical, and have the same seiyu, but they're both very intelligent yet egotistical teenagers who end up getting strong-armed by a girl into helping a group of people, and they ultimately yet reluctantly accept, though overtime they grow to genuinely care about the people they're trying to help. Nao and Isuzu also have somewhat similar appearances, though personality-wise, they're very different. While "Charlotte" doesn't have any particular advantages over "Amagi", I will say that I preferred it overall, though both are at least watchable.

If you liked Death Note add

...then you might like Charlotte add

For anyone who's seen "Death Note" and ever found themselves asking the question "What if Light Yagami was forced to use his powers for good?", "Charlotte" is here to provide that answer. The two anime start very much the same way, with a cynical teenager discovering a supernatural power (or rather weapon, if you want to be specific in "Death Note"'s case) and start using it for their own selfish gain. However, they end up going in completely different directions- while Light remains anonymous and quickly becomes the villain in his own story, Yuu is ousted early on and is forced to use his power for others instead of himself, becoming a lot more likable and heroic in the process. Additionally, even at his worst, it's clear that Yuu cares a lot about his sister Ayumi, while Light cares about his sister Sayu about as much as he does anyone else... which to say, not at all. I prefer "Charlotte", as it has better characters and is more enjoyable, though "Death Note" has a better story.

If you liked Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu add

...then you might like Charlotte add

Both are anime focusing on teenagers who are members of a group investigating supernatural phenomenon. They both have a lot of the same elements like science-fiction, comedy, slice-of-life and conspiracy, as well as several characters with similar personalities: Kyon====>Yuu- Cynical, sarcastic, and have a younger sister who annoys them but whom they love regardless. Haruhi====>Nao- Bossy leaders of the group who aren't above using blackmail to achieve their goals. Itsuki====>Joujiro- The other guy in the group, who are generally friendlier and more cheerful than the main character but get on their nerves for one reason or another. Mikuru====>Yusa- Cheerful, orange-haired girls who have an unexpected side to them. However, the only thing "Charlotte" matches "Haruhi Suzumiya" in is visuals, as it is worse in just about every other regard.

If you liked Juuni Kokuki add

...then you might like Kyou kara Maou! add

Both are early-2000s anime about a teenager who is suddenly pulled into a fantasy world to be the new ruler of a kingdom, something that had been chosen for them before they were born. In both cases, they are brought there via a portal opening in a body of water, and meet various people who help them grow into their new role as they gradually learn more and more about the world. Amusingly, Dorothy Elias-Fahn, Youko's English voice actor in "The Twelve Kingdoms", voices Yuri's mother Miko in "Kyo Kara Maoh!". I prefer "Kyo Kara Maoh!", as it has better voice acting and music and is just a lot more fun while also managing to tell a good story.

If you liked Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo add

...then you might like No Game No Life add

The genres and stories are very different, but both shows have more in common than they seem. Both have two main characters with very similar sounding names, with Sora and Shiro being shortened versions of Sorata and Mashiro. They both star a young girl who is exceptionally skilled in a certain field (for Mashiro, it's art, for Shiro, it's video games) but ultimately are very dependent and can't do much on their own (Mashiro needs help with the most basic of things, while Shiro has a panic attack when separated from Sora). They also have the same voice actress in both languages (Ai Kayano and Caitlynn French). The male leads, Sorata and Sora, are normal in comparison to the female lead (though Sorata more so than Sora) and working to keep up with Mashiro/Shiro is a driving motivation for both of them. They also suffer from an inferiority complex, though Sora is better at hiding it. Personality-wise, they're very different, with Sora being a lot hammier, more vulgar and perverted than Sorata, though they are both voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka in Japanese, and while Sora's English voice actor, Scott Gibbs, doesn't voice Sorata, he's still present in the series as Jin (who funnily enough, has a fair bit in common with Sora himself). I think "The Pet Girl of Sakurasou" is better in pretty much every way, but that's just me, and I did overall enjoy both.

If you liked Hyouka add

...then you might like Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! add

Both shows have the same studio and revolve around the members of a school club. The male lead is a seemingly unremarkable teenage boy who just wants to have a normal life, only to be pulled into one crazy situation after another by a quirky, black-haired girl. In addition, while "Love, Chunibyou and Other Delusions" is a study of chunibyou as the name implies, with most of the main characters having it, the main characters in "Hyouka" are chunibyou to an extent as well, often acting like detectives despite being members of the Classic Literature Club. I prefer "Love, Chunibyou and Other Delusions", as it has a more complete story, more developed characters and is more enjoyable. That said, if you like Kyoto Animation, you will probably enjoy both.

If you liked K add

...then you might like Bungou Stray Dogs add

Both are urban fantasies that revolve around the conflicts between various groups with supernatural powers. The main character is a kind, white-haired young man who gets pulled into the conflicts against his will, and soon discovers that he's more like these people than he thinks, with many people coming after him for one reason or another. They both have a predominantly male cast, but a fair share of female characters as well. Many of the characters can also be compared: Atsushi=Shiro Dazai=Saruhiko Kyoka=Anna Kunikida=Munakata Fukuzawa=Kuroh Ranpo=Izumo (sort of) Chuuya=Misaki Higuchi=Seri Lucy=Neko I prefer "Bungou Stay Dogs", as it has a better story, more developed characters and more memorable music, though "K" has better visuals.

If you liked Chobits add

...then you might like Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo add

Both revolve around a young man who finds himself having to take care of a blonde-haired stoic girl with pretty much no independence. In both cases, they live in a block of rooms filled with people with their own quirks, wants and problems and attend school while taking care of the girl. As the series goes on, Mashiro and Chi become more expressive and emotional and fall in love with Sorata/Hideki. There are some differences between them, however; "Chobits" is sci-fi while "The Pet Girl of Sakurasou" is completely ordinary, with Chi being a robot and Mashiro simply being an eccentric girl. "Chobits"'s cast is also older, though not by much. I prefer "The Pet Girl of Sakurasou", as it has a better story and more developed characters.

If you liked Rinne no Lagrange add

...then you might like Robotics;Notes add

Both are sci-fi mecha anime set in a semi-rural environment, revolving around a club led by a kind-hearted, energetic teenage girl. In both cases, the club the heroine is the president of was previously led by a relative of theirs who now works as a scientist (the Robotics Club was led by Akiho's sister, Misaki, while the Jersey Club was led by Madoka's cousin, Yoko). The main villains also have very similar skills and goals, though to say any more would be a huge spoiler. I think both shows are equally good- "Robotics;Notes" has a better story and visuals while "Rinne no Lagrange" has better sound design and is just more enjoyable. Basically, if you like one, you probably like both.

If you liked Shiki add

...then you might like Tokyo Ghoul add

Both are horror anime revolving around a conflict between humans and vampire-like beings (Shiki and Ghouls), which, in both shows, are identifiable by their pitch-dark eyes. Both shows also feature a character who writes morbid fiction (Seishin/Takatsuki) and a character who enjoys reading their work (Sunako/Kaneki). In both cases, the two meet and develop a rather strange relationship. There are some differences between them, however; "Shiki" is a mystery series, while "Tokyo Ghoul" is action. "Tokyo Ghoul", as the name suggests, is set in an urban environment, while "Shiki"'s setting is rural. Finally, while "Tokyo Ghoul" is unquestionably Kaneki's story, "Shiki" is more of an ensemble piece. I prefer "Shiki", as it has a much better story and really makes you wonder who the real monster is, something "Tokyo Ghoul" attempts but largely fails at.

If you liked Busou Renkin add

...then you might like Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works add

The premises are surprisingly similar. In both cases, the main character is an ordinary high-school student who gets killed and the main heroine uses a mysterious device to revive them. As a result, the main character gets dragged into a conflict he didn't know existed and teams up with the heroine to survive, with the heroine becoming something of a mentor to them. Personality-wise, the main characters are quite similar, with Shirou and Kazuki being kind-hearted boys who go out of their way to help those in need (though Kazuki doesn't take it to the same ridiculous martyr levels that Shirou does), while Rin and Tokiko are badass action girls who are quite cold to Shirou/Kazuki at first but warm up to them overtime and eventually fall in love with them. However, "Fate/stay night" is better in basically every possible way.

If you liked Kore wa Zombie desu ka? add

...then you might like Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! add

Both are comedy shows with the same animation studio where the main character dies and is brought back to life in some way (Ayumu becomes a zombie while Kazuma is transported to another world). As a result, they find themselves in a world full of weird stuff and wind up living together with three strange girls. In both cases, these include a kind-hearted, armoured girl who can't stand to see anyone get hurt (Eucliwood/Darkness) and a diminutive magical girl with a temper as short as she is (Haruna/Megumin). While both shows are extremely funny, I prefer "Is this a Zombie?", as it has better visuals and the characters are a lot more lovable. That's just me, though, and I'd say if you enjoy one, you will enjoy both.

If you liked Noir add

...then you might like Kiddy Grade add

Both are early-2000s anime which follow a pair of young women who take on various missions given to them by a mysterious higher-up. In both cases, the two girls have a 'brains and brawn' dynamic (though it's a lot more blatant with Éclair and Lumiere than it is with Mirielle and Kirika) and initially don't get along too well but become closer overtime. Also, in both shows, Monica Rial voices the short girl who doesn't show much emotion. The main difference between them is that "Kiddy Grade" is a (relatively) lighthearted sci-fi series while "Noir" is darker and more down-to-earth. I prefer "Kiddy Grade", as it has slightly better art and is more enjoyable, though "Noir" has better music. Still, both are worth watching if you like strong female characters.

If you liked Bleach add

...then you might like Kimetsu no Yaiba add

"Demon Slayer" is considered by some to be this generation's version of "Bleach" for a reason. Both are fantasy action anime about an organization of people who protect humanity from demons. In both cases, there are several ranks for both the good guys and the bad guys, with the highest ranked getting the most focus after the main characters. Basically, the 13 Court Guard Squad Captains are the Hashira, while the Espada are the Twelve Kizuki. While Ichigo and Tanjiro seem to have nothing in common on the surface, and indeed they are very, very different, they do have one major thing in common- they're both very protective older brothers, with the reason they became a Soul Reaper/Demon Slayer being to protect their younger sister(s). They also have much simpler goals than a usual shounen protagonist- Ichigo just wants to save and protect as many people as he can while Tanjiro just wants to cure his sister, with his revenge against Muzan being more of a side thing. I think "Bleach" is better, due to having more complexity to its story and characters, but that's just me. In any case, both are well worth watching if you enjoy this kind of anime.

If you liked D.Gray-man add

...then you might like Kimetsu no Yaiba add

Oh, where to begin? Both are dark fantasy shounen action anime that revolve around an organization of people who protect humanity from demons (in "D.Gray-man", they're called Akuma, but it's the same basic thing). They both have four main characters, three boys and one girl, all of whom are similar to each other: Allen=Tanjiro===> Scarred, kind-hearted 15-year-old boys who show sympathy even for the demons of the series and give a whole new meaning to "killing with kindness." Lenalee=Nezuko===> Yamato nadeshikos who fight primarily using kicks, are very protective of their "family" and have an extremely protective older brother. Kanda=Inosuke===> Dumbest and rudest of the four, very arrogant and short-tempered and frequently pick fights with allies and enemies alike. Lavi=Zenitsu===> Bipolar, sleep often and wield lightning-based attacks. Additionally, in terms of role, the Demon Slayer Corps is the Black Order, the Twelve Kizuki are the Noah Family and Muzan himself is the Millennium Earl. Both anime also take injuries seriously, in that if someone breaks a bone, they're not going to be fine after only a day or two. Additionally, "Demon Slayer"'s "The Song of Tanjiro Kamado" draws a few cues from "D.Gray-man"'s "The 14th Song". While I can't say for certain, since "Demon Slayer" is still ongoing, so far I'd say both shows are equally good, with "D.Gray-man" having a better story, and "Demon Slayer" having better visuals and music. Basically, if you've watched one, you should definitely watch the other.

If you liked Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei add

...then you might like Kimetsu no Yaiba add

Both are supernatural action anime following an older brother dedicated to protecting their adorable little sister. In both cases, the siblings have a one year age gap between them. However, while Nezuko and Miyuki have more-or-less the same personality (minus the brother complex in Nezuko's case), Tanjiro and Tatsuya are almost completely different, with Tatsuya being much colder, more cynical and ruthless than Tanjiro. They also have several of the same voice actors (Inosuke and Masaki are voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Mitsuri and Mayumi are voiced by Kana Hanazawa, Shinobu and Miyuki are voiced by Saori Hayami, Sanemi and Katsuto are voiced by Kaiji Tang, Akaza and Zhou are voiced by Lucien Dodge, Enmu and Mikihiko are voiced by Landon McDonald, Kaigaku and Tatsuya are voiced by Alejandro Saab etc.). Basically, if you're one of those people who were put off by some of the controversial elements of "The Irregular at Magic High School", then "Demon Slayer" should make for an adequate substitute.

If you liked Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai add

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

Both are slice-of-life romantic comedies focusing on a group of teenagers who hang out in a club together (okay, the Student Council isn't technically a club, but the point still remains). Both are very funny, yet feature a complex cast of characters who are all far more than they seem. Kaguya and Yozora are both jaded, highly intelligent black-haired girls with warped worldviews who are much more than they seem even by their show's standards (Kaguya is somehow even DEEPER than Yozora, which I previously didn't even think was possible) and have a friend whom they constantly insult (mentally in Kaguya's case, verbally in Yozora's case). Miyuki and Kodaka, on the other hand, are both hard-working, kind-hearted boys with blonde hair and a stern expression, and a little sister who they look after but have a somewhat belligerent relationship with. Chika and Sena are especially similar, as not only are they the aforementioned friend who Kaguya/Yozora constantly insults, but they're both haughty, big-breasted rich girls who are very intelligent with an attachment to the male lead's younger sister. They even have the same English VA (Jad Saxton) and a similar running gag of running out of the room crying. Both shows also have a part-foreign blonde maid who rarely emotes (Ai/Stella). However, "Kaguya-sama" is better than "Haganai" in just about every conceivable way, meaning if you like the latter, you will definitely like the former.

If you liked Ookami to Koushinryou add

...then you might like Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari add

Both are fantasy anime featuring protagonists who travel the world as merchants. In both cases, they're accompanied by a beautiful woman who is half-human, half-beast (Raphtalia is a tanuki, while Holo is a wolf). The main difference between them is that "Shield Hero" is an action-oriented anime that has the merchant and economic parts as more of a side thing, while with "Spice and Wolf" it's the other way round. Raphtalia is also nicer than Holo, the latter of whom has a rather cruel and manipulative streak. I think "Shield Hero" is better, as it has better visuals and characters as well as a wider audience appeal.

If you liked Juuni Kokuki add

...then you might like Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari add

"Shield Hero" can easily be read as the antithesis to "The Twelve Kingdoms". Both are decon-recon switches of "trapped in another world" stories which have the protagonist be dragged to the world as a chosen one, but become very jaded by their troubles before rising up and becoming stronger people who aid others, and become close friends with a half-beast person. Both also deal with politics and feature a red-haired, green-eyed woman as a major character. The similarities end there. In "Shield Hero", people from our world are worshipped as legendary heroes, while in "The Twelve Kingdoms" (or specifically in the Kingdom of Kou), they are reviled as monsters and executed on sight. The protagonists are almost complete opposites- Youko is a teenage girl who starts off very shy with low self-esteem, which she was like before she came to the Kingdoms, but soon becomes much stronger and more confident after becoming a Queen and decides to stay in the Kingdoms, while remaining very kind and sensitive throughout, while Naofumi is an adult man who starts off nice but becomes extremely bitter and wrathful as a result of his ordeals, is despised by the kingdom he was summoned to, and remains adamant on going home even when things start to go well for him. "The Twelve Kingdoms" strongly opposes revenge, instead focusing on themes of kindness and forgiveness. "Shield Hero", on the other hand, favours revenge, while still making a point about not letting it consume you. "Shield Hero" is a very action-oriented series with the politics being more of a background thing. "The Twelve Kingdoms" is the exact opposite, focusing on how things work in the Kingdoms with the action scenes being few and far between. Additionally, in "The Twelve Kingdoms", the green-eyed redhead is the hero, while in "Shield Hero", she's the villain. I prefer "Shield Hero", since many parts of "The Twelve Kingdoms" feel very dated.

If you liked InuYasha add

...then you might like Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari add

Both are fantasy anime which have one of the main characters transported to another world (in fact, "Inuyasha" can easily be read as a proto-isekai story) and contain a number of similar elements like action, drama, romance (though moreso in "Inuyasha") and some elements of horror. Above all else, Inuyasha and Naofumi are very, very, very, VERY similar- they're both very rude, bitter, sarcastic, stubborn to a fault, don't trust anyone, generally prefer to stay out of matters that don't concern them (though they can be persuaded otherwise) and have a dark side that keeps trying to take them over, but are good at heart and very protective of the few they care about. Oh, and they both became that way as a result of being outcasts and getting betrayed by a woman, though in Inuyasha's case, the truth turns out to be a lot more complicated. Kagome and Raphtalia are also similar, as they're both very kind and caring girls who are extremely loyal to the male lead (possibly to a fault) and gradually heal their wounded hearts, though they aren't above scolding them at times. They also both wield a weapon that compliments the male lead's (Kagome wields a bow to Inuyasha's sword, while Raphtalia wields a sword to Naofumi's shield). In both cases, the main characters are assisted by an old woman who can hold her own in a fight (Kaede/Granny) and a highly skilled blacksmith (Totosai/Erhart). Essentially, "Shield Hero" is just like any of those InuKag fanfics where Kagome's a half-demon and Inuyasha's a human.

If you liked Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica add

...then you might like Hataraku Maou-sama! add

Both shows revolve around the relationship between a Hero and a demon, opening when the Hero ends up defeating a demon and driving them to our world (in "Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero", the hero brings a demon's daughter to his world after killing her father, while in "The Devil is a Part-Timer", the Devil is driven to our world after being defeated by the hero). The two shows feature a number of the same genres (action, comedy and fantasy) and the female leads share the same voice actress in both languages (Yoko Hikasa and Felecia Angelle). I prefer "The Devil is a Part-Timer" as it has better characters, is more original and is just a lot more fun overall.

If you liked Blood+ add

...then you might like Dance in the Vampire Bund add

Both revolve around the struggles of a queen of vampires, as she fights against her own kind due to them not sharing her views or sympathy for humans. In both cases, they have a servant by their side who is eternally loyal to them and has been with them for many years, though their relationship starts off strained in the beginning, due to one of them having amnesia (in "Blood+", it's the queen who has amnesia, while in "Vampire Bund", it's the servant). In both cases, a major part of the plot revolves around the amnesiac regaining their memories. I prefer "Blood+", as it has a much better story and more developed characters, though "Vampire Bund" has better music and voice acting.