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If you liked Gon add

...then you might like Kaijuu no Kodomo add

Nature-themed manga, with lots of depictions of fauna (although Children of the Sea exclusively depicts marine life). Of course, they remain fundamentally different, for Gon is comedic, episodic and "face value", whereas Children of the Sea is serious, with a linear story and highly abstract.

If you liked Benkei in New York add

...then you might like Green Blood add

Both are highly different, but are united in that they are set in the USA and are based in two genres based from and influenced from their culture: film noir and western.

If you liked Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä add

...then you might like Kaijuu no Kodomo add

Children of the Sea and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind are both samples of great ecological storytelling, underlining the fact humanity is not separate from or above nature, but rather how it transcends our existence and achievements. Of course, they have differences: Nausicaä is a high fantasy epic with a post-apocalyptic setting (with splendid worldbuilding), whereas Children of the Sea follows a more supernatural mystery-like approach that focuses on marine biology and inciting awe over the sea and the cosmos.

If you liked Kabocha no Bouken add

...then you might like Ojisama to Neko add

Relaxed slice-of-life about the daily life of an owner and their cat. Not much to say, perhaps other than the fact Kabocha features more rich art and is completed.

If you liked Mononoke add

...then you might like Koushoku Ichidai Otoko add

Both anime are heavily inspired by ukiyo-e art and are set in the Edo period (though one of Mononoke's miniarcs are set in the Meiji Era). They are highly atmospheric works and deviate greatly from what is normally considered as anime.

If you liked Skyhigh add

...then you might like About Death add

As already hinted, both works are tied to the concept of afterlife and facing the consequences of our actions while living. For a change, I will focus on differences. 1.) About Death is a manhwa, with a format better suited for mobile devices and can be read while playing alongside special music. 2.) Its artstyle plays with a contrast: sequences at the material world are colorful and somewhat detailed whereas "God's" plane of existence is minimalist, black-and-white with lots of void space, hinting at its otherworldy nature. Skyhigh is more stylized and with a dark atmosphere, both at the Gate of Grudges and during sequences at the material world. 3.) Speaking of Skyhigh, its approach is definetely much darker; does not pull punches at portraying unpleasant or even downright rotten aspects of human nature and of Japanese society, however it's not for the sake of cynicism, but rather than to portray how humans have innate potential for goodness and must not reject empathy in favor of venting their negative emotions by cursing others. On the other hand, About Death is more introspective and philosophical, whereas the stories are much more variable and broad in tone and presentation. 4.) The concept of afterlife in Skyhigh is inspired by Buddhist traditions, whereas About Death (vaguely) draws inspiration from Christianity. The nature of the "gatekeeper" is also different in each work.

If you liked Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou add

...then you might like Omoide Emanon add

Both works aim to elicit bittersweet feelings over the transcience of things, in accordance with the "mono no aware" concept. As noted in another recommendation, both feature a female MC (Alpha is a gynoid though rather than biologically human) and their story is connected to their memories of the world.

If you liked Otoyomegatari add

...then you might like Rumspringa no Joukei add

Perhaps a very odd comparison, but here's the thing: both works exploit delibarate cultural dissonance. Whether these concern the Amish (Rumspringa) or 19th century Turkic peoples (Otoyomegatari), they portray traditional societies whose values deviate greatly from what many modern people would consider as acceptable, but without taking a stance and presenting from a neutral perspective. Be warned though: Rumspringa is a yaoi manga, so expect homosexual romance and sexual scenes. Likewise, Otoyomegatari portrays not-unheard-of practices in Islamic societies, such as child marriage and polygyny.

If you liked Majo to Neko no Hanashi add

...then you might like Ojisama to Neko add

Easily digestable and sweet iyashikei for cat lovers out there.

If you liked Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou add

...then you might like Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou add

Both works are special slice-of-life, iyashikei with a post-apocalyptic setting. Interactions with the environment play a huge role, as well as the apocalyptic element (especially in Girls' Last Tour). Drawing influence from the concept of "mono no aware", both works are meant to inspire bittersweet feelings about the impermanence of things, alongside appreciation for humble pleasures in life.

If you liked About Death add

...then you might like Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou add

Perhaps different at a first glance, but having completed both slice-of-life fiction I feel there is something very similar in what I extracted as a message: life waits for nobody, it is not foregranted and death awaits everyone eventually. Cherish your life and each and every moment in it.

If you liked Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan add

...then you might like Aggressive Retsuko (ONA) add

Both are comedic flash animation shows, that focus on the protagonists' daily life, and how their troublesome interactions with others influence their lives. Saiki is a more "affectionate" high-school comedy, whereas Aggretsuko is a biting satire against the workaholism in Japanese culture.

If you liked Ojiisan no Lamp add

...then you might like Shashinkan add

Great shorts, with a historical Japanese setting, whose stories are based on certain transitions during historical periods: 1. Ojiisan no Lamp is based on a technological transition during the late 19th century. Not going to spoil. 2. Shashinkan is a dramatic short whose setting covers part of the Interbellum, WWII up to postwar Japan.

If you liked Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä add

...then you might like Shuna no Tabi add

Both are fantasy manga drawn by Hayao Miyazaki, and their ideas have influenced the filmography of Studio Ghibli, Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa in particular. Also they are exciting and vivid for their respective length, Nausicaa in particularly being based on resplendent worldbuilding and ideas drawn from social and natural sciences, whereas Shuna no Tabi is based on its short adventure and beautiful full-colored panels.

If you liked Versailles no Bara add

...then you might like Emma add

Set in important historical time periods of a state that was once a major colonial empire based in Europe: 1. Emma is set in Great Britain during the late Victorian era, including the turn towards the 20th century. 2. Rose of Versailles is set in 18th century France, and covers the life of Marie Antoinette as well as related happenings up until her execution during the Reign of Terror. Both are highly based on romance but at the same time are also well-researched representations of these countries during each respective era.

If you liked Sennen Joyuu add

...then you might like Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni add

Might seem surprising, but I felt that these movies are more similar than what meets the eye. They both tell the story of a Japanese woman living before, during and after WW2 (of course, Millenium Actress also covers a time period exceeding the 1950s), the viewer practically witnessing them growing from childhood to adulthood and beyond. Taking the Japanese perspective of the war, both movies show that their culture is not characterised solely by atrocities and violence, unlike what is portrayed in many WW2-themed movies. Deeply connected to rebirth: rebirth of a society, of a country and of the people themselves.

If you liked Ping Pong the Animation add

...then you might like Mob Psycho 100 add

Ping Pong is similar to Mob Psycho because of the fact their artstyles are normally crude and perhaps, ugly, but their respective productions draw out the best of them and as a total work, they are gorgeous and with fluid animation. Apart from these, both works are unique coming-of-age stories (Mob Psycho though shines more in this department at its 2nd season).

If you liked Hwaja add

...then you might like About Death add

Being Korean webtoons rather than manga, they use a different format suitable to read on a mobile device. Of course, their similarites don't stop there. They are darker and better suited for a mature audience, whereas their simplicity and small number of chapters (Hwaja by the way is 35, not 10 chapters) makes them easy to be binged. About Death is by far my favourite though (and among my favourite works), because of its magnificent stories and messages.

If you liked 3-gatsu no Lion add

...then you might like Koe no Katachi add

Both are magnificent slice-of-life manga, that focus on strong character-driven drama, with believable and deep relationships and interactions between the cast. They are realistic, portray vividly the emotions and thoughts of the characters (especially of the troubled protagonists). I treat both as my favourite slice-of-life works, with great character development and enough catharsis to characterise these manga as "faith in humanity restored".

If you liked Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori add

...then you might like Versailles no Bara add

Both manga combine shoujo romance with a historical setting, albeit a different: Anatolia Story concerns the Hittite empire (located in modern-day Turkey) whereas Rose of Versailles represents France before and during the French Revolution. It must be mentioned though that Anatolia Story is a historical fantasy work rather than a more down-to-earth historical, unlike in Rose of Versailles (where there are no supernatural elements).

If you liked Da Yu Hai Tang (Movie) add

...then you might like Bakemono no Ko add

Both movies feature a spiritual realm in juxtaposition with a human world, and a male character being raised by a denizen of this realm in a parental fashion (under a different context, of course). They are both beautiful and pleasant movies, and at times certain details and animation sequences of Da Yu reminded me of Bakemono no Ko.

If you liked Vampire Hunter D (2000) add

...then you might like Juubee Ninpuuchou add

These old movies are animated by the same studio and directed by the same man, for whom it should be said that his style is dark. Both mix fantasy elements with a dark atmosphere and horror, thus making them fall into dark fantasy territory. Also, they mix both tragical and romantic elements.

If you liked Kick-Heart add

...then you might like Aggressive Retsuko (ONA) add

Aggretsuko is a series, and Kick-Heart a short film. But both anime seemed similar to me in a way: though played for comedy, they concern repressed emotions and letting them loose. Retsuko lets steam off by throat-singing metal, whereas the couple of luchadores express their lust (otherwise not possible to openly express, given their occupations) by over-the-top wrestling.

If you liked Flanders no Inu (Movie) add

...then you might like Tibet Inu Monogatari add

Both movies treat a dog-child relationship, and how the noble animal helps the child cope with hardships. They also depict their respective real-life geographical regions (and the daily life of the peoples) with meticulous detail. Of course, I prefer Dog of Flanders by far, and believe it is a historical drama masterpiece, whereas I did not like Tibet Inu much because of reasons such as its characterization and a supernatural twist.

If you liked Hametsu no Mars add

...then you might like Inferno Cop add

Both are examples of "so bad, it's good" anime, and found both of them to be hilarious in their own ways. Whether it is animation, sound or plot, they are not to be taken seriously. Not one bit. Their essential difference is that Hametsu's comedy is totally unintentional, whereas Inferno Cop is meant to be such.

If you liked Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica add

...then you might like Beastars add

It might surprising, but I see quite some similarities with Beastars and my favourite anime. First of all, both make use of a type of animation rarely seen in anime: stop-motion. More precisely, the OP of Beastars and multiple witches and their labyrinths in PMMM are animated according to this style. Second, their OSTs are splendid (in my opinion, PMMMs is by far richer and much more varied, that without even counting the trilogy of movies) and the soundtracks are fitting like a glove to the scenes. Third, they make great use of symbolisms to express their themes. Fourth, they both take a respective concept and toy with it in a way that shows how it would be translated to reality: in Beastars, that of a society of anthropomorphic animals whereas in Madoka, that of magical girls fighting monsters-of-the-week on behalf of a cute mentor-mascot. Both display the implications for these settings, if played realistically, but also use them as a vehicle to pass messages for people in real-life.

If you liked Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa add

...then you might like Steamboy add

Both are rare and good samples of steampunk anime, which should be checked by fans of the genre. Their stories are far from their most powerful card, and in fact feel generic, and these movies also flat as far as messages and characterization are concerned. But, they are easily among the most beautiful of their time, and hold up to this day, Steamboy in particular. Great direction and their aesthetic is rich and detailed. They are also well-rounded movies, and can be easily accessible even to people who do not watch anime.

If you liked Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Adolescence Mokushiroku add

...then you might like Macross: Do You Remember Love? add

Both movies are alternate versions of larger classic series, and feature some of the finest samples of animation and glamorous style in pre-2000 animated movies. Both can stand on their own even without viewing their parent series, though the Utena movie perhaps even more, as it actually deviates totally from the plot of its series (and embraces a totally allegorical way of telling the story), whereas the Macross movie might require watching the series moreso to better connect with the characters.

If you liked Tonari no Yamada-kun add

...then you might like Kaguya-hime no Monogatari add

Both are directed by Isao Takahata, and feature a minimalist (but by no means cheap) and in fact very charming artstyle. Aesthetically speaking, they are by far the more distinctive Ghibli movies, resembling a watercolor-style (as a matter of fact, Kaguya's backgrounds are indeed watercolor). Their themes are also related to family: Kaguya-hime treats a sadder aspect of parenthood, that of parents clipping the wings off their children, whereas Yamada is a lighter comedy that nonetheless is still focused on a family with occasionally dysfunctional dynamics.

If you liked Texhnolyze add

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

At first glance different, but: both are influenced heavily by philosophy and have a slow but natural pacing that gives plenty of time for the viewer to process the plot. Apart from that, both anime feature great atmosphere and ambiance (and in fact rely heavily on them); Texhnolyze especially, but Kino does not falter behind e.g in sound direction. Also, the anime tells the events from a neutral perspective, in order for the viewer to make their own conclusions from what is presented. As a matter of fact, they are from the same season, Spring 2003.