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If you liked Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG add

...then you might like Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the Movie add

Oshii clearly cribbed from his own work when conceptualizing the narrative for 2nd GIG and expanded on it. It's a narrative revolving around sociopolitical circumstances being manipulated by duplicitous government officials as well as an idealistic white-haired former soldier.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Shoujo Kakumei Utena add

Dense, cerebral and heavily stylized takes on the theme of human relationships.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Devilman: Crybaby add

Go Nagai's Devilman manga influenced many titles, including Hideaki Anno's magnum opus. They both feature teenage protagonists, Lovecraftian monsters as well as religious and apocalyptic imagery.

If you liked Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu add

...then you might like Devilman: Crybaby add

These violent, misanthropic anime revolving around teenagers playing host to supernatural entities are modernized takes on seminal manga.

If you liked Tsumiki no Ie add

...then you might like Shelter (Music) add

These are both short films that rely primarily on visuals to tell their respective stories, both of which are about memories of a deceased loved one.

If you liked Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann add

...then you might like Kill la Kill add

Both hyperbolic and zany in nature, they feature eccentric casts, epic scales and distinctive art styles.

If you liked Baccano! add

...then you might like 91 Days add

These gangster series are both set during the prohibition era and hearken back to classic Hollywood films. They also utilize relatively subdued artstyles.

If you liked Shurayuki-hime add

...then you might like Sasori add

These seinen manga from the 1970s both feature strong, cunning female leads bent on revenge. They have also both been adapted into live action films with Meiko Kaji in both titular roles.

If you liked Mushishi add

...then you might like Black Jack add

These series are both episodic and revolve around an ambiguous man who helps people with bizarre ailments. They also evoke eerie atmospheres.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like NHK ni Youkoso! add

The themes of self-worth, escapism and communication are explored in both of these shows.

If you liked Mousou Dairinin add

...then you might like Serial Experiments Lain add

Short, surreal series that explore themes regarding the spread of information and ideas.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni add

...then you might like Serial Experiments Lain add

Science fiction titles from the 1990s that delve into the minds of their adolescent protagonists. They are also very cerebral and have some nightmarish imagery.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Akira add

Rightfully regarded as classics, these seminal sci-fi anime are both very cerebral at times and deal with the themes of teen angst and depression (albeit in different ways).

If you liked Kenpuu Denki Berserk add

...then you might like Hunter x Hunter (2011) add

The friendship between Gon and Killua from HxH is somewhat reminiscent of the friendship between Guts and Griffith from Berserk. Both Griffith and Gon have goals which they deeply wish to fulfill while Guts and Killua simply strive to help their friend achieve said goal while not having ambitions of their own. Helping their friends give them a sense of purpose. The two shows also feature incredibly memorable side characters and fleshed out settings.

If you liked Soukihei MD Geist add

...then you might like Angel Cop add

Both are titles from the schlock OVA boom during the late 80s and early 90s. Expect excessive violence, profanity, cheesy dialogue and over the top dystopian stories.

If you liked Elfen Lied add

...then you might like Gantz add

Lots of blood, nudity and misanthropy to go around.

If you liked Shinseiki Evangelion add

...then you might like Nana add

Both are character driven shows that deal with the themes of human interaction. The characters of Hachiko and Nana are similar to Shinji and Misato respectively.

If you liked Vampire Sensou add

...then you might like Kimera add

They are both schlock OVA titles from the 90s that revolve around alien vampires and their large scale conflict that a human gets caught up in.

If you liked Ergo Proxy add

...then you might like Tenshi no Tamago add

These are both dystopian anime with Gothic decor and atmospheres. They also have intellectually challenging narratives.

If you liked Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann add

...then you might like JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV) add

Both are incredibly over the top and manly action series that throw logic out the window at every given opportunity in exchange for sheer awesomeness!

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...then you might like add

Deep short films that will alter your perception of reality

If you liked Angel Cop add

...then you might like Inferno Cop add

Both are incredibly over the top anime involving cops. They are also gifts from the gods that no mere mortal is worthy of laying their eyes upon.

If you liked Mirai Nikki (TV) add

...then you might like Btooom! add

Violent, edgy survival game anime that have the characters using unconventional means to fight (in Mirai Nikki they use supernatural phones and in BTOOOM they only use bombs)

If you liked Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku add

...then you might like Hotaru no Haka add

Two of the most heartbreaking and emotionally engaging anime ever made. They both deal with war and how children are affected by it. In all likelihood both will make you cry.

If you liked Kidou Senshi Zeta Gundam add

...then you might like Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven add

These are both mecha shows that revolve around a boy who joins a rebel faction. He initially has trouble fitting in but he eventually gets by. They also have green haired love interests.

If you liked Texhnolyze add

...then you might like Kenpuu Denki Berserk add

Dark and at times very brutal anime featuring gritty atmospheres and mature subject matter.

If you liked Texhnolyze add

...then you might like Tenshi no Tamago add

Both feature very little dialogue, ambiguous settings, dark and brooding atmospheres and depressing endings.

If you liked Innocence add

...then you might like Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1: Fukan Fuukei add

Both feature stunning and detailed visuals, dark atmospheres, plenty of philosophical monologues and visual metaphors.

If you liked Akira add

...then you might like Genocyber add

These anime both feature telekinetic beings, experiments conducted by secret organizations on said telekinetic beings, a futuristic setting and tons of gore.

If you liked Higurashi no Naku Koro ni add

...then you might like Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei add

Although the plots and settings of these two shows are completely different they both feature a Groundhog Day esque narrative structure.