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If you liked Mawaru Penguindrum add

...then you might like Nisemonogatari add

While most comparisons between Penguindrum and Monogatari are among Bakemonogatari, I feel like Nisemonogatari is even closer to Mawaru Penguindrum in that regard. The most obvious part being the focus on sibling relationships, weird fetishitic scenes and a liminal aesthetic. Both also some of the most WTF scenes of all anime.

If you liked Dotto Koni-chan add

...then you might like Vlad Love add

Do you like anime with lots of self-referential humor, parodies, satire and VERY unpredictable story? Please check the other anime, both Vlad Love and Koni Chan deserve to be more known.

If you liked Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! add

...then you might like Yojouhan Time Machine Blues add

Both have the premise of a person who travels to the past to meet their family and the different bizarre ocurrences that happen because of that. Both also have a similar style of dry humor, witty heavy dialogue and slaptick comedy. (copied from my AniDB recommendation)

If you liked Natsu no Arashi! add

...then you might like Yojouhan Time Machine Blues add

Two absurdist romantic comedy anime where the focus is on time travel and the different paradoxes it could create. Time travel here works in a similar way as well, as there is just one single timeline where the different mysteries presented are basically created by the other travels to the past. Animation style is also experimental in both, the biggest similarity being the use of real-life imagery. Heck, they're both charming comedies that you shouldn't miss if you like quirky romcoms. (copied from my AniDB)

If you liked Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! add

...then you might like Vlad Love add

They're both comedies written by Mamoru Oshii which has quite a lot of absurdist dry humor and dialogue-driven stories. Watch them if you like unusual, surreal and self-referential humor.

If you liked Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! add

...then you might like Bakemonogatari add

Both have really quirky dialogue, witty characters and a good amount of dry humor. If you're in the mood for watching a dialogue-driven story please check the other anime.

If you liked Heppoko Jikken Animation Excel♥Saga add

...then you might like Dotto Koni-chan add

Both were directed by Shinichi Watanabe, making it have the same type of random, non-sensical, over-the-top humor. IF YOU'RE LATIN AMERICAN PLEASE WATCH BOTH DUBBED.

If you liked Hi no Tori add

...then you might like Fumetsu no Anata e add

Both are highly philosophical tragedies that feature an immortal being who witnesses the changing eras of humanity, recommended if you like an adventure that goes beyond time.

If you liked Mouryou no Hako add

...then you might like Bakemonogatari add

If you're into dialogue driven stories, go check the other anime. Both are very heavy in dialogue, mostly about philosophical debates that, while they have little to nothing to do with the story, can delve in depth with Japanese mythology and wordplay. Really, both have a lot of wordplay and playing with Japanese Kanji. They are also supernatural mysteries as well about creatures that haunt people, although Mouryou no Hako only focuses in Mouryou, Monogatari series focuses on several creatures.

If you liked Muumindani no Suisei add

...then you might like Kimi no Na wa. add

If I had one nickel for every anime movie about a comet threatening to destroy a town I'd have two nickles, which isn't much, but it's curious it happened twice. Yeah if you want to see some natural disaster movies, please check the other film.

If you liked Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou add

...then you might like Shimeji Simulation add

Two atypical slice of life adventures with atypical style. I recommended both if you like unconventional stories and are a fan of slice of life. Not to mention that Chito and Yuuri also make cameos on Shimeji Simulation.

If you liked SiNK add

...then you might like Justice Runners add

If you like bizarre social commentary in the style of plasticky turn of the millennium CGI please watch the other short.

If you liked ef: A Tale of Melodies. add

...then you might like Mawaru Penguindrum add

Both are stories that focus on unresolved trauma and how tragedies of the past influence the current generations. I like the fact that none of the characters in either are artificially made to make them likable (or unlikable) but rather that act like humans in front of adversity. Both are also stories of loss and the meaning of true love further than the romantic type of love. Finally, if you love unconventional animation, you'd love how both are directed.

If you liked Tenkuu Danzai Skelter+Heaven add

...then you might like Henkei Shoujo add

Absurd, plotless sci-fi shorts with girls moaning. Do you want to lose braincells? Please enjoy.

If you liked Gin no Saji add

...then you might like Haikyuu!! add

Both are fairly apparently mundane anime that explain new spectators what is the anime about, leaving the viewer not only with a good and engaging story but knowing something new. I didn't know much about Volleyball or Food processing but these anime explained their concepts masterfully. They also feature a great character development as well and are pretty motivational.

If you liked Gin no Saji add

...then you might like Sora yori mo Tooi Basho add

Both are anime that let me in awe on how drama is developed in the series. The characters, albeit a bit sterotyped, feel realistic and human, especially their struggles and moments of joy. Not to tell both are excellent coming of age stories featuring a protagonist who initially had no ambition who turn into a passionate person by the end.

If you liked Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World add

...then you might like Tanoshii Muumin Ikka add

If you like episodic anime where you get to learn the philosophy of life of people and their reasons to live like that, please check the other anime. They're excellent adventure iyashikei anime.

If you liked An Expression add

...then you might like ?/Sankaku no Rhythm/Trump no Arasoi add

They were made by the same director, and also feature simple shapes moving on the screen. Bear in mind that "An Expression" was preserved poorly so watching it wouldn't be really pleasant.

If you liked Nice to See You add

...then you might like An Expression add

Both are silent experimental films with a very similar aesthetic.

If you liked Mononoke add

...then you might like Mouryou no Hako add

Both anime are about exorcising supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore, albeit with a different methods and a completely different story.

If you liked Mononoke add

...then you might like Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019) add

The protagonists are supernatural humanoid beings which appear whenever a menace to the world (in the case of Boogiepop) or a Mononoke appears. Both protagonists are stoic and might use unconventional methods defeat whoever is causing havoc. Both anime are also highly surreal and depict horror in an unconventional way. Both are divided in several short arcs, and lastly, both give a hopeful message in the conclusion of each arc.

If you liked Narutaru: Mukuro Naru Hoshi Tama Taru Ko add

...then you might like Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019) add

Both have an "organization" of edgy teenagers wishing to "remake" the world as villains. But in execution, Boogiepop is less edgy overall and rather a hope story, with Narutaru going to the downer side.

If you liked (OO) add

...then you might like Afternoon Class add

Both are from the same author, with similar aesthetics, similar degrees of abstraction and VERY relatable real life issues. Whether you're feeling sleepy in class or your nose is clogged you'd surely enjoy both sorts.

If you liked Nekojiru-sou add

...then you might like Tobira wo Akete (1995) add

In both there is a surreal and wonderful trip with an incredible animation. I really recommend to watch both, they're fantastic in execution.

If you liked Paprika add

...then you might like Tobira wo Akete (1995) add

Both show how the potential of dreams in animation is used to its limits. If you loved Paprika but want something lighter in content, Tobira wo Akete is the short for you.

If you liked DušaN add

...then you might like Yoru no Uta add

Are you tired of having "rozpráva" stuck in your head from listening to this song? Don't worry, there's a solution! Have "yoru" stuck in your head.

If you liked Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei add

...then you might like DušaN add

Romance-ish works with a VERY surreal animation. You might wonder what are you even watching.

If you liked Serial Experiments Lain add

...then you might like Mouryou no Hako add

Do you like deep conversations being shoved at you that have little to do with the plot and an unnecesarily confusing story? Go check the other anime.

If you liked Boogiepop wa Warawanai add

...then you might like Mouryou no Hako add

Both are very slow paced mysteries told in a non-linear way. If you want to grab the little pieces and make a puzzle out of what you watch, both are the best for you. Mind you, they're both dense and confusing. Ah, they're both works of Madhouse too.

If you liked Youkoso Hoshi no Oyado add

...then you might like Yoru no Uta add

Both are videoclips from the same creator and the same artist, with cutesy animation covering a creepy and depressing story. If you like some fluid animation please check out the other one!