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If you liked Akira add

...then you might like Venus Senki add

Bikes, juvenile delinquents, social decadence, all packaged in these dystopian sci-fi. Aesthetically similar, thematically, both show the horror when weaponry science goes wrong, Akira however focuses on the biohorror and psychological aspect of it, while Venus Wars its sociopolitical impact.

If you liked Kisei Juui Suzune add

...then you might like Cambrian add

Erotic bio horror with parasites.

If you liked Berserk add

...then you might like Übel Blatt add

Several similar parallels between those two mediaeval dark fantasy magna. From the setting to the revenge plot, to character dynamics.

If you liked Dororo add

...then you might like Youma add

Travelling samurai/ninja hunting demons in medieval Japan.

If you liked Ushiro no Shoumen Daare add

...then you might like Raiyantsuuri no Uta add

WWII period drama biographies by the same director exploring Japanese nationalism from a child's lens.

If you liked Prison School add

...then you might like Desuraba add

With similar set up and character design, Destiny Lover is likely a homage for Prison School.

If you liked Hunter x Hunter add

...then you might like Jigokuraku add

Hell's Paradise is a clear homage to Hunter x Hunter, particularly the renowned Chimera Ant arc. Starting with a suicide mission involving nearly invincible monsters, human consumption, palace invasion, emotional breakdowns, and explorations of human psychology and morality through soul-searching discussions.

If you liked Kerokko Demetan add

...then you might like Konchuu Monogatari Minashigo Hutch add

Grim kodomo anime by same creators.

If you liked Street Fighter: Sakura Ganbaru! add

...then you might like Tetsuman: Tekken Comic add

Similar chemistry between rivals; Sakura/Asuka and Karin/Lili.

If you liked Dallyeola Hani add

...then you might like Tteodori Kkachi add

Korean sports anime with similar premise and art. Kkachi is a possible inspiration for the more successful and popular Hani.

If you liked Inukami! add

...then you might like Isuca add

Horny spirit detective romcoms with juujins.

If you liked Chainsaw Man add

...then you might like Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta. add

Both manga explore the concept of the relationship between an owner and a human dog in great depth; one depicts the relationship literally, while the other depicts it metaphorically.

If you liked Daishikkin Helena add

...then you might like Princess Road: Bara to Dokuro no Monshou add

Both stories feature a princess who is prisoner of war and repeatedly violated by the enemy, and both are filled with violence, gore, and sex.

If you liked Angelic Layer add

...then you might like 01 add

A proxy battle with a similar game structure, though 01 is darker and seinen.

If you liked Senyuu. add

...then you might like One Punch Man add

Both parody fighting shonen tropes by featuring an apathetic insanely powerful hero. Senyu focuses on JRPGs, whereas OPM focuses on superheroes.

If you liked Perfect Blue add

...then you might like Gigi Goegoe Sunghyungsoo add

Dark psychological horror movies with similar themes; celebrity idolisation and acting industry. Beauty Water is a social commentary that explores the dark aspects of the aforementioned themes through surreal horror, with a focus on the heroine's mentality. Perfect Blue, on the other hand, is a straightforward crime mystery psychological horror movie set in a setting that incorporates the aforementioned themes.

If you liked Comic Party add

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

Both works thoroughly explore the otaku culture; positives and negatives. Comic Party focuses on the exploitation of the increasing popularity of doujin books, similarily NHK ni Youkoso! explores the rising consumerism in eroge visual novels.

If you liked Kerokko Demetan add

...then you might like Chirin no Suzu add

Two anime classics from the 1970s that seem aimed to children but actually dark and tragic, both explore dark mature themes. Chirin no Suzu explores psychological themes such as agony, cruelty, revenge, and self-acceptance. Kerokko Demetan explores sociological themes such as capitalism, slavery, rebellion, and racism.

If you liked Gunsmith Cats add

...then you might like Black Lagoon add

Action girls with guns, over the top action scenes, and dark humour. Both are mature "realstic" seinen anime, Black Lagoon is more "edgy" brain dead action, while Gunsmith Cats focuses more on comedy.

If you liked Baccano! add

...then you might like Occultic;Nine add

Both are fast-paced anime with so many main characters who are usually exteremly charismatic, weird, or just crazy. Both deliver the story in a non-linear presentation; Baccano in a random chronological order, while Occultic;Nine through flashbacks

If you liked Terra Formars add

...then you might like Tokyo Ghoul:re add

Almost exactly the same, both involves some organisations annihilating dangerous creatures. except Terra Formars is more action focused and has less plot armour, while Tokyo Ghoul:re is better in terms that villains has personalities. Terra Formars will give you more tension because the lack of plot armour and survivability of the characters compared to the "nearly immortal" Tokyo Ghoul characters. Both has the same presentation method of melodrama moments. Even though Tokyo Ghoul:re seems less mature, it is more character focus story.

If you liked Monster add

...then you might like Sin in the Rain add

Similar artstyle and mystery aroma, Sin in the Rain basically seems like an uncompleted intro of an anime like Monster.

If you liked Monster add

...then you might like Blood+ add

Both are slow paced anime that share the same atmosphere where the mystery is unveiled slowly, and there are some in-between yet relevant drama episodes serving as a windows for character development. Also, it is a bonus for you if you prefer an anime with a large cast of characters.

If you liked Fate/Zero add

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

If you're a fan of fights with strategic thinking then these two are for you. Most characters in both these anime are smart and cautious. Both anime have very good quality production.

If you liked Hunter x Hunter add

...then you might like +Anima add

Manga about four protagonists who travel a long journey. Both HxH and +Anima have beings who possess animal-like powers in a world full of fantasy. Both stories focus on themes like friendship -Not to be confused with "Nakama power"- and both are full of adventures. Both manga are balanced with both lighthearted and dark moments.

If you liked Kenpuu Denki Berserk add

...then you might like Tezuka Osamu no Buddha: Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku add

At the ancient times, these two anime depicts the cruelty of the era of wars and revolutions, with themes such as class society, slavery, injustice, and ambitions.

If you liked Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu add

...then you might like Tezuka Osamu no Buddha: Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku add

An endless war between two nations, and a rivalry between two great men; one of them is ambitious, the other one is a peace seeker.

If you liked Koukaku Kidoutai add

...then you might like Appleseed XIII add

Similar setting, both are political futuristic police anime with the same cyberpunk theme. Both feature strong female protagonist.

If you liked .hack//Sign add

...then you might like Elfen Lied add

Both anime centre around a young depressed protagonist who hates the world. Both share themes such as family violence and school bullying, except that .hack//Sign only implies these themes, while Elfen Lied shows them; Elfen Lied depicts gore and nudity which might be considered offensive, while .hack//Sign is family-friendly and doesn't even has a slight nudity or fanservice.

If you liked .hack//G.U. Trilogy add

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

Both are fast paced action-packed movies full of epic battles, with few romance, and plot twists. Both Haseo and Shirou share similar combat style (multiple creation of weapons).