Finished Genshiken and looking for something similar? Here are 8 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Comedy and Adult Cast.
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Fans who liked Genshiken tend to recommend OreImo, Princess Jellyfish, Honey and Clover the most. If you're into Comedy and Adult Cast, any of these are a solid pick.
Genshiken has a 7.63 on MAL from 193,412 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.
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