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Fans who liked The Abashiri Family tend to recommend Kill la Kill, Eternal Family, Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files the most. If you're into Action and Comedy, any of these are a solid pick.
The Abashiri Family has a 5.29 on MAL from 5,556 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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