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Fans who liked Lights of the Clione tend to recommend When Marnie Was There, Samurai Flamenco, A Silent Voice the most. If you're into Drama and School, any of these are a solid pick.
Lights of the Clione has a 5.40 on MAL from 14,120 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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