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Fans who liked Occult Academy tend to recommend The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Dan Da Dan, Ghost Hunt the most. If you're into Comedy and Mystery, any of these are a solid pick.
Occult Academy has a 7.04 on MAL from 110,553 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.
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