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Fans who liked Princess Principal tend to recommend Spy x Family, Release the Spyce, Joker Game the most. If you're into Action and Mystery, any of these are a solid pick.
Princess Principal has a 7.67 on MAL from 225,886 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.
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