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Fans who liked Turning Mecard tend to recommend Gurren Lagann, Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops - The New Age, GaoGaiGar Final the most. If you're into Adventure and Mecha, any of these are a solid pick.
Turning Mecard has a 6.38 on MAL from 1,618 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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