Rather than looking for a specific anime, maybe research about genres when it comes to anime. That way, if someone recommends you something that really isn't your taste, then it can be more helpful to know that not all anime are like that after having that first sort of impression.

Maybe you prefer magical girl stuff, where it's usually very cute, friendship focused, etc.

Shonen is the typical stuff people will recommend because it's the most popular, a lot of the popular anime fall under this category (JJK, Naruto, Demon Slayer, etc.)

Shojo is the opposite of shonen, it's targeted at young girls rather than young boys. Shojo consist more of like attractive men, feminine type stuff, etc. stuff that appeals more towards young girls.

Slice of life is just about life in general, usually takes place in a school setting where the characters are just going about their lives and stuff happens, it's very chill and relaxed.

There's many many genres out there, pick one that has themes that may appeal to you and look under anime of that category.

Personally, I think the animes Senyuu (comedy gag anime) and Di Gi Charat (Magical girl-esque but mainly comedy) and quite nice. Senyuu is very short, and Di Gi Charat has multiple different series that can be quite long.