50 Best Slice of Life Anime Series & Movies (Ranked)

Do you know what’s my favorite genre in anime? Well, it’s a straightforward guess: lice of life — the purest and most life-affirming genre there's.

If you asked me the identical thing 10 years ago, I would’ve said I preferred “edgy, brutal, and deep” shows. or simply the same old shonen titles.

But things change.

I’ve grown up, my taste has too, and good anime doesn’t always should include big fights and long arcs.

Anime where “literally nothing happens” isn’t innocent of value. It can actually extremely compelling! you simply should know where to appear.

With this in mind, let me show you my picks for the simplest slice of life anime of all time.

50. Honobono Log

Starting off the list is Honobono Log, a brief series that doesn’t appear as if typical anime.

It’s more just like the typical cutesy Korean illustrations you discover on social media.

So what do i prefer about this?

For one, it’s short and sweet.

You can finish all 10 episodes in 20 minutes — that’s how short it's.

Yet Honobono Log presents all the tender yet noticeably ordinary moments of individuals smitten, reminding us that it’s not all about grand romantic gestures.

49. Demi-chan wa Kataritai (Interviews with Monster Girls)

Should all monsters act eating humans and ravaging cities?

In Demi-chan wa Kataritai we've half-human, half-monster entities interacting with perfectly ordinary humans at school.

It’s an odd world, to mention the smallest amount.

What i like about this anime is its theme of tolerance and acceptance, that differences in physical appearance are just that — we all still share the identical emotions that make us human.

As the MC Tetsuo Takahashi gets to understand more a few bratty vampire or an introverted snow woman, you'll be able to learn a thing or two about not judging a book by its cover.

48. Isekai Shokudō (Restaurant to Another World)

Are you uninterested in all the seemingly endless barrage of generic isekai entries? I don’t blame you.

Ever since Sword Art Online took the globe by storm, studios are on the lookout for the following big hit.

In contrast to the standard action-packed isekai, Isekai Shokudo is about the thrill of eating and discovering gastronomic pleasures.

And you recognize why it works?

It’s because the diners of this otherwise typical Japanese restaurant are all from the fantasy world: elves, faeries, dragons, leonine warriors, sorcerers, knights, biped reptiles.

It causes you to appreciate the meals and snacks you've got, regardless of how cheap or common they're.

47. Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka? (Is the Order a Rabbit?)

Often cited as GochiUsa, this is often the primary CGDCT (Cute Girls Doing Cute Things) entry on my list.

It doesn’t rewrite the subgenre. But most characters are effectively endearing.

Plus, GochiUsa isn’t concentrated at school.

Five of the young girls are waitresses, in order that they even have “adventures” within the cafe and around town.

Almost everything is normal in their world, aside from the little talking rabbit of Chino Kafue.

If anything, GochiUsa would be happier without that one fanservice episode.

46. Kono Bijutsubu ni wa Mondai ga Aru! (This Art Club Has a Problem!)

I didn’t expect to love Konobi the maximum amount as I did.

When I saw the teaser before its 2016 release, I found the art plain — and it had been throughout the series.

But like several good SoL title, Kenobi had a cast that meshed well together, with Collette and Yumeko being surprise favorites.

You may get bored with Ari getting flustered around Yuusuke, and this is often more energetic and comedic than relaxing.

But some jokes (like Yuuseke’s preference for 2D waifus) always make me chuckle.

45. Gabriel DropOut

 

Here’s the thing: I really like online RPGs.

So when Gabriel DropOut came out and featured an angel who was speculated to help humankind but winds up playing video games, I knew I used to be sure a decent ride.

The fallen angel Gabriel was the hook.

But what kept me watching was Satanichia, an adorable demon who’s often put in bad situations.

There’s nothing apocalyptic about Gabriel DropOut, but there’s something appealing with seeing cute demons and angels in class, acting just like the exact opposite of what they were born to be.

44. Amaama to Inazuma (Sweetness & Lightning)

Amaama to Inazuma isn’t about cute schoolgirls.

Instead, it’s a couple of widowed father wishing to be a decent father to his kid — and that’s where a schoolgirl and cooking acquire play.

Kouhei doesn’t know the way to cook. But he wants his female person Tsumugi to grow old healthy.

This leads him to his student, Kotori Iida, who features a family restaurant. Kotori herself isn’t good at cooking, but she has the resources to assist Kouhei.

This isn’t a cooking show (although there are many).

It’s a show that uses cooking to depict the importance of home-cooked meals, social bonding, and being a part of a family. whether or not you aren’t all biologically related.

43. Saint☆Onii-san (Saint☆Young Men)

Can two people of various religions live together in peace?

What if those two people were the key figures themselves?

In Saint Onii-san, we've got no but Deliverer and Gautama Siddhartha cohabitation in Tokyo, with no apocalyptic event surrounding them.

They just head to the saunas and take a look at clothes shops.

It’s an odd series, but simply putting two iconic characters during a mundane setting makes it stand out. Definitely try the nearly 90-minute movie if you've got the time.

42. Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to The Animation

Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to is, well, from a manga series.

The source material is comparatively popular, which is maybe due partly to its ecchi element.

The manga artist Yuuki Aito loves drawing panties and is surrounded by women.

Yes, this can be a harem show. But hear me out: It’s entertaining.

And it helps lots that it’s just 14 minutes long per episode.

Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to is average in terms of technical aspects.

But like Prison School, it goes all come in its comedic pervertedness, producing a number of the foremost embarrassing anime scenes of all time.

41. Kiniro Mosaic (KINMOZA!)

If you’re regular on Twitch or simply acquainted with internet culture, you’ve likely heard people say “away” repeatedly.

That meme’s from Kiniro Mosaic’s Karen Kujou, who’s also the source of the “desu” song.

Yet Kiniro Mosaic is quite cutesy memes.

It’s an undoubtedly sweet CGDCT series featuring girls who know a thing or two about British and Japanese culture.

Don’t let Karen steal the show for you.

Characters like Oomiya Shinobu and Inokuma Youko have shining moments similarly.

Also if you liked season 1 then you’ll be pleased to grasp season 2 manages to induce even better!

40. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster)

I love this show.

I wish I could place this higher, but SoL may be a difficult genre on behalf of me to prepare because I’ve got such a large amount of favorites.

If I could have one anime continue until it's adapted the complete source material, I’d choose this in an exceeding heartbeat.

I just think the character dynamics here are amazing — and that I love the actual fact that Haru features a chicken named Nagoya.

Simply put, Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun is school and dating life done right.

Give the soundtrack a listen too. It’s one amongst the most effective I’ve heard from anime within the past decade.

39. Azumanga Daioh

There are some anime series that are considered pioneers in their respective genres.

The 2002 series Azumanga Daioh is one in every of the first-ever successful slice-of-life (and CGDCT) anime out there.

Perhaps the key factor to its achievements is that Azumanga Daioh had a whole adaptation.

In other words, everything within the manga is within the anime. Covering everything from freshman year to graduation.

Later on in my list, you’ll be seeing more shows that this anime had influenced.

Plus did you recognize that the waifu meme originated here?

38. Lucky Star

Here’s another classic SoL and CGDCT anime, with one in every of the foremost infectious opening themes ever. The song alone is great, but it even has a complete dance sequence otakus couldn’t help but cover.

What do i like the foremost about Lucky Star?

Everything is delightful. But Konata Izumi absolutely steals the show each time she’s during a scene — and it helps that she’s also a frenzied otaku and video gamer like me.

The humor here isn’t for everybody, and a few may feel that scenes drag out, but Lucky Star will always be one in all the first shows that catapulted Kyoto Animation into fame within the industry.

37. Yuru Yuri (YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily)

Continuing the CGDCT streak we've Yuru Yuri, a three-season title from Doga Kobo.

Arguably known mostly for its talent in creating CGDCT anime.

Also, the anime features lesbians, because the title suggests.

But don’t think that this focuses on serious or erotic scenes.

Instead, Yuru Yuri continues to be a show where girls hang around in their club room and in-class normally.

The jokes themselves are funny, but the comedic timing and also the delivery all raise the hilarity.

If you furthermore may haven’t noticed, anime forums often have reaction faces of two Yuru Yuri characters: Kyouko Toshinou and Akari Akaza.

36. Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari (Poco’s Udon World)

Sweetness & Lightning and Poco’s Udon World often get compared to every other because they feature a man who takes care of a baby.

But here, the child can transform into a tanuki or the Japanese wild dog.

If you regularly get nostalgic or remember your childhood, give this a try.

As much as Poko could be a cute tanuki boy, the 000 value comes from Souta.

As he goes back to his hometown, he begins to determine his relationship along with his father and also the townspeople in a very whole different light.

Poco’s Udon World may be a peaceful show that teaches viewers to understand what they need and once had.

35. Genshiken

If you're thinking that club members fighting over the appeal of Boys’ Love (BL) anime is entertainment, then I’ve got wonderful news: Genshiken is all about teenagers with an excellent passion for all things otaku, including BL.

It’s been seeing you later since I’ve seen the primary season.

But I do know how memorable the characters are.

It feels a touch slow initially, but it feels realistic: New otaku club members being awkward to every other isn’t hard to imagine.

Genshiken includes a few OVAs and three seasons, and while the characters age and go on with their lives, the identical otaku-specific hilarity has always been there.

34. Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken (I Can’t Understand What My Husband Is Saying)

This is arguably my all-time favorite short anime.

With each episode being just three minutes long, you'll be able to watch both 13-episode seasons in one sitting — and yet it manages to be more rewarding than far longer anime.

Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken centers around the married lifetime of Kaoru and her otaku husband Hajime.

Aside from its relatability, the anime could be a standout for the way it shifts from absurd hilarity to moments of introspection when either the most character realizes how lucky they're to possess found one another.

33. Eve no Jikan (Time of Eve)

You can watch the award-winning Time of Eve in six episodes, or simply take a look at the compilation movie.

Regardless, this can be a definite SoL anime for several reasons. Two being its strong sci-fi element and futuristic setting.

Eve no Jikan is a search of the Three Laws of Robotics as stated by Isaac Asimov.

Androids are now common, but how should humans treat them?

Are they mere machines to order around or should they be seen as over that?

If there’s anything to choose up from this, it’s the stellar writing.

The tension and emotion brought out of words and conversations are outstanding.

32. Mitsuboshi Colors

I read the manga way before the difference was announced, and I’m happy to mention that the anime did it justice.

Silver Link has always been excellent with backgrounds — and that they didn’t disappoint here.

Now Mitsuboshi Colors is silly, which is anticipated of a show about three little girls with a secret base.

But it’s more childlike and fewer childish.

They just solve little mysteries prepared by the old Daigorou.

Nothing really happens, but it’s cute to determine how they’re always thinking of the following fun thing to try and do.

One episode even has them pondering about the obliteration of humanity for incorrect reasons.

31.Flying Witch

Warning: Flying Witch is relaxing.

Set in the countryside, you follow Makoto Kowata as she travels to Aomori to train in witchcraft.

But don’t think that it’s like Harry Potter or Little Witch Academia.

Yes, you’ll see a mandrake making noise and you’ll see sorcery now and then. But the surrounding nature makes Flying Witch a comforting watch.

It’s like going on a vacation to hang out with your cousins.

JC Staff doesn’t always do well in animating their projects, but they did surprisingly well with Flying Witch.

The visuals are cool to the eyes and the characters’ clothes have this brush effect to them.

30. Sakura Trick

Sakura Trick features girls who kiss and aren’t afraid to indicate affection toward another.

Yes, it’s yuri. But it’s also not like most yuri anime.

Fanservice is abundant here but it never feels out of place.

The show also isn’t crammed with hypersexualized characters and unearned drama.

In contrast, Sakura Trick is lighthearted. the ladies here don’t behave like adults — they act and speak just like the teenagers they're.

If you’re not a follower of yuri, you'll not like this.

On the opposite hand, this might be the one yuri anime that even non-yuri fans may appreciate thanks to the amazing cast and solid animation.

29. Kimi to Boku. (You and Me.)

From a gaggle of ladies who love fellow girls, we move to a bunch of men.

They don’t fall for every other but they’re clearly designed for BL enthusiasts — the boys look and behave just like the ideal boyfriend.

But seriously, this can be a good show about childhood friends (and one guy from Germany) spending their high school days together.

It’s charming, and you can’t help but wish to work out all of them join in college similarly.

Once again, JC Staff has blessed SoL fans with a solid, multi-season series.

28. Silver Spoon

Whenever a thread about anime wishlists come up, someone will always say they require a second season of old money — and that I totally understand why.

It’s such a breath of fresh air from all the standard SoL hits running the identical formula.

Yes, the MC may be a high school student. But the setting isn’t the city: It’s the countryside.

And while he still goes to high school, he’s forced to find out new ways of living.

Here, his supreme knowledge won’t help him in caring for the cattle and maintaining farming equipment.

In a way, it’s a show about cultural relativism. About seeing how and why others prioritize other things in life.

Plus the author of the source material is that the same woman who created the enduring Fullmetal Alchemist.

27. Hachimitsu to Clover (Honey and Clover)

Shows like Honey and Clover make me feel happy and sad, with the latter being thanks to how it only has two seasons and I’m already so invested within the lives of those five individuals forging their own paths to adulthood.

The first season is sweet.

It introduces us to the gang and that we witness how their lives are shaped not only by friendship and love but also the requirement to “find” oneself, which we all undergo in our younger years.

But then the second season pops up and you realize that you’re watching a classic.

I suggest watching this once you’ve landed your first job after highschool or college for the most feels.

26. Barakamon

This is one in every of the primary series I watched after I returned to seasonal anime — and that I didn’t expect to love it this much.

Plus judging from its MAL rating, it seems that several people have fallen dotty with it.

At its core, Barakamon is about accepting failure and learning to maneuver forward.

Seishuu Handa had all the eye to him and his mad calligraphy skills. then again he got the incorrect quite the attention when he lost his cool.

Barakamon sort of a few other great SoL series is situated in an exceedingly rural setting.

Here, Seishuu hopes to focus and improve before going back to Tokyo.

But along the way, he gets into hilarious scenarios with fujoshi, old people, and above all a child named Haru who incorporates a well-known reaction face.

25. New Game!

This is one in every of the primary series I watched after I returned to seasonal anime — and that I didn’t expect to love it this much.

Plus judging from its MAL rating, it seems that several people have fallen dotty with it.

At its core, Barakamon is about accepting failure and learning to maneuver forward.

Seishuu Handa had all the eye to him and his mad calligraphy skills. then again he got the incorrect quite the attention when he lost his cool.

Barakamon sort of a few other great SoL series is situated in an exceedingly rural setting.

Here, Seishuu hopes to focus and improve before going back to Tokyo.

But along the way, he gets into hilarious scenarios with fujoshi, old people, and above all a child named Haru who incorporates a well-known reaction face.

24. Usagi Drop (Bunny Drop)

Along with Sweetness and Lightning and Poco’s Udon World, Usagi Drop completes the unintentional “guy-decides-to-take-care-of-a-kid-and-it-changes-his-life” trilogy.

Despite kicking off five years before the 2 to other titles, this 2011 series continues to be the high standard for this extremely specific SoL subgenre.

This is because of its superb source material and Production IG’s keen adaptation — Usagi Drop looks and sounds good to the current day.

Just like other seinen, I implore you to catch (or rewatch) this when you’re a minimum of in your 20s.

It’s an efficient reminder of how adults can and do change for the higher.

23. Grand Blue

A recent release that has shot up to the upper half the list is Grand Blue.

I expected this before its release — the manga has sold uncountable copies and incorporates a huge following.

But what makes this instantly appealing?

For one, the setting is refreshing.

Grand Blue is all about having fun with friends, school, and skin-dive with the Diving Club within the serene coastal town of Izu.

And aside from how the club isn’t just stuck in one room, Grand Blue is about college students, not just high school students.

22. ReLIFE

Like Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun, ReLIFE is one in all the SoL shows I’ve been hoping ould get a brand new season.

I’ve seen it a minimum of twice already, and my friend says the manga’s already done which the top was satisfying.

In contrast, the ReLIFE show ended with an enormous cliffhanger, just when things were getting more exciting.

I saw it after I just got out of school, that the anime’s themes of regret and of helping everyone do better hit me hard.

Yes, TMS Entertainment blessed viewers with a four-episode OVA. But i would like a return to the most story.

21. Hanasaku Iroha (Hanasaku Iroha: Blossoms for Tomorrow)

Hanasaku Iroha is that the first entry of PA Works’ acclaimed “Working” series trilogy, which are all original anime — something I respect and want we had more of.

Released in 2011, Hanasaku Iroha features the young Ohana Matsumae, whose Tokyo life was gyrated when her mom left her.

Now she’s within the countryside and has got to add an inn owned by her grandmother, who actually isn’t keen on her.

Along the way, Ohana meets new people and learns to address change — because everyone has got to house change whether we prefer it or not.

20. Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge (Tanaka-kun is Always Listless)

I gave Tanaka-kun is usually Listless a 10/10 score the primary time I watched it — and that i haven’t changed my mind since.

This is one amongst Siver Link’s best anime of all time, and I’m so grateful they took this project on.

Tanaka-kun is usually Listless sounds and appears clean.

And does one know what’s amazing?

The school is predicated on a true school in Hiroshima.

Tanaka is funny, and that I love how he’s this sleepy, lazy dude who’s also adorable, slowly but surely realizing how his behavior affects others.

The anime features this warm relaxing color palette, and that I just feel comfy watching it.

And the remainder of the cast, from Oota to Miyano and Shiraishi, have their own scene-stealing moments else.

19. Hyouka

“I’m curious” is one of the most popular lines in anime, and that one’s from Hyouka.

It’s been eight years since release yet Hyouka remains one of the most consistently beautiful anime around, solidifying Kyoto Animation’s reputation.

Hyouka is unlike other SoL because of its mystery element.

Together with Chitanda, Mayaka, and Satoshi, Oreki is always solving something.

The mysteries don’t have to be profound. But they all give characters the opportunity to develop and interact.

Even if you don’t like SoL, you should watch Hyouka.

It’s a godsend that never fails from start to finish.

You also deserve to understand why so many people ship Oreki and Chitanda.

18. Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo (The Pet Girl of Sakurasou)

I’ve got another JC Staff entry for you.

To be fair, I didn’t love The Pet Girl of Sakurasou when it came out. and that I even heard that the source material’s ending would disappoint fans of the anime adaptation.

But I’ve got to admit: The Pet Girl of Sakurasou encompasses a solid bunch of characters that really developed because the series went on.

I’m not an addict of Mashiro, but everyone else from Nanami to Ryuunosuke is great.

It has fanservice and typical romance and comedy. But it also has some genuinely serious moments that make them feel more human than most anime characters.

17. Tamako Market

Like The Pet Girl of Sakurasou, I didn’t have an honest impression of Tamako Market.

Despite being an enormous fan of SoL, I initially found it to be too mundane.

But with a rewatch and a viewing of the Tamako story movie, I can now fully recommend the show.

Like Hyouka, Tamako Market could be a showcase of the “modern” Kyoto Animation.

It’s visually detailed and sports a large set of supporting characters with their own unique looks and personalities.

This isn’t the most effective KyoAni SoL, but it’s a solid entry — and there’s even a bride-seeking talking bird.

16. Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou (Daily Lives of High School Boys)

This is, without a doubt, one in every of the funniest anime of all time.

Daily Lives of highschool Boys can’t hold a candle to KyoAni in terms of animation, but its comedic value is off the charts.

I still remember the primary episode, in any case, these years: Hidenori, Yoshitake, and Tadakuni telling spooky stories and wearing girls’ clothes — including bras.

And I just know everyone loves the scenes with the literature girl on the riverbank.

For a series with just 12 episodes, it seems like there have been far more. Especially because it even dedicates a mini-series for a trio of women.

15. Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii (Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku)

I’ve mentioned SoL shows featuring high school and college students, urban and rural settings, and a spread of clubs.

What a few specialize in office workers?

That’s what Wotakoi brings to the genre (and they don’t seem like 10-year old girls like in New Game).

Wotakoi is that the effective office romance I’ve always thought should exist in anime.

It doesn’t have any fanservice because it knows its character dynamics and storytelling are over enough.

And despite the office setting, this can be off from dull.

Like any real adult, the cast members aren’t afraid to seem goofy from time to time.

Thanks to the relatively small number of characters, viewers can expect everyone to own a memorable appearance.

14. Working!! (Wagnaria!!)

Right after Wotakoi is another series that involves workers. most in order that it’s called Working!!

With three seasons, another setting, and a 49-minute special, the Working!! the franchise has caught my attention for years.

Who knew that the workers of the Wagnaria family restaurant would be this interesting with each passing episode?

If you're keen on SoL but don’t mind a touch of romance and even drama, do check this out.

And don’t mind the quantity of episodes — this is often better watched one or two episodes on a daily basis.

13. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon (Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid)

As much as i really like shows like Hyouka and Free!, I also admire when KyoAni goes for a more cartoonish design.

Luckily the studio did that in their adaptation of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.

This is one among the best fantasy SoL shows you’ll ever see.

It can go from epic (whenever the ladies change into giant dragons and fight it out) and just plain adorable (mostly due to Kanna).

Plus, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid has an infectious OP and also has the acclaimed Naoko Yamada united of its episode directors.

12. Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume’s Book of Friends)

With six seasons and a movie, Natsumi Yuujinchou is that rare gem in anime: It got enough attention to warrant more episodes, and critics and fans alike gave it great reviews.

So what makes Natsume’s Book of Friends such a compelling watch?

For one, it’s a supernatural SoL — Natsume and his pal (a feline spirit named Madara) set about their daily lives searching for spirits to free.

Each of those spirits or youkai includes a distinct personality and rich story to inform.

Combine that with a soothing countryside setting and an overall comforting atmosphere for max comfy points.

You’ll be searching for an episode right before you attend sleep.

11. Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki (Wolf Children)

This is the highest-ranking SoL movie on my list.

Yes, other titles here have movies too.

But this is often the sole one that isn’t primarily a series that just happens to possess a compilation or sequel film.

To be honest, I believe the very nature of the slice of life is why my list is dominated by series.

SoL is about witnessing the seemingly trivial moments of existence, and also the series have a structure that produces me feel that I’ve known the characters for several months or perhaps years.

With that in mind, the very fact that Wolf Children nearly made it to the highest 10 may be a testament to its charm: excellent.

10. Hinamatsuri

I started watching Hinamatsuri after I had spare time in 2019, a year after its release.

I didn’t think it might have alien girls learning the ways of human life, but it had been a wild, hilarious ride I won’t forget.

And look, I believe that the braggadocious yet kind gangster Nita has solid moments with Hina.

But my favorites in Hinamatsuri are undoubtedly Hitomi and Anzu.

Hitomi, for a few reasons, becomes a bartender and realizes the troubles of employment and financial independence.

It’s amusing to work out a studious student like her suddenly thrown into the adult world.

Then there’s Anzu, who has the most effective arc in Hinamatsuri.

Through her eyes, viewers realize just how hard it's for the poor to measure and survive, and the way people shouldn’t take things with a pinch of salt.

9. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

This is the third final KyoAni entry on my list, which is indicative of how the studio has mastered the art of slice of life.

Is it based around a club? Yes.

Is it like other club-based series? Not really.

First, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya doesn’t show events in chronological order.

It’s completely normal for viewers to be confused, but also entertained once they connect the pieces.

Second, the show has a ton of monologues courtesy of Kyon.

There’s a huge element here that I won’t spoil, but let’s just say it makes everything all the more intriguing.

Not everyone likes the infamous Endless Eight Arc of S2, but both S1 and the movie The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya are downright classics.

And just like Lucky Star, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya had an OP with a viral dance sequence.

8. Uchuu Kyoudai (Space Brothers)

With a whopping 99 episodes, Space Brothers are the longest series in my list.

And there’s no other show prefer it.

I don’t even understand how its producers managed to stay it going for therefore long.

Granted, the animation isn’t amazing.

You can even say it’s average, or subpar occasionally. But this isn’t a large obstacle to induce you hooked — the characters are 100% worth investing in.

Think of it: These are two brothers who dreamed of becoming astronauts.

One of them grew up and forgot about it, while the opposite is already on his way. Space Brothers, then, is about reviving one’s dreams and trying your best in achieving them.

Plus it’s such a lot more realistic in its approach to space and therefore the near future (it’s set in 2025) than most anime.

7. Yuru Camp (Laid-Back Camp)

With a whopping 99 episodes, Space Brothers are the longest series in my list.

And there’s no other show that prefer it.

I don’t even understand how its producers managed to stay it going for therefore long.

Granted, the animation isn’t amazing.

You can even say it’s average, or subpar occasionally. But this isn’t a large obstacle to induce you hooked — the characters are 100% worth investing in.

Think of it: These are two brothers who dreamed of becoming astronauts.

One of them grew up and forgot about it, while the opposite is already on his way. Space Brothers, then, is about reviving one’s dreams and trying your best in achieving them.

Plus it’s such a lot more realistic in its approach to space and therefore the near future (it’s set in 2025) than most anime.

6. Shirobako

Shirobako is that the second entry of the PA Works “Working Girls” trilogy, with the foremost recent being 2017’s Sakura Quest, which sadly didn’t make it to my list.

I wasn’t hooked with the primary episode.

Actually i used to be overwhelmed with the sheer number of individuals.

But the amazing thing about Shirobako is that it made everything work. I literally shed a tear by the top.

And if you wish to grasp how anime studios work, watch this.

Consider it a billet doux to the people that make the shows we love.

5. Aria the Animation

Aria the Animation has three distinct seasons and is one in all the foremost endearing anime of the 2000s.

Like any classic SoL series, it features extremely likable characters, beautiful backgrounds, and good vibes — and yet it’s set in Mars many years into the longer term.

Despite being up to now away in temporal and spatial terms, Aria the Animation remains human at its core.

It’s about the relationships we develop with the people around us, of how nice it's to create memories with them.

Don’t binge this series. Instead, save one episode for every day.

Let it cause you to reflect on and appreciate your own life while and after viewing.

4. Mushishi

Is it a foul thing when people go to sleep while watching anime?

If it’s Mushishi, it’s a compliment.

For so many folks over the years, they’ve attested to the ultra-soothing effect of this supernatural franchise.

It’s a miracle that Mushishi got new content after its first season back in 2005.

But anyone inquisitive about this anime must remember that it’s not all relaxation and nature backgrounds here.

Mushishi is philosophical in an exceedingly sense, looking into the meaning of life and existence.

It can cause you to sad or hopeless sometimes, but Ginko and therefore the many mushi creatures should deepen your understanding of life for the higher within the long term.

3. Nichijou (My Ordinary Life)

This is my bronze medalist — and I’m quite hurt saying that.

Nichijou is near and dear to my heart, but the 2 final entries are even as special.

I’ve seen Nichijou a minimum of thrice and that i still think it’s got one in every of the simplest comedy scenes ever.

I’ll always remember how Mio threw down a goat or Yuuko’s reaction to getting bitten within the hand by a dog.

Furthermore, Nichijou boasts solid OP and ED tracks, and every character (whether main or supporting) manages to depart a sway.

It’s whacky, outrageous, and just a fine celebration of ordinary life.

2. Non Non Biyori

Non-Non Biyori is my favorite anime set within the countryside.

The first scene alone sets the whole mood of the series, with shots of the natural surroundings, in the midst of soothing music.

For me, there’s no cuter or more adorable main character in anime than Renge.

She’s exactly how a baby should act.

Now she will be stubborn or have too many questions, but she’s honest with herself and everybody around.

My favorite Non-Non Biyori episode is when she meets another kid who’s just round her age.

It was the primary time she was with someone as young as her, and what happened by the top was a shocking show of childlike emotion, all without words or dramatic music.

Anyway, Non-Non Biyori has two seasons and a movie. and that they are all absolutely worth watching.

Silver Link did a consistently amazing job with this show.

1. K-On!

Was there the other series that would hold the highest spot?

This is Naoko Yamada’s first directorial project before she handled other beloved KyoAnime anime like Liz and also the Blue Bird, Tamako Market, Tamako romance, and Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions.

Yes, the most characters are all a part of a club — a music club, to be specific.

But while K-On! does have music, more of its time is spent on just being together, laughing, and having tea and cake.

Thanks to Yamada’s vision and her team’s superior technical skills, K-On! never looks or feels mundane.

The animation is fluid, never stiff, and it’s a masterclass in using the body and facial movements to portray emotions.

K-On! didn’t must show faces all the time.

Sometimes the way their legs moved and the way the ladies walked was quite enough to point out character.

What else?

The lighting, particularly within the movie, is brilliant.

There’s one scene of them within the car on the road at the hours of darkness, with the lights outside flashing by quickly.

It’s such a relatable moment, one that several people have experienced but is difficult to explain in words — then K-On! did it through animation.

I hope you've got a beautiful time with Yui, Mio, and also the remainder of the sunshine Music Club.