Update May 20th, 2020 by Louis Kemner: While a number of action and adventure anime series are taking center stage right now, such as My Hero Academia and Black Clover, let's not forget that the "slice of life" genre is one that practically anyone can enjoy, and for Western viewers, it's often a fine insight into how daily life in Japan works.
With season 2 ranking among the best slice of life comedy anime of 2021, there are plenty of camping adventures to watch through for fans who fall in love with the show.
Most slice of life anime capture a specific period of life, typically childhood or adolescence, but Clannad goes beyond that. It shows the characters growing, changing, finding love, and experiencing loss.
The slice of life genre can contain hilarious comedic moments, serious drama, and even a bit of romance-it all depends on what viewers are looking for. Still, fans and critics alike agree that certain shows are the cream of the crop and are more likely than most to be enjoyed by those that give them a try.
An unusual slice-of-life narrative is characteristic of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen light novel series, where a realistic human reaction to supernatural circumstances is depicted by the author. One subgenre of slice of life in anime and manga is kūki-kei (air type) or nichijō-kei (everyday type) anime.
On the surface, Classroom of the Elite looks like a typical slice-of-life series but set at an elite school called Koudo Ikusei Senior High School. It is a utopia, and students get an unimaginable about of freedom. It's just that everything is determined by one's rank.
The Greatest Slice Of Life Anime Of All Time (July 2022)21 YuruYuri: Happy Go Lucky. Japanese Title. ... 20 March Comes In Like A Lion. Japanese Title. ... 19 Komi Can't Communicate. Japanese Title. ... 18 Lucky Star. Japanese Title. ... 17 K-On! Japanese Title. ... 16 Natsume's Book Of Friends. Japanese Title. ... 15 Bunny Drop. ... 14 Wagnaria!!More items...
Sazae-san - 7,701 episodes Recognized by the Guinness World Records, this anime holds the world record for the longest-running animated TV series. The show is about a mother named Sazae-san and her family life.
Overall, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is a great series that is sure to attract Monogatari fans and those who are looking for a solid slice-of-life story. Full of mystery and intrigue, this anime will keep you coming back to rewatch it and catch things you may have missed the first time around.
The slice of life category of story is a story that portrays a "cut-out" sequence of events in a character's life. It may or may not contain any plot progress and little character development, and often has no exposition, conflict, or dénouement, with an open ending.
10 Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day The ending is devastating, and it's impossible not to shed tears during it, but the hopefulness and renewed bonds between the characters are truly moving.
According to the survey, more than 6,000 anime are produced, and more than 3,200 anime are aired on television. Also, about 60% of the all animations broadcasted in the world are made in Japan.
The Top 10 Best Anime Series Of All-TimeNaruto.Rurouni Kenshin: Wandering Samurai.Ghost in the Shell.Steins;Gate.Fullmetal Alchemist.Samurai Champloo.Darker Than Black.Attack on Titan.More items...•
Sazae-sanAnother notable monumental undertaking would be the current Guinness World Record holder for longest running animated show, Sazae-san, which is still on the air with over 7000 episodes--but don't worry, it's actually not even available in its entirety and was never licensed out for western audiences.
10 Best Short Anime Series You Need To Check Out1 Serial Experiments Lain (13 Episodes)2 Sora No Woto (12 Episodes) ... 3 Haibane Renmei (13 Episodes) ... 4 Tatami Galaxy (11 Episodes) ... 5 A Place Further Than The Universe (13 Episodes) ... 6 Kaiba (12 Episodes) ... 7 FLCL (6 Episodes) ... 8 Puella Magi Madoka Magica (12 Episodes) ... More items...•
DoraemonSeriesNo.TitleTotal count1Sazae-san7801+2Doraemon30093Nintama Rantarō22024Ojarumaru183168 more rows
If you’re looking for something food-themed, then you’re in for a literal treat. This anime series revolves around a “dagashi” shop (a shop that sells cheap sweets and candies). Kokonotsu, the son of the shop-owner has no intention of running the shop, as he wishes to be a manga artist.
There are a ton of slice of life anime out there—an almost overwhelming amount—and we're here to rank the best in the genre. By Archita Mittra Published May 20, 2020.
RELATED: 10 Spooky Anime For Halloween. In 6th grade, Shoya Ishida was a cruel bully to his deaf classmate Shoko, but now, in high school, Shoya is determined to make things right with Shoko before it's too late.
This particular series falls into the "cute girls doing cute things" subgenre of slice of life, and it's a G-rated adventure in the great outdoors. These high school girls eschew fast food restaurants and karaoke bars and instead go camping on the weekends (or whenever they find the time).
If you’re looking for a feel-good romance film, then this Studio Ghibli movie is a perfect treat, focusing on the love story between bookworm Shizuku and Seiji, a violin-maker, who also attends the same school. Filled with heartwarming and funny moments, there’s also a story-within-a-story in this film as Shizuku who dreams of being a writer one day, writes a fantasy story featuring herself, a cat statuette called the “Baron” and a cat she followed on the train. While the love story is nicely resolved at the end of the film, the cat-story gets a sequel of sorts in the spin-off The Cat Returns (2002).
A slice of life coming-of-age fantasy film, Kiki's Delivery Service focuses on the ups and downs of the titular character’s life as she makes new friends and starts a courier service- delivering goods to people on her broomstick. If you’ve enjoyed this delightful film, there’s an anime series on a similar theme called Flying Witch (2016), that you’ll absolutely adore.
The show revolves around Tomoya Okazaki who frequently misses school and lacks any sense of purpose in life.
Tohru Honda is a 16-year-old high school student who lives alone in a tent after the death of her mother. Without knowing it, she moved to the property of the Sôma family. When she explores the surroundings, she sees a house and enters it. There she meets Yuki and Shigure Soma.
When high school student Nadeshiko Kagamihara moved with her family to a Japanese country town, she fell asleep on a bike ride and only woke up at night. The experienced camper Rin Shima helps her until Nadeshiko is picked up by her older sister. They exchange their cell phone numbers and Nadeshiko resolves to go camping again with her new friend.
A trio of teenagers, Tadakuni, Hidenori, and Yoshitake, and their second A class live a very mundane everyday life. They attend the Sanada Nord high school, an establishment reserved exclusively for boys. Tadakuni, the main character, lives in a charming house with his younger sister and parents.
Yūgo Hachiken comes from Sapporo and wants to get as far away from home as possible after high school. Therefore, he chooses the Ōezo agricultural high school in Yezo, which is remote in the country and has a boarding school.
A group of six childhood friends split up after one of them, Meiko “Menma” Honma, died in an accident. Ten years after this tragedy, the leader of the group, Jinta Yadomi, isolates himself from society and lives in seclusion.
The problem when you are not a morning person is that no matter how many times the alarm can go off, finding the will to get out of bed becomes an insurmountable challenge. Narumi Momose is now running late for her first day at work because of this.
Having a weakness against everything cute, Souta Takanashi can’t turn down the adorable Popular Taneshima (even her name is cute) when she asks him to become an employee in her family’s restaurant.
Takashi Natsume hides a secret, he has the aptitude to see Youkais or demons and they have been tormenting him for as long as he can remember.
Kyon and Haruki, two high school students, have a passion for the supernatural, everything that is out of the ordinary and unexplainable. Because no club at school shares their intrigue, they decide to form SOS Brigade, their club specializing in dealing with everything paranormal.
Asahigaoka is a boring village in rural Japan. What differentiates it from other villages and creates excitement for the residents are the students of the only school around. Only 5 students are attending and even though they are all in different grades, they share the same class.
Five best friends are attending Kaminoyama High School and they harbor the same passion for anime. They formed the Animation Club and exhibited their first anime at the Cultural Festival. Considered a big success, their new goal is to create their show and make it big in the anime industry.
This is the story of two brothers who vowed to become astronauts after witnessing what they think was a UFO when they were young.
What really makes a slice-of-life anime stand out is how its cast plays off of each other. Working !! boasts a sizable cast of characters, each possessing their own quirks that bring something to the table comedically.
There aren't many anime out there that can compete with Nichijou's brand of comedy. This zany slice-of-life anime boasts a dynamic ensemble cast, but mainly focuses on the misadventures of four schoolgirls, a child prodigy, and a talking cat.
Kokoro Connect might not be as easygoing as other anime on this list, but it does make the most of its school setting and slice-of-life elements. The series follows a group of students who are suddenly given strange abilities and start experiencing various supernatural phenomena relating to one another.
Like Nichijou, Daily Lives of High School Boys features an ensemble cast while focusing on a core group of students to tell its story. The series follows the daily lives of Tadakuni, Hidenori, and Yoshitake alongside their fellow students and family members.
Seitokai Yakuindomo's crude comedic style might not be for everyone, but the show is good at what it does. The series focuses on a formerly all-girls school that is converted to a co-ed institution.
Mixing in elements of sci-fi with the typical shenanigans of most slice of life anime settings, Hinamatsuri is a unique series that makes good use of its absurd narrative and characters. The series follows Yoshifumi, a Yakuza who has his life turned upside-down when a young girl from the future drops into his living room.
Like most slice of life anime, School Babysitters makes use of a school setting. But it adds in its own unique twist to differentiate itself from the slew of other titles in the genre that do the same.
Cute girls doing cute things is a popular slice-of-life subgenre, and these shows offer exactly what they promise. A traditional example of this type of narrative, YuruYuri initially gathers together four ladies with archetypal characters and doesn’t accomplish much with them. For the most part, this holds true for the first season of the anime.
A wonderful series, March comes in like a lion with beautiful animation, believable characters, and insightful content. In spite of the show’s high quality, March Comes In Like a Lion may not be the anime everyone is looking for in a slice-of-life anime because of its portrayal of despair and its heavy shogi concentration in season one.
The slice-of-life film Lucky Star, which came out in 2007, continues to have an impact today. As a result of this show’s role in laying the groundwork for modern “pretty girls doing charming things” anime, it can appear stale when viewed in the present day.
Daikichi discovers after his grandfather’s death that his relative had an illegitimate child named Rin. Daikichi feels compelled to step in and take Rin in after the rest of her family turns her away after her father’s funeral.
Most people have worked in the service business at some point in their lives, such as at a restaurant. Few, on the other hand, have experienced such an outlandish combination of coworkers engulfing them in ever-more absurd pranks. In how many restaurants does the floor chief wield a sword?
Many slice-of-life shows have been influenced by this classic 1970s anime, including the ones that came after it. Maison Ikkoku is set at a boarding home, where Yuusaku Godai falls in love with the new manager, Kyoko Otonashi, who is the protagonist.
The romantic comedy debut of Horimiya was the most watched in history. In the Winter 2021 season, it was one of the most popular animes, because to its likable and sympathetic characters.