More and more ‘anime’ are being released nowadays. Ranging from ‘Demon Slayer’ to ‘Attack On Titan‘, fans are getting much content. However, amidst all the heavy and dark themes, some fans wish to see some light-hearted anime. For those fans, a slice-of-life anime is perfect.
Slice of Life anime focuses more on human relationships and they are set in realistic scenarios which not only makes them more fun to watch but also much more relatable. Let’s take a look at the top 15 slice-of-life anime of all time.
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15) Komi Can’t Communicate
This anime is one of the most popular slice-of-life anime of all time. The story follows a girl Koni who has suffered from social anxiety all her life. Due to her crippling anxiety, she has always been alone and with no friends. She wishes to change that when she enters high school and plans to make a hundred friends. The anime follows her journey throughout high school.
14) Natsume’s Book Of Friends
Natsume is a boy who is gifted with the ability to see Yokai. His grandfather leaves him a book that contains the names of various spirits and it allows people to control the Yokai. Setting it apart from most Yokai-related anime, Natsume does not wish to control or use the Yokai, but simply wishes to return their names to them. The anime is quite peaceful and tranquil.
13) Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
A girl drinks and climbs a mountain to meet a dragon. However, little did she know that the dragon would request her to be its maid. The premise of the anime seems silly and far-fetched, but the anime itself is warm and heart-touching. It follows the journey of a girl who was closed off but is slowly starting to open up.
12) Azumanga Daioh: The Animation
This anime is one classic slice-of-life anime. It is one of the fan favorites even though it is over 20 years old. The story follows a group of high school girls. But what sets it apart from other anime, is that the girls are real. They all have flaws and insecurities and seem human. This makes it one of the best slice-of-life anime.
11) Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
This anime is considered one of the most hilarious anime of all time. The story follows a trip of girls and their supposed lifelong friends. The anime has some very loud and over-the-top scenes, but that’s what makes it one of the most hilarious anime of all time.
10) Laid Back Camp
The anime follows the story of a girl who is used to camping alone. That however changes one day when some mishappenings befall her. To get out of the predicament, she is forced to make friends with the only other person she can find. The anime is quite warm and heart-touching and that makes it one of the best slice-of-life anime of all time.
9) Barakamon
Handa is forced to travel to the rural countryside to get a hold of his temper. There he makes multiple friends and these friends accompany him on his journey. However, they take a journey of their own. This is one of the few anime that have sort of a healing effect on the viewer’s soul. This makes it one of the best slice-of-life anime.
8) Lucky Star
This anime is another classic slice-of-life anime. Many people recognize the characters and many memes have been made of the series, but not everyone knows the Anime’s name. ‘Lucky Star’ is a slow-paced anime and is perfect for people who prefer slow-paced anime. The anime set a standard for most slice-of-life anime and is a must-watch for any slice-of-life anime fan.
7) Miira No Kaikata
Kashiwagi receives a gift from his father who likes to travel the world. In a package that was sent to him from Egypt, he receives a tiny mummy. The anime follows the story of Kashiwagi and his friends as they each get their version of tiny friends and how they deal with the change.
6) Gakuen Babysitters
Kashima and his toddler brother Kotaro lose their parents in a plane crash. The two brothers get invited to stay and study at a prestigious university by a woman who lost her family in the same crash. The catch is, Kashima has to work for the babysitter club of the school. The story follows the brothers’ journey in how they deal with the change and makes new friends.
5) Wotakoi
This anime is perfect for Otakus to watch. It follows the story of Naomi and Hirotaka who are both Otakus and because of this, have a hard time dating. As a result, they start dating each other and the anime follows their story. It is a very cute and relatable anime for all anime fans and that’s what makes it one of the best slice-of-life anime of all time.
4) Kimi Ni Todoke
‘Kimi Ni Todoke’ is one of the best romance and slice-of-life anime of all time. It follows the journey of Sawako Kuronuma who has never had any friends in all her life. The story follows her navigating through life and her making new friends. In addition to that, it also gives notice of her budding romance with the school’s most popular guy, Kazehaya.
3) Ranma ½
‘Ranma ½’ is one of the most popular slice-of-life anime of all time. It has quite a silly concept but the episodes and the characters make the series worth watching. It follows the story of Ranma, a boy who turns into a girl when cold water is thrown on him and reverts to warm water. This is due to a curse he got when training with his father.
2) Horimiya
‘Horimiya’ is a very sweet and amazing romance and slice-of-life anime. It follows Miyamura and Hori as their friendship blooms into something more. This anime is very soft and heart-touching to watch. This makes it one of the best slice-of-life anime of all time.
1) K-On
‘K-On’ follows the story of the members of the Light Music Club’s members. The members are all girls and their characters and personalities are amazing. The anime not only has amazing funny moments, but it also features wonderful songs and budding friendships and relationships. This makes it one of the best slice-of-life anime of all time.
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