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by Krishna Mayuri — May 20, 2024
Edited by: Himanshu Rana

Best Slice-of-life Anime.

Mystery, psychology, mecha, and genres have

such a very tense frame. Sometimes, on the
contrary, we just need some anime to relax with.
Slice-of-life anime, much like the name
suggests, gives the viewers a taste of life.

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Although a typical slice-of-life anime explores

high school lives, it need not always be the
case. The slice-of-life genre tends to present us
with stories about different people in different
pinches of life, trying to teach us something or
simply give us something to think about.

The best slice-of-life anime gives us a reason to

see the brighter side of life, all the while
illustrating the bad times.

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Many people often begin their journey of

becoming anime fans through slice-of-life
anime. While the shounen genre often comes
off as too strong, the slice-of-life genre slowly
gives its audience to see the beauty of anime in
its raw form.

Especially when these anime are followed by

jaw-dropping visual effects and concept arts, it
is tough to part with them. Slice-of-life anime is
bliss in the anime industry.

Out of the ten favorite anime that a person likes,

I bet there’s at least that one slice-of-life anime
that melted their hearts. This is exactly what
slice-of-life anime do– they steal hearts before a
viewer even knows.

Best Slice-of-life Anime

People are always looking for good slice-of-life
anime to binge on, and that’s exactly what we
are serving today. Here are the top ten slice-of-
life anime that every anime fan should watch.
The anime mentioned can be streamed online
on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation, HiDive, or
any other legal website.

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Anohana
Anohana is every bit of what one would expect
from a slice-of-life anime. The anime is a finely
written work that reflects on loss, regrets, and
change. Anohana has its entertaining moments
of fun, but it is the sentimental parts that truly
won me over.

The anime rests on flashbacks of a bunch of

childhood friends who have grown apart. Its
dialogue delivery is heavy and definitely
something that makes a huge impact on the
storytelling.

As the anime ends, it leaves its viewers in a

deep train of thoughts and overwhelming
emotions.

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The plot of Anohana is pretty simple and

straightforward. There isn’t much
groundbreaking about it, either. Adding on to
the anime’s beauty are the official soundtracks
played on a piano or guitar.

Anohana

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Clannad
Clannad is a fine piece of work from the studio
of Kyoto Animation. The animation of Clannad is
one of the first things that had my eyes glued to
it till the last episode. It simply depicts the
amount of hard work, love, and care Japanese
animators put into the anime.

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The characters of Clannad might come off as

cliches at times, but that need not be a bad
thing because the overall plot is built uniquely.
With its almost life-like animation and brilliantly
paced plot, Clannad is no less than the best
slice-of-life anime in the industry.

Despite the years since its release, very rare

anime series can relay the same emotion with
such fluency. This anime shall not be missed if
relaxation is all you are seeking for.

Clannad.

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K-On
Another great anime from Kyoto Animation, K-
On is also one of the best slice-of-life anime.
However, the anime is quite different from
Clannad in many ways. K-On’s art style and the
main character’s design are something that no
viewer can get over anytime soon.

That anime leans a lot towards the CGDCT

genre but chaotically and romantically. Its cute
outlook and hilarious details make it very
memorable. K-On is just plain silly, and I mean it
with complete positivity.

Sometimes this is the kind of silly thing we need

in our lives to brighten our moods. Since the
anime is about music, it has a good musical
composition as well.

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This is a type of anime that makes its viewers

happy with cute characters and silly humor. If
you have been ignoring this anime, I
recommend you stop whatever you’re doing
and watch it.

K-On.

Horimiya
One of the best releases of the year was
Horimiya. Horimiya received many great reviews
from its audience. The anime is initially a rom-
com that focuses on its characters’
development. Horimiya has many things to like.

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The idea of portraying youth and how different

youngsters grow up through its characters was
depicted with clarity. While some people might
find everlasting love in high school, it does not
mean every relationship has to work out, no
matter how sincere one’s feelings are.

Horimiya is an anime I would recommend to

growing teens because the anime does a fine
job of explaining how teens should overcome
their inner conflicts and grow into responsible
and respectful adults.

Horimiya’s comedy may not make you roll on

the floor laughing, but it sure will give you a
really hard grin with how relatable it can be.

Horimiya

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5 Centimetres Per
Second
Rather than a series, 5 Centimetres Per Second
is a short anime movie. Facing the realities of
life is one of the basic concepts of this anime.
The anime also won the 2007 Asia Pacific
Screen Award for the Best Animated Feature
Film category.

It is the work of renowned movie director

Makoto Shinkai (Your Name, Weathering With
You). 5 Centimetres Per Second is no ordinary
story. Rather it is a sad story of an unachievable
love.

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Despite all the efforts, and all the promises,

some bonds break, and the only thing it leaves
behind are the memories that haunt them
forever. This is a beautiful movie.

Its visuals are absolutely stunning and give a

pleasing effect to the story as well. From an
emotional angle and visual standpoint, this is
easily one of the best slice-of-life anime.

5 Centimetres Per Second.

Violet Evergarden
Based on the light novel of the same name,
Violet Evergarden is a very successful anime.
The anime is primarily popular for its beautiful
characters and graceful visuals.

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It is created with so much patience and so

much diligence that every scene seems to be
telling a story of its own. The anime’s setting is
a fantasy and a beautiful one at that. It gives
you so many things to love that its flaws are
almost negligible.

Violet Evergarden, in its patiently flowing pace,

also gives its viewers a lot of drama to witness.
The anime has a certain ring of peace and
serenity around it that makes watching it a
blissful experience. A truly aesthetic anime,
Violet Evergarden is a masterpiece among slice-
of-life anime.

Violet Evergarden.

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Grand Blue
The scenes of Grand Blue give it a very
furnished look. They are aesthetic and a
complete treat to the eye. But all the aesthetic
vibe is toned down with the chaotic humor.
Grand Blue does not have a fixed plot.

It is rather a journey of friends who embrace

their love for the sea. But that’s not all. It is also
a journey of these friends constantly falling into
trouble and getting drunk.

I do not know what typical Japanese college life

looks like, but Grand Blue gives quite an
exaggerated look at it, and it’s very entertaining
to the fans of the show.

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The character design is mostly a beauty until

things go south. Grand Blue is an outstanding
anime that gives a good taste of slice-of-life by
keeping things spiced up.

Grand Blue

Usagi Drop
Usagi Drop’s prime focus is on delivering the
message about how difficult raising a child is to
their audience. It is a mature anime with the
motive of relaying something to its viewers.
Now Usagi Drop is not an anime that people
would usually watch.

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So what makes it worth watching and being one
of the best slice-of-life anime? The anime is so
wholesome that I would be lying if I said it didn’t
steal my heart after the first fifteen minutes. It
truly gives us a tangy yet sweet taste of a slice
of life.

The relations between the two main characters

and how it has been executed with so much
innocence make staying till the end worth it.
Usagi Drop is an anime I would recommend to
non-anime watchers alike for the sake of the
sweetness it holds.

Usagi Drop.

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Josee, the Tiger, and the

Fish
Released last December, Josee, the Tiger, and
the Fish is a unique anime film. The film opens
up the world we know but from the eyes of a
differently-abled woman who has never seen
the world.

Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish give the regular

and boring world a magical outlook. Everything
is shiny, and everything is hopeful. The movie
has many folds of drama and angst, involving
primarily the main characters.

Although the anime does not give good

developments to its side characters, it makes
up for it by giving its two main characters a
surprisingly great amount of development.

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The anime does not have much humor, but it is

built on cute moments and a moving story
instead. Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish have a
great visual animation as well, which pleases its
viewers to the full extent.

Josee the Tiger and the Fish.

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Natsume Yuujinchou
This slice-of-life anime has a supernatural touch
to it. It centers around spirits (or youkai, as they
call it). Every episode deals with a new youkai,
each of which leaves a good message for the
audience. It has quite a magical aura to it.

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The story is interesting, even if there is no long-

term build-up. Natsume Yuujinchou is very
thought-provoking as well. Through the thirteen
episodes, the anime takes its viewers on an
emotional ride.

It takes beautiful sceneries and animation to fill

its audience with these emotions. Natsume
Yuujinchou is an anime no one should miss for
its wonderful execution that goes beyond
expectations.

Natsume Yuujinchou.

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Honorable Mention

Summer Time Rendering

Hell’s Harem

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Spy Classroom

Spy Classroom

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Krishna Mayuri
Krishna Mayuri is an enthusiast who believes
weekends are best spent with a cup of coffee
and anime, excels in recommending the best
series to viewers, drawing from a wealth of
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