If you are tired of anime taking place in huge cities, these might be for you.
Sometimes, we just want to watch anime to relax. No action is needed — it’s as fun to watch the characters’ daily lives. There’s just something special about that atmosphere — slice-of-life is, surprisingly, one of the most popular anime genres.
Many of these anime are set in the countryside, too — here are some good examples for those who like that kind of setting.
The absolute best example of a Japanese countryside slice-of-life anime, Non Non Biyori is a must-watch if you like the setting or the genre. The village where the events take place is so small that there were only four children going to school there (with the protagonist becoming the fifth).
Surprisingly enough, it turns out that there are a lot of things to do in such a place — Non Non Biyori is fun and heartwarming.
The protagonist of Barakamon was sent to a remote village to reflect on his behavior after he loses control when one of his calligraphy pieces is criticized by an older master. At first, he hates it there — but the anime slowly becomes his journey for atonement.
Barakamon is all about finding yourself and achieving inner peace, and it tells its entire story in just 12 episodes.
Flying Witch is about a young witch in training who goes to live in a small town in the countryside. And that’s it, really.
The series is great at making you relax and unwind, and it combines the calm vibe of the setting with the unusual (for the viewer) occupation of the protagonist. The thing is, she’s not that different from other girls her age.
Tamayura
MyAnimeList score: 7.22
Tamayura is an obscure anime made by the director of Aria the Animation. If you watched that, you’d already know that it would be very slow and calming. It starts out as a short OVA series and then gets two full seasons and multiple movies.
Surprisingly enough, it’s not just a slice-of-life — there are some good drama bits and really touching moments. The topic of photography is also explored a lot — if you like that, you should definitely consider watching this one.
Silver Spoon (Gin no Saji) is made by Hiromu Arakawa, the mangaka of Fullmetal Alchemist. However, it’s actually the opposite of a battle shounen: it depicts daily life on a farm. The topic is actually something Arakawa is firsthand familiar with, and her knowledge of it definitely shows: things you see in the anime are very realistic.
If you are tired of anime taking place in huge cities, these might be for you.
Sometimes, we just want to watch anime to relax. No action is needed — it’s as fun to watch the characters’ daily lives. There’s just something special about that atmosphere — slice-of-life is, surprisingly, one of the most popular anime genres.
Many of these anime are set in the countryside, too — here are some good examples for those who like that kind of setting.
The absolute best example of a Japanese countryside slice-of-life anime, Non Non Biyori is a must-watch if you like the setting or the genre. The village where the events take place is so small that there were only four children going to school there (with the protagonist becoming the fifth).
Surprisingly enough, it turns out that there are a lot of things to do in such a place — Non Non Biyori is fun and heartwarming.
The protagonist of Barakamon was sent to a remote village to reflect on his behavior after he loses control when one of his calligraphy pieces is criticized by an older master. At first, he hates it there — but the anime slowly becomes his journey for atonement.
Barakamon is all about finding yourself and achieving inner peace, and it tells its entire story in just 12 episodes.
Flying Witch is about a young witch in training who goes to live in a small town in the countryside. And that’s it, really.
The series is great at making you relax and unwind, and it combines the calm vibe of the setting with the unusual (for the viewer) occupation of the protagonist. The thing is, she’s not that different from other girls her age.
Tamayura
MyAnimeList score: 7.22
Tamayura is an obscure anime made by the director of Aria the Animation. If you watched that, you’d already know that it would be very slow and calming. It starts out as a short OVA series and then gets two full seasons and multiple movies.
Surprisingly enough, it’s not just a slice-of-life — there are some good drama bits and really touching moments. The topic of photography is also explored a lot — if you like that, you should definitely consider watching this one.
Silver Spoon (Gin no Saji) is made by Hiromu Arakawa, the mangaka of Fullmetal Alchemist. However, it’s actually the opposite of a battle shounen: it depicts daily life on a farm. The topic is actually something Arakawa is firsthand familiar with, and her knowledge of it definitely shows: things you see in the anime are very realistic.
