A list for those who want to escape into a beautiful and cozy fantasy world.
It is generally accepted that fall is a time of fading and sadness, but it is also a time of change and new discoveries. How about exploring some interesting anime to lift your spirits and motivate you to do something special?
After all, despite the gray outside your window, you can bring something bright and warming into your life.
The traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence comes to a remote village for millet. The locals have just harvested their last crop and are preparing to celebrate. They worship the goddess of harvest, a she-wolf named Holo. According to legend, she protects these lands and, when in a good mood, grants the farmers a bountiful harvest.
Having received the goods for sale, Lawrence is about to leave the village when he suddenly notices a stranger with fluffy ears and a tail in his cart. The man guesses that this is the famous goddess Holo.
Only now she has taken the form of a human girl. Holo wants to return to her homeland, which lies far to the north, and asks the merchant to keep her company. And so begins their journey together.
Makoto moves in with her relatives in a quiet town to master the art of magic. But instead of knowledge, Makoto collects problems.
The girl suffers from topographical disorientation, constantly gets lost and finds herself in embarrassing situations. Along with Makoto, the young witch's brother, her sisters and a black cat get into trouble.
The anime seems to be about magic, but most of the series is dedicated to everyday topics. Makoto makes new friends, searches for a lost cat, has fun with her brother and sisters, and gets used to life on a farm.
A professional calligrapher, Handa reacted aggressively to criticism of his work and was exiled to a modest village on a remote island. Handa became accustomed to the noise of Tokyo, although he spent most of his life at home alone with his brushes.
Moving to the wilderness is not easy for him. But the villagers, for whom the visit of a calligrapher from Tokyo is a remarkable event, do not let Handa get bored. This is a story about growing up in a small world cut off from civilization.
4. Natsume's Book of Friends, 2008-2024
The adventures of a sad high school student with a cute cat – at first glance, just another cozy anime. But Natsume is no ordinary student, and his cat is an extremely rare breed.
The boy sees otherworldly beings, and his cat, Madara, is not a cute fluffy one, but a powerful demon. He was imprisoned in a cat statue and got so used to this form that he decided to remain a cat after his release.
Because of his superpower, Natsume is very lonely and needs a friend. Especially in a new place: the main character was orphaned in his childhood, and at the beginning of the series he moves to a foster family. The boy is loved and sincerely cared for, but fantastic creatures arrange a hunt for the schoolboy.
5. The Girl from the Other Side, 2022
The Girl from the Other Side is a light, sentimental and fascinating work. The visual style and animation immerse you in an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.
The world is divided into two parts: inner and outer. Humans live in the first, and dark creatures live in the second. When the creatures of darkness touch a person, they become like them. One day, a little girl wandered into the outer world and met a monster. However, it turned out to be much more humane than she expected. The creature of darkness sheltered the little girl, who had nowhere to go, and began to take care of her.
A list for those who want to escape into a beautiful and cozy fantasy world.
It is generally accepted that fall is a time of fading and sadness, but it is also a time of change and new discoveries. How about exploring some interesting anime to lift your spirits and motivate you to do something special?
After all, despite the gray outside your window, you can bring something bright and warming into your life.
The traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence comes to a remote village for millet. The locals have just harvested their last crop and are preparing to celebrate. They worship the goddess of harvest, a she-wolf named Holo. According to legend, she protects these lands and, when in a good mood, grants the farmers a bountiful harvest.
Having received the goods for sale, Lawrence is about to leave the village when he suddenly notices a stranger with fluffy ears and a tail in his cart. The man guesses that this is the famous goddess Holo.
Only now she has taken the form of a human girl. Holo wants to return to her homeland, which lies far to the north, and asks the merchant to keep her company. And so begins their journey together.
Makoto moves in with her relatives in a quiet town to master the art of magic. But instead of knowledge, Makoto collects problems.
The girl suffers from topographical disorientation, constantly gets lost and finds herself in embarrassing situations. Along with Makoto, the young witch's brother, her sisters and a black cat get into trouble.
The anime seems to be about magic, but most of the series is dedicated to everyday topics. Makoto makes new friends, searches for a lost cat, has fun with her brother and sisters, and gets used to life on a farm.
A professional calligrapher, Handa reacted aggressively to criticism of his work and was exiled to a modest village on a remote island. Handa became accustomed to the noise of Tokyo, although he spent most of his life at home alone with his brushes.
Moving to the wilderness is not easy for him. But the villagers, for whom the visit of a calligrapher from Tokyo is a remarkable event, do not let Handa get bored. This is a story about growing up in a small world cut off from civilization.
4. Natsume's Book of Friends, 2008-2024
The adventures of a sad high school student with a cute cat – at first glance, just another cozy anime. But Natsume is no ordinary student, and his cat is an extremely rare breed.
The boy sees otherworldly beings, and his cat, Madara, is not a cute fluffy one, but a powerful demon. He was imprisoned in a cat statue and got so used to this form that he decided to remain a cat after his release.
Because of his superpower, Natsume is very lonely and needs a friend. Especially in a new place: the main character was orphaned in his childhood, and at the beginning of the series he moves to a foster family. The boy is loved and sincerely cared for, but fantastic creatures arrange a hunt for the schoolboy.
5. The Girl from the Other Side, 2022
The Girl from the Other Side is a light, sentimental and fascinating work. The visual style and animation immerse you in an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.
The world is divided into two parts: inner and outer. Humans live in the first, and dark creatures live in the second. When the creatures of darkness touch a person, they become like them. One day, a little girl wandered into the outer world and met a monster. However, it turned out to be much more humane than she expected. The creature of darkness sheltered the little girl, who had nowhere to go, and began to take care of her.
