Go grab a cup of hot chocolate, drown some marshmallows in it, find a nice comforter to make a nest out of, and put something cute to watch: winter is coming, and it's not necessarily cold and harsh. It can be fun, with the characters layered in thick coats and big scarves, with some Christmas bells chiming in the background, and with the general sense of winter miracle in the atmosphere.
And yes, we know it's November, but in some parts of our planet it's already cold enough, so we're here with a little list of cozy winter shows.
Probably one of the less puzzling and most wholesome Satoshi Kon's works, Tokyo Godfathers is centered around a found family of broken people who are getting into an exciting adventure around Christmas and explore their bonds through it. It's much more realistic and grounded than other Kon's works, but it still has a fair share of his unique and bizarre approach, and the setting only helps to deliver the magic that his vision is filled with.
It's in the name: this show is laid-back and relaxing by design. It's about a group of girls who share their love for camping, and some episodes are set in winter settings. Girls just sit around a bonfire, cook, exchange various stories and goof around. It's a perfectly relaxing show, one that has been praised when it was released for this specific quality
What sport is more associated with winter than ice skating? Okay, we can name a few, going through the whole roster of Winter Olympics disciplines, but the elegance of competitive ice skating adds to this special winter magic. Yuri!! On Ice is a unique sports anime, and not only because it's heavily doused in romance. It's a story of personal growth, not about teamwork, and it's focused on adult characters who've already been passionate about the sport but hit a slump, and now they're on their way to recovery. It's a very uplifting story, perfect to indulge in in winter.
Is there anything more wintery than Antarctica? The land that's filled with snow from horizon to horizon? No, and if you combine this scenery with the "cute girls doing cute things" genre, you'll get the ultimate recipe for winter-style coziness. Akin to Laid-Back Camp, this show follows a group of girls, but this time they ended up exploring not just neighboring forests and mountains, but a whole other continent — Antarctica. Four high school girls are on an expedition here, and it's a really cute coming-of-age story that's filled both with comedy and heart-clenching dramatic moments, aided by the beautifully animated winter scenery.
The seasons change in this one, but a huge part of this romantic story is set in winter. A young duke is cursed by the witch: everything he touches dies. He's exiled by his family, but thankfully, he's not alone: he has a bunch of staff looking after him in a castle. One of the staff members is Alice, a maid who cherishes him and loves to tease him in the friendliest way. As the romance between them grows, so does the frustration, as the duke cannot even reach the person he wants to touch the most. The story about love and magic is neatly told through cute visuals, including the winter depictions of the estate.
It's nearly December!
Go grab a cup of hot chocolate, drown some marshmallows in it, find a nice comforter to make a nest out of, and put something cute to watch: winter is coming, and it's not necessarily cold and harsh. It can be fun, with the characters layered in thick coats and big scarves, with some Christmas bells chiming in the background, and with the general sense of winter miracle in the atmosphere.
And yes, we know it's November, but in some parts of our planet it's already cold enough, so we're here with a little list of cozy winter shows.
Probably one of the less puzzling and most wholesome Satoshi Kon's works, Tokyo Godfathers is centered around a found family of broken people who are getting into an exciting adventure around Christmas and explore their bonds through it. It's much more realistic and grounded than other Kon's works, but it still has a fair share of his unique and bizarre approach, and the setting only helps to deliver the magic that his vision is filled with.
It's in the name: this show is laid-back and relaxing by design. It's about a group of girls who share their love for camping, and some episodes are set in winter settings. Girls just sit around a bonfire, cook, exchange various stories and goof around. It's a perfectly relaxing show, one that has been praised when it was released for this specific quality
What sport is more associated with winter than ice skating? Okay, we can name a few, going through the whole roster of Winter Olympics disciplines, but the elegance of competitive ice skating adds to this special winter magic. Yuri!! On Ice is a unique sports anime, and not only because it's heavily doused in romance. It's a story of personal growth, not about teamwork, and it's focused on adult characters who've already been passionate about the sport but hit a slump, and now they're on their way to recovery. It's a very uplifting story, perfect to indulge in in winter.
Is there anything more wintery than Antarctica? The land that's filled with snow from horizon to horizon? No, and if you combine this scenery with the "cute girls doing cute things" genre, you'll get the ultimate recipe for winter-style coziness. Akin to Laid-Back Camp, this show follows a group of girls, but this time they ended up exploring not just neighboring forests and mountains, but a whole other continent — Antarctica. Four high school girls are on an expedition here, and it's a really cute coming-of-age story that's filled both with comedy and heart-clenching dramatic moments, aided by the beautifully animated winter scenery.
The seasons change in this one, but a huge part of this romantic story is set in winter. A young duke is cursed by the witch: everything he touches dies. He's exiled by his family, but thankfully, he's not alone: he has a bunch of staff looking after him in a castle. One of the staff members is Alice, a maid who cherishes him and loves to tease him in the friendliest way. As the romance between them grows, so does the frustration, as the duke cannot even reach the person he wants to touch the most. The story about love and magic is neatly told through cute visuals, including the winter depictions of the estate.
