Girls' Last Tour And 4 Other Overlooked Anime that Embrace the Winter Spirit

Girls' Last Tour And 4 Other Overlooked Anime that Embrace the Winter Spirit
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The titles differ in plot, mood, and atmosphere, but are united by a snowy setting.

These titles are perfect for watching in the warmth of your home on a cozy sofa while it's snowing outside. Here, the characters survive the deadly cold and snowstorm, while we enjoy a hot cup of tea in complete safety.

Today, we're going to tell you about several winter anime – it's time to curl up under a warm blanket, pour yourself some cocoa, and dive in.

1. A Place Further Than the Universe, 2018

Schoolgirl Shirase hopes to go to Antarctica, where her mother disappeared three years ago while participating in a scientific expedition.

It turns out that three other girls want to join Shirase for different reasons: Mari dreams of amazing travels, Hinata wants to escape from her problems, and Yuzuki dreams of finding true friends.

The girls prepare hard, become members of the icebreaker team, and finally embark on the greatest adventure of their lives.

2. Kanon, 2006-2007

Yuichi Aizawa returns to his hometown, which he left seven years ago as a child. Yuichi suffers from amnesia, so he cannot remember his life here.

He moves in with his aunt, goes to the local school with his cousin and meets different people, mostly girls. Each meeting causes flashbacks in Yuichi, thanks to which his memory begins to return little by little.

The anime is set in one of the northern prefectures of Japan, in a town where it snows all the time and the characters wear cozy winter jackets and coats. The winter atmosphere echoes the plot, where there is a lot of heart-wrenching sadness, but also room for spiritual warmth.

3. Girls' Last Tour, 2017

Civilization has been destroyed by war. Two girls, Chito and Yuuri, travel through the snowy world among the ruins of buildings, collecting useful items and products. They also dream of finding a way to the upper level of the city, where giant towers lead up through the clouds. Perhaps salvation awaits them there?

Post-apocalypse in the world of eternal winter – at first glance, this is something dark and hopeless. But the series is surprisingly friendly and cozy. Two cute and funny girls fight for life in fabulous and comfortable conditions, where supplies and shelter are constantly found along the way.

4. Mushi-Shi, 2005-2014

This anime about a quiet guy named Ginko who wanders around Japan taming nature spirits called mushi has many episodes set in winter. For example, the third episode in the first season, or the third and tenth episodes in the second season.

The winter landscapes in the anime are harsh but beautiful, like the whole nature of 19th century Japan. There are breathtaking scenes where forests and mountains turn into a world of dazzling, shimmering whiteness.

5. The Ancient Magus' Bride, 2017-2023

In the franchise about a girl named Hatori Chise who becomes a slave and then the bride of a mysterious wizard named Elias Ainsworth, the characters find themselves at the mercy of winter more than once.

Particularly memorable is the 16th episode of the first season, in which the characters encounter the winter goddess Morrigan. The episode is full of snow and magic, presented in the anime's mesmerizing aesthetic.

The titles differ in plot, mood, and atmosphere, but are united by a snowy setting.

These titles are perfect for watching in the warmth of your home on a cozy sofa while it's snowing outside. Here, the characters survive the deadly cold and snowstorm, while we enjoy a hot cup of tea in complete safety.

Today, we're going to tell you about several winter anime – it's time to curl up under a warm blanket, pour yourself some cocoa, and dive in.

1. A Place Further Than the Universe, 2018

Schoolgirl Shirase hopes to go to Antarctica, where her mother disappeared three years ago while participating in a scientific expedition.

It turns out that three other girls want to join Shirase for different reasons: Mari dreams of amazing travels, Hinata wants to escape from her problems, and Yuzuki dreams of finding true friends.

The girls prepare hard, become members of the icebreaker team, and finally embark on the greatest adventure of their lives.

2. Kanon, 2006-2007

Yuichi Aizawa returns to his hometown, which he left seven years ago as a child. Yuichi suffers from amnesia, so he cannot remember his life here.

He moves in with his aunt, goes to the local school with his cousin and meets different people, mostly girls. Each meeting causes flashbacks in Yuichi, thanks to which his memory begins to return little by little.

The anime is set in one of the northern prefectures of Japan, in a town where it snows all the time and the characters wear cozy winter jackets and coats. The winter atmosphere echoes the plot, where there is a lot of heart-wrenching sadness, but also room for spiritual warmth.

3. Girls' Last Tour, 2017

Civilization has been destroyed by war. Two girls, Chito and Yuuri, travel through the snowy world among the ruins of buildings, collecting useful items and products. They also dream of finding a way to the upper level of the city, where giant towers lead up through the clouds. Perhaps salvation awaits them there?

Post-apocalypse in the world of eternal winter – at first glance, this is something dark and hopeless. But the series is surprisingly friendly and cozy. Two cute and funny girls fight for life in fabulous and comfortable conditions, where supplies and shelter are constantly found along the way.

4. Mushi-Shi, 2005-2014

This anime about a quiet guy named Ginko who wanders around Japan taming nature spirits called mushi has many episodes set in winter. For example, the third episode in the first season, or the third and tenth episodes in the second season.

The winter landscapes in the anime are harsh but beautiful, like the whole nature of 19th century Japan. There are breathtaking scenes where forests and mountains turn into a world of dazzling, shimmering whiteness.

5. The Ancient Magus' Bride, 2017-2023

In the franchise about a girl named Hatori Chise who becomes a slave and then the bride of a mysterious wizard named Elias Ainsworth, the characters find themselves at the mercy of winter more than once.

Particularly memorable is the 16th episode of the first season, in which the characters encounter the winter goddess Morrigan. The episode is full of snow and magic, presented in the anime's mesmerizing aesthetic.