There's no drama, only lighthearted adventures and romances.
During the summer, you crave light and carefree adventures without any drama. From Sherlock Holmes in ancient China to a light rom-com about cosplay, we've chosen summer anime that will lift your spirits, even on the hottest day.
1. My Dress-Up Darling, 2022-...
High school student Gojo has been interested in creating Japanese dolls since childhood. However, when he was younger, his peers made fun of him for sewing doll clothes.
Since then, he has honed his skills in secret. One day, popular student Marin catches Gojo at the sewing machine. Gojo braced himself for more humiliation, but Marin suddenly praised him and shared her secret.
She has been cosplaying for a long time, but no one in her circle takes her hobby seriously. They decide to team up, with Gojo practicing his sewing skills by creating cosplay costumes for Marin.
2. Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf, 2024
In an alternate medieval era, a traveling merchant named Lawrence meets Holo, the goddess of the harvest. Until she turns into a wolf, only her tail and ears distinguish her from an ordinary girl.
Lawrence is smart and knows his craft well. Holo can easily distinguish truth from lies and teach the merchant this skill. The goddess agrees to help Lawrence on one condition: he must accompany her to her hometown in the north.
Christianity has replaced paganism, and the inhabitants of her current haven no longer need her. Lawrence agrees, and the two set off on a measured adventure, the taste of apples and the dying of summer lingering in the air.
3. Laid-Back Camp, 2018-2024
What else do you need to be happy besides mountains, nature, and ramen by the fire? For Rin, hiking is not just a hobby, it's her life. She often travels alone – pitches a tent, collects firewood, and conquers peaks.
This time was supposed to be no different, but her solitude was interrupted by Nadeshiko, who got lost on her way to the top. The good-natured Rin can't leave Nadeshiko in the middle of the forest, so she invites her to join her on a hike.
Noodles, conversations by the fire, and picturesque mountain views in the moonlight impress Nadeshiko so much that, before leaving, she asks Rin for her phone number. Thus begins the story of their camping adventures together.
4. The Apothecary Diaries, 2023-...
Maomao is the daughter of a pharmacist. She immerses herself in science, studying plants and testing dangerous substances on herself. Her previous life comes to an end when she is kidnapped and sold to the imperial court.
There, she starts out as a laundress, but fate gives her the opportunity to pursue her passion again. The imperial children fall ill with an unknown illness, and Maomao uses her knowledge to save them.
The palace eunuch and the heirs quickly figure out who is behind it. Soon, he gives the herbalist a new task. Maomao now helps the senior imperial concubine test food and cosmetics for poison.