A perfect choice for those who have a busy schedule.
In this list we have included only the best anime titles – not too long, but exciting and with a complete story. There are both dynamic action stories and emotional dramas, so everyone will find something for themselves.
1. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, 2011
The past cannot be changed, but can you learn to live with it? Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day is a touching story about loss, friendship and growing up. The main characters were once inseparable, but a tragedy destroyed their childhood dreams and separated the friends.
Years later, the ghost of the past returns to remind them of unfinished business. This anime is not only about sadness, but also about hope – about how important it is not to hold on to the past, but to move forward by preserving precious memories.
2. Death Parade, 2015
Death Parade is an anime that stands out for its unique concept of the afterlife. Instead of the usual heaven or hell, the souls of the dead end up in the Quindecim Bar, where bartender Decim invites them to play deadly games.
The anime explores complex themes of human nature, morality and emotion. Decim, who initially judges the souls without emotion, gradually begins to understand that there is a human story behind every decision.
3. Odd Taxi, 2021
Odd Taxi is an anime where the grotesque style hides a deep and touching story. The main character, taxi driver Odokawa, seems to be lost on the long road of life.
Every passenger in his taxi is not just a random person, but a part of a big mystery that leads to the missing girl. Behind the outward simplicity lies a suspenseful plot that reveals unexpected facets of each character.
4. Kids on the Slope, 2012
Music brings people together, and jazz is a story of emotions conveyed without words. Kids on the Slope is a story of friendship, youth and self-discovery, steeped in the atmosphere of the 60s.
This anime is not only about music, but also about people whose paths cross and change each other forever. True friendship, first love, freedom of expression – Kids on the Slope is perfect for those who want to feel the magic of sounds and human relationships.
5. Erased, 2016
Erased is a touching story about lost time, the cruelty of the world, and hope. An adult suddenly gets the chance to go back in time and prevent terrible events, but will he be able to change fate?
This detective story, told through the eyes of children, makes you think about life, friendship and the value of human relationships, which we sometimes lack so much. Satoru will have to face the horrors of the past and fight for those he once could not save.