Anyone who's familiar with me or my content will 

know just how much I love slice of life

anime!  
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For the longest time now, I've wanted to compile  my favourite slice of life anime together  
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in a 'definitive' list of sorts, and with 2020  continuing its trend of being depressingly awful,  
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I decided to take the plunge and finally  make this video. For the past two months,  
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I've watched and re-watched dozens of slice  of life anime in order to ensure this list is  
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an accurate reflection of how I currently feel  - as my taste has naturally changed over time,  
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so anime I first saw years ago may hit differently  than they did back then. Plus, there were still  
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dozens of slice of life anime on my plan to  watch list that I wanted to check out, to see  
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if any of them had a shot of making the list. Before we begin though, I feel it's worth  
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addressing one of the challenges  I faced when compiling this list.  
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Namely that slice of life is a very broad genre  and can seemingly bolt onto any other, causing  
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much debate within the community as to whether an  anime can be categorised as slice of life or
not.  
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I've already made a video on this subject,  so I'm not going to be repeating myself here,  
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but if there are any anime on this list you  feel aren't deserving of the slice of life tag,  
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then I'd highly recommend giving that video  a watch to see where I'm coming from. Lastly,  
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this goes without saying, but this is MY personal  list - meaning that your favourite slice of life  
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anime may not be featured here! There were several  anime that didn't make the cut, not
necessarily  
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because I didn't enjoy them but because there were  other similar anime that I simply enjoyed
more,  
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and so ended up losing their spot because of  that. There were also a few anime that didn't  
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make the cut because, at the time of making this  video, they aren't legally streamable
anywhere,  
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and I didn't want to include anime  that you can't easily go and watch.  
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OK! With that long introduction  out of the way, let us begin!  
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Starting off with Shonen Maid; one of my  absolute favourite slice of life anime  
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about a cleaning-compulsive boy who moves in with  his wealthy and eccentric uncle after his
mother  
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passes away. When he discovers his uncle's untidy  habits; he quickly gets to work cleaning his  
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house, and the two make an arrangement whereby his  accommodation is provided in exchange
for becoming  
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the house maid. What transpires is a heart-warming  story about family bonds and friendship;  
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with a supportive cast of characters, and an  uplifting atmosphere that always manages to  
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put a smile on my face. It's an underrated anime  that I'll never stop talking about because more  
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people need to see this wholesome gem! If you need  something warm and cosy to snuggle up
with, then I  
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thoroughly recommend giving this anime a watch.
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You and Me is about as pure as a slice of life anime can get.
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It's the story of four childhood friends and their everyday lives, as they learn
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more about each other and themselves. When an  energetic transfer student later joins their  
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circle; their days become even more eventful, as  they get caught up in his playful, and
sometimes  
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troublesome, antics. If you're familiar with the  CGDCT formula, then this is kind of like that;  
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except with handsome young men instead. It really  is as straightforward as its plot synopsis
sounds,  
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as you're just watching these high school  boys going about their daily lives. While  
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its slow pace might be a turn off for some;  if you're looking for a chill anime to watch,  
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then you can't go wrong with this one.
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Polar Bear Cafe is unsurprisingly all
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about a pun-loving polar bear who runs a cafe;  where humans and animals alike can sit back,  
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relax and enjoy their favourite beverage. The cafe  is often frequented by a lively cast of
characters  
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including: a lazy pander, a sarcastic  penguin, a wise but often ignored llama,  
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and an intimidating grizzly bear with a heart  of pure gold. Watching the interactions between  
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these colourful characters is always a delight  to see, and the anime's generally light-hearted  
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comedy is one of the main reasons why this show  is so easily digestible. It's especially great  
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for those times when you just need something to  switch off and unwind to and, with fifty
episodes,  
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it's also one of few slice of life anime  that can be enjoyed for a very long time.  
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Aggretsuko follows the life of a twenty-five year  old single red panda, working in the
accounting  
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department of a Japanese trading firm, as she  tries her best to navigate the daily struggles  
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of living in an unfair capitalist society. In  order to cope with her everyday frustration,  
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she routinely goes to a karaoke bar to sing  death metal. This is easily one of the best,  
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and most relatable, workplace comedies I've seen;  as the show's writers do an excellent job of  
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creating relatable scenarios that many of us have  likely experienced at some point in our lives.  
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From pushy superiors and obnoxious co-workers  to meeting people's unrealistic expectations;  
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Aggretsuko has it all, and it does so while  managing to create a memorable cast of endearing  
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characters that you can't help but root for.
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Space Brothers tells the story of two brothers who
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vowed to become astronauts after witnessing what  they believed to be a UFO when they were
kids.  
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Nineteen years later, the younger brother  has become a fully-fledged JAXA astronaut,  
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while the older brother has not. However,  after losing his job, he decides to apply  
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for JAXA's next astronaut selection; embarking on  an ambitious journey to catch up to his
younger  
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brother and fulfil the promise they made as kids.  Space Brothers is a truly spectacular anime
that  
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superbly illustrates the enormous lengths one  must go to in order to even have a chance of  
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becoming an astronaut; let alone actually making  it as one. It's an incredibly engaging story,  
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with a likeable cast of characters that  reminded me why I love this genre so much!  
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Princess Jellyfish revolves around a group of  otaku women living together in an apartment  
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complex, where no men are allowed. Among them  is a socially awkward jellyfish-loving girl,  
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whose encounter with a beautiful woman  changes her life forever. Turns out the  
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elegant stranger is actually the son of a  wealthy politician - yet, despite this, he  
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embodies everything she secretly dreams of being;  a princess as ethereal as a floating jellyfish.  
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This anime positively oozes character! Its  cast, while eccentric, feel believably real  
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thanks to the show's grounded story and, unlike  other anime, Princess Jellyfish doesn't treat  
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its cross-dressing character as just the  butt of a joke, but as an actual person.  
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It manages to tug at your heart strings, whilst  remaining uplifting and funny throughout,  
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and is an all-around great show  that's definitely worth your time!  
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Croisee in a Foreign Labyrinth  is set during the 19th century  
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and centres on a Japanese girl who arrives  in Paris to help work at an ironwork shop.  
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The shop-owner, a blacksmith who makes street  signs, reluctantly agrees to take care of the girl  
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and together the two begin to learn  about their cultural differences,  
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whilst trying to keep the shop open; despite their  dwindling business. Historical European
settings  
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are not exactly common in anime, so that  alone was enough to pique my interest,  
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but the story is also delightfully charming - as  you get to see this cute Japanese girl trying her  
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best to adjust to the various European customs  she's unfamiliar with. The rest of the cast is  
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just as endearing, and the soothing atmosphere  makes this a very comforting anime to watch.  
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Please tell me Galko-chan follows the everyday  lives of an unlikely trio of girls in high school;  
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a trendy social butterfly with an unflattering  reputation due to her appearance, a plain-looking  
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otaku with a sarcastic personality, and an  airheaded wealthy young lady with excellent social  
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graces. Despite their differences the three are  best friends and frequently discuss girl problems.  
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There are few anime that tackle the subjects  of sex, puberty and adolescence without coming  
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off as crass or obnoxious but thankfully  this is one of the better ones out there.  
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Seeing a group of close friends talk candidly  about their bodies is honestly refreshing  
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because it's something you just don't see a  whole lot of in other anime set in high school.  
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It's unfortunate then that this anime  is so underrated - it deserves better!  
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Place to Place is a warm and comfy show about a  teenage girl who's in love with her best
friend.  
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Working up the courage to tell him her feelings  isn't exactly easy though - made worse by the  
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fact that the guy seemingly can't take a hint.  Throughout her everyday school life she spends
her  
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time with her friends, whilst trying to muster up  the courage to confess her feelings for him.
While  
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this is technically a romantic comedy, its best  treated as a wholesome slice of life anime
instead  
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because there's barely any romantic progression.  It's more about watching these close friends
hang  
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out with each other, and being adorable in the  process. If you're looking for a cute feel-good  
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show, with a fluffy atmosphere, then  I'd recommend giving this one a watch!  
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March comes in like a lion is without a  doubt the best slice of life drama ever  
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made! It's the story of a depressed and lonely  seventeen year-old professional shogi player,  
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who moves into his own apartment in Tokyo to avoid  inconveniencing his estranged adopted
family.  
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Soon after his arrival, he meets a trio of  sisters who share with him a unique familial  
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bond that he has lacked for most of his life.  March comes in like a lion is a meaningful and  
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hard-hitting drama, with wholesome slice  of life moments interspersed throughout,  
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and it's nothing short of phenomenal! Its  writing, characters and visuals are all superb,  
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and its second season is a masterpiece! Honestly,  I can't really say anymore without diving into  
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spoiler territory, so just go and watch this  anime if you haven't already. It's brilliant!  
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My Roommate is a Cat is about an introverted  novelist who struggles with relationships;  
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made worse by the tragic death of his parents,  which has left him all alone in the world. That is  
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until a stray tuxedo cat enters the picture! As  the two start bonding with each other, they foster  
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an understanding, and find happiness in their new  life together. One of the things I love about
this  
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anime is not only how accurately it portrays  living with a pet, but also how each episode  
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is structured; with it showing the same events  from each of our two protagonists' perspectives,  
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so you get to see what the other is thinking. It  also has a very warm and cosy atmosphere -
making  
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it the perfect show to relax to after a  particularly stressful day at school or work.  
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Girls' Last Tour is set in a post-apocalyptic  world that has been ravaged by war and conflict.  
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The only sound to break the silence is the  rumbling of a motorcycle - as two survivors  
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explore a war-torn city in search of supplies, and  speculate about the old world to pass the
time.  
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Even in a dying world, these two can always  find something to live for. Girls' Last Tour  
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is a surreal and disturbing slice of life anime  that surprisingly still manages to feel relaxing.  
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It's both light-hearted and emotionally  poignant; serving as a perfect example  
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of how diverse and varied the slice of life  genre can be. Don't let the setting fool you  
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into thinking this is a frightening anime though -  as it isn't the kind of show that induces
anxiety,  
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despite its bleak setting.
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School Babysitters is the story
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of a teenage boy who loses both of his parents and  must adjust to his new life as the guardian of
his  
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younger brother. While attending their parents'  funeral, they're approached by a stern
chairwoman  
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of an elite academy who offers to take them in,  providing he helps run the school's babysitters  
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club for the staff's children. School Babysitters  is a surprisingly great anime that continues to  
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delight me, even after successive re-watches.  Its visual presentation is by far the weakest  
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aspect of the show, but don't let that stop  you from checking out this amazing title!  
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It's an uplifting slice of life anime that isn't  afraid of showing just how gross and mischievous  
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young children can be, whilst also featuring  heartfelt scenes that are genuinely touching.  
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Hanasaku Iroha is about an energetic  sixteen year-old girl, who is left in  
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the care of her estranged grandmother when her  irresponsible mom elopes with her new
boyfriend.  
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Upon her arrival, she's forced to  work at the family's hot spring resort  
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and finds herself at odds with many of the staff  and customers. Initially feeling discouraged,  
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she decides to use her circumstances as an  opportunity to change herself for the better. It's  
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a remarkable coming-of-age story with a strong  cast of endearing characters that genuinely feel  
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like real people. As the series went on, I found  myself becoming increasingly attached to them,  
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in a way few slice of life anime are able to.  It's both uplifting and dramatic, and one that's  
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sadly infrequently mentioned. If you've not yet  seen this show, then I highly recommend it!  
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Poco's Udon World tells the story of a thirty  year-old web designer who takes a leave of
absence  
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in order to return to his hometown and sort out  his family's affairs. While reminiscing about  
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his childhood, he stumbles upon a small boy  who turns out to be a shape-shifting tanuki!  
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Through the time they spend together, he begins to  recall his own past, and the relationship he
had  
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with his late-father. If you've seen any  other family-oriented slice of life anime,  
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then Poco's Udon World will feel very familiar to  you but out of all of them, this is easily one
of  
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my favourites! It's adorably cute, has a warm and  cosy atmosphere, and also features
emotionally  
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touching scenes between its characters that puts  it a notch above many of its contemporaries.  
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Hinamatsuri is an outrageously funny slice of life  comedy about a member of the Yakuza whose
life is  
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turned upside down when a girl literally drops  onto his head without warning. Knowing
nothing  
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other than her name, and the fact that she has  psychokinetic powers, he reluctantly becomes  
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her caregiver. However it isn't long before  more girls arrive to try and bring her home,  
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or terminate her. Hinamatsuri leans heavily  on the absurdity of its situations to get a  
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laugh out of its audience, but what makes this  anime work so well is its wholesome moments
that  
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really make you feel for these characters.  Anzu especially is a very good girl who must  
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be protected at all costs! If you're looking  for belly-aching laughs, and a heart-warming  
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story, then this is the anime for you.
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If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan,
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I Would Die is an extremely underrated slice of  life comedy about a group of hard-core idol
fans  
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who support their favourite underground pop group,  ChamJam; in the hopes that one day they'll
make it  
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to the big stage at Budokan. If you looked at this  and thought it was just your typical idol
anime;  
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then you'd be mistaken, as this is less about  the idols themselves and more about the fans  
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instead. It's a light-hearted and amusing show,  with a very satirical sense of humour that pokes  
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fun at otaku culture in all the right places;  leaving me with a stupidly big grin on my face  
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by the end of each episode. It's a seriously  good anime that way too many people overlooked!  
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The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors  and Hostel Behavior is the story of  
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a high school freshman who's excited to  start living his new independent life.  
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But he soon discovers his new boarding house is  far from ordinary. Surrounded by an eccentric
cast  
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of characters, along with the senior he admires,  his daily life is neither peaceful nor boring.  
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This is easily one of my favourite romantic  comedies, as there's a cute kind of innocence  
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to the main leads' relationship that's just so  endearing. It's a subtler, sweeter type of romance  
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that isn't overly melodramatic or awkward to  watch. While the rest of the cast is a little  
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over-the-top, there's a warm family-like quality  to them that I really enjoyed; providing the  
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right balance of fun comedy and sweet romance  to create a wonderfully light-hearted show.  
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Sound of the Sky is a CGDCT anime about a girl who  joins the military in order to fulfil her
dream  
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of learning to play the bugle. Stationed in the  town of Seize, she and her fellow female
comrades  
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enjoy their peaceful lives, in spite of the  increasingly tense military relations of a  
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neighbouring empire. If you're not a fan of the  moe aspects of these types of shows, then
Sound  
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of the Sky will be a breath of fresh air! While  its characters certainly put the cute in CGDCT,  
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the show isn't your typical moe-blob affair  - as it exchanges some of its adorableness  
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for a more mature and meaningful story.  That isn't to say it's completely devoid  
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of light-hearted moments - just that you shouldn't  expect it to play out like others in the genre.  
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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K revolves  around a psychic high school student, who  
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wants nothing more than to live an ordinary life.  Unfortunately, the life of a psychic is far from  
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quiet! While he hides his powers to keep himself  out of the spotlight, he inadvertently draws
the  
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attention of many eccentric characters that he's  forced to deal with on a near constant basis.  
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What follows is a hilarious series of five minute  shorts, combined together to form full-length  
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episodes, that rarely outstay their welcome -  thanks in no small part to the show's quirky  
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cast of characters that each bring something new  to the table. Its English dub is also so good
that  
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I'd actually recommend it over the original  but, thanks to Netflix, only the first season  
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is currently dubbed - so keep that in mind!
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Hitoribocchi is the story of a middle school girl
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who wants nothing more than to befriend everyone  in her class. Unfortunately, her social
anxiety  
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makes this rather difficult; as she faints when  overwhelmed, throws up when nervous, and
concocts  
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elaborate plans just to avoid interacting with  people. Yet despite this, she musters up all  
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of her courage to reach out - starting with the  delinquent-looking girl sitting in front of her.  
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Hitoribocchi is a cute and relatable show that  does an amazing job of exploring the difficulties  
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of living with social anxiety, without ever  coming off as cruel or mean-spirited. It's the  
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type of light-hearted comedy that consistently  puts a smile on my face, which isn't something  
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I can say for other CGDCT anime that can  feel a little repetitive by comparison.  
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Wotakoi tells the story of an office worker  who goes to great lengths to hide the fact  
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that she's an otaku, due to her previous  boyfriend's dumping her once they found out.  
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A chance meeting with a childhood friend, and  fellow otaku, leads to her cover being blown  
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when he causally asks her if she'll be attending  the upcoming Summer Comiket. Shortly
thereafter,  
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they decide to start dating, and their adorably  awkward romance begins! It's rare to see a
romance  
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anime featuring adult characters, as they're  almost always teenagers, and it's even rarer  
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to have adult characters in anime that openly  enjoy manga and video games - as all too often  
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these forms of entertainment are made out to be  childish. As such, Wotakoi feels very
relatable,  
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and is also thoroughly enjoyable as well!
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Non Non Biyori takes place in a small rural
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village, far away from the modern conveniences  of the big cities, where the nearest stores are a  
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couple of miles away and the local school consists  of only a handful of students. The most
recent of  
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which is a girl from Tokyo, who must adjust to her  new countryside life with her new friends.
On the  
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surface, Non Non Biyori sounds almost too mundane,  and yet it's my favourite CGDCT anime
of all-time!  
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The relaxing, rural setting helps to set it apart  from many of its contemporaries, and its main
cast  
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of characters are all extremely likeable  - with Renge being a particular highlight!  
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The soothing nature of this anime will put your  mind at ease, so it's the perfect show to watch  
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whenever you're feeling anxious or depressed.
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Gabriel DropOut is a supernatural slice of life
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comedy about a studious angel who descends to the  human world to live and study among its
populace,  
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so that she may be recognised as a fully-fledged  angel. But while getting acclimated to her new  
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surroundings, she becomes addicted to video games  - leading to a lazy self-indulgent lifestyle.  
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Accompanied by her equally abnormal friends,  they attend school and hang out together,  
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whilst utterly failing to understand what  it truly means to be an angel or demon.  
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Gabriel DropOut is absolutely hilarious; made all  the funnier thanks to its sublime animation
that  
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helps to elevate many of its more visually-comedic  scenes. Its atypical character archetypes
and  
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slick presentation help to set it apart from other  CGDCT anime - making it feel fresh in
comparison.  
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Tanaka-kun is Always Listless centres on a high  school boy who wants nothing more than for
each  
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day to be as uneventful as the last. Accompanied  by his dependable friend, who often helps him
with  
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tasks he's unable to accomplish, the lethargic  teenager must constantly deal with events that  
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threaten the quiet and peaceful days he longs  for. This is the type of anime where its synopsis  
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really doesn't do it any favours because it  makes it sound far duller than it actually is.  
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While it may seem like this is just about our  titular main protagonist and his listlessness,  
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it's actually more about how those around him  react to his listlessness - resulting in it  
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being far funnier than it initially leads on.  It's a fantastic laid-back anime that perfectly  
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embodies what makes slice of life so appealing.
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Working tells the story of a sixteen year-old high
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school boy who works part-time at a family eatery.  While the pay is reasonable and clientele
polite,  
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he often finds himself at his wits' end when  dealing with his odd co-workers. One thing's  
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for certain though; there's never a dull moment  within the walls of Wagnaria! Working is not
your  
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typical workplace comedy, as the humour is deeply  rooted in the ludicrousness of its characters
and  
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the situations they're put in. In any real-world  scenario, these characters would be unemployed  
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because no respectable establishment would keep  on staff this chaotic, but that's precisely what  
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makes this anime so hilariously entertaining! To  top it all off; this is a complete story - with  
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compelling character growth, and a satisfying  ending, that's a rarity for this genre.  
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New Game follows a high school graduate, as she  starts her first day working for the video
game  
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company that developed her favourite childhood  series. Feeling both excited and nervous to be  
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working on the next instalment in the franchise,  she must quickly get to grips with her new
office  
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environment and the numerous challenges  of game development. Being a CGDCT anime,  
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you'd be forgiven for thinking this show is  just mindless adorable fluff, however one of  
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the strengths of this anime is how it respectably  portrays the ups and downs of game
development,  
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without ever being too dark or depressing. While  it may skew the reality of game development  
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somewhat, it does enough to inform viewers  about what goes into creating a video game, and  
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it's also just a fun show to watch in general!  
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Kimi ni Todoke is a slice of life romance anime
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about a high school girl who is misunderstood  by her peers, thanks to her ominous appearance.  
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In reality she's just a sweet and unassuming  girl who only longs to be helpful.  
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When the popular boy in class starts talking to  her, everything changes - as she suddenly finds  
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herself in a new world, talking to different  people and making new friends - all while a  
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budding romance slowly starts to bloom. For the  longest time I held off from watching this
show,  
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as it appeared to be just like any other  shoujo anime but it turns out I was wrong!  
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While the story does feature misunderstandings  and melodrama, it never feels frustrating  
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because of how wholesome it is.  It's a pleasant, heart-warming  
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series that just makes you feel good! As for why I'm recommending this over Toradora,  
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Clannad or Fruits Basket; I feel those anime are  more drama-heavy, whereas Kimi ni Todoke is
a  
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lot softer and slower paced, so it feels more  like a slice of life than any of the others.  
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Wandering Son tells the story of two transgender  kids as they struggle with the harsh realities
of  
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growing up, relationships and acceptance. Taking  solace in one another, they walk a fine line  
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between liberating their true selves and being  ridiculed by their peers. There are few anime  
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that depict LGBTQ people as well as Wandering Son  does. It's a truly beautiful and eye-opening
show  
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that's sadly uncommon in this industry - as  LGBTQ people are rarely given the care and  
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consideration they deserve. It masterfully  handles the subject of gender identify;  
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shining a light on the many hurdles transgender  people have to overcome, and the bigotry they
face  
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on a near constant basis. Yet it maintains a  relatively positive outlook, which I very much  
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appreciated - as it could have easily gone  down a much darker and depressing path.  
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Hyouka is the story of an energy-conserving high  school boy who joins the Classic Literature
Club  
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at the behest of his sister. But his life is  turned upside down when he meets an inquisitive  
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girl who constantly pesters him into satisfying  her curiosity. Alongside fellow club members,  
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the group tackle cases ranging from  a self-locking door to the shadowy  
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history of the very club to which they belong!  Mystery anime can be very tricky to get right,  
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but fortunately Hyouka manages to succeed where  so many fail thanks in part to its grounded
story.  
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Simplicity is the key to Hyouka's success, as some  of the best mysteries are also the most
trivial.  
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It's not often you see mystery being paired with  slice of life but the combination works
extremely  
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well, and it's a delight from beginning to end.
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Interviews With Monster Girls is about a high
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school biology teacher with a deep fasciation  for demi-humans; half-human, half-monster  
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hybrids that have integrated into human society.  To fulfil his goal of learning more about them,  
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he conducts causal interviews with the girls to  learn about their daily lives and habits. It's  
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a simple premise but one that's highly engaging -  as it's genuinely fascinating to learn about
each  
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of the different monster girls and the various  hurdles they have to overcome in order to adapt to  
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human society. There also isn't any funny business  between the biology teacher and his
students! It  
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might look like a harem anime, if you were to  squint at it, but this isn't that kind of show.  
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It's just a wholesome, laid-back slice of life  comedy - and one that I enjoy quite a lot!  
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Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid tells the story  of an office lady who's greeted by a dragon,  
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while on her way to work. A drunken excursion the  night before had led her to the mountains,
where  
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she had apparently offered the mythical beast a  place a stay, since she had nowhere to go. Thus  
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the dragon becomes a live-in maid, but nothing has  prepared Miss Kobayashi for the crazy
situation  
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of living with a dragon. What follows is a cosy  and heart-warming story showcasing the
whimsical  
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everyday life of these characters, and their  friends, as they slowly grow closer and become  
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a real family - with Kanna being a particular  fan-favourite, and for good reason! It's a show  
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that never fails to cheer me up, and is something  that every slice of life anime fan should watch.
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Konohana Kitan follows a cheerful fox girl as she  starts working as an attendant at a traditional  
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hot springs inn. While her eagerness proves  to be more of a hindrance in the beginning,  
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everyone soon warms up to her playful  nature as she steadily learns the trade  
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of an inn attendant in a bustling village  of spirits. Seeing these characters  
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learning to work alongside each other, whilst  attending to their guests care and wellbeing,  
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sounds fairly mundane but it's such a pleasantly  soothing show to watch. The anime also does a  
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good job of leveraging its traditional Japanese  and fantasy setting to tell a variety of stories  
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pertaining to their guests and the problems  they're facing. Its heart-warming stories,  
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beautiful visuals, and endearing characters  all combine to create a truly wonderful anime.  
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ReLIFE revolves around a hopeless  twenty-seven-year-old who's given  
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the opportunity to change his life for the  better with the help of an unusual pill that  
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makes him appear ten years younger. Now  back in high school, he must re-adjust  
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to life as a student - all while slowly  discovering more about his fellow classmates.  
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ReLIFE has such an interesting premise that it  was able to hook me in right away, and
watching  
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the main protagonist stumble due to school  life not being as easy as he thought it'd be,  
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creates some great comedic moments but what truly  makes his character shine is how he uses
his life  
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experiences to thoughtfully help his classmates  solve their juvenile problems. It's a unique  
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spin on the typical high school slice of life and  one that I frequently find myself returning to.  
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Dagashi Kashi follows the son of  a once famous confectionery maker  
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who aspires to be a manga artist, despite his  father's pleas to inherit the family business.  
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But things start to change when an eccentric  girl shows up and decides to enlighten the  
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boy on the true joy of delicious and nostalgic  dagashi! This is the only anime featured on this  
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list to have an aggregate review score lower  than a seven however the lukewarm reception  
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is likely due to the fact that the anime is  one giant commercial for Japanese sweets.  
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For someone who's ignorant on Japanese  culture though, I found it to be fascinating;  
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particularly all of the trivia regarding the  dagashi's history. It's all wrapped up inside  
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a laid-back slice of life comedy - making  it an easy show to sit back and unwind to.  
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Barakamon tells the story of a calligrapher who  becomes enraged at a judge's critique of his
work  
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and proceeds to punch him in the  face. To aid in his self-reflection,  
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his father sends him to a remote island far  away from the conveniences of the city. There,  
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the moody artist must adapt to his new rural  environment and his quirky but well-intentioned  
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neighbours; finding new inspiration and developing  his own unique art style - that is, if a
certain  
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child would stop barging into his house!  Barakamon is the quintessential Iyashikei anime,  
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as its peaceful rural setting and light-hearted  comedy help to put one's mind at ease. It's  
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a heart-warming story, with an enjoyable and  memorable cast of characters, a good sense of  
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humour, and a relaxing setting that all culminate  to create an absolutely exceptional anime.  
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Love Lab is one of the most consistently funny  CGDCT anime I've ever seen! It's the story of  
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a student council president at Fujisaki Girls  Academy - a school known for its student body  
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being comprised of young ladies from honourable  families - who is admired for her elegant and  
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graceful demeanour. However, unbeknownst to  most, her heart is overflowing with curiosity  
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and passion for romance! To facilitate her love  research, she ropes the rest of the student  
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council into all sorts of romantic mischief.  Love Lab may seem like any other CGDCT anime,  
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but its witty dialogue, frantic comedic  sketches and hilarious cast of characters  
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quickly demonstrate that this isn't just another  mindless cookie-cutter title. It's a ton of fun,  
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and one that's sadly not as well-known as  it should be - so please check it out!  
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Nichijou primarily focusses on a trio of high  school girls and the often outlandish events  
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that occur around them in what would otherwise  be an ordinary day in their life - as well as the  
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stories of various people in the town where they  reside. Presenting an absurd mixture of normal  
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everyday life and pure insanity. Slice of life gag  comedies can be pretty hit or miss but
Nichijou  
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hits so hard that it sends you flying into  the stratosphere. What makes this anime work so  
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well is its impeccable animation that elevates  the slapstick humour to a whole nother level.  
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Without it, I don't think this  anime would be as revered as it is.  
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Regardless, it's a brilliant and damn right  hilarious show that is an absolute joy to watch!  
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Silver Spoon follows a high school boy who enrols  in an agricultural school to escape the stress
of  
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trying to live up to his parent's expectations.  While initially assuming he'll do well, he's  
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quickly proven wrong by his talented classmates -  who have been living on farms their entire
lives.  
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As he becomes familiar with his new environment,  he learns more about the world of
agriculture  
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and how it affects the lives of his new friends.  Silver Spoon is a delightful coming-of-age story  
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that serves as one part slice of life comedy and  another part documentary, as it does an
amazing  
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job teaching you about agriculture - without  shying away from its less than pleasant aspects.  
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Even if you don't care about agriculture,  there's still plenty to love about this anime,  
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so consider giving it a watch!
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K-On is the story a ditsy girl who joins her
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school's Light Music Club - believing it's about  playing simple instruments. When she
discovers  
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otherwise, she heads to the clubroom to quit - but  after hearing the group play together, a fire is  
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lit under her and she joins immediately! From then  on, they practice and hang out together;
having  
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a ton of fun whilst doing so! That description is  somewhat misleading, as it implies that the
music  
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is the main focus of the show - when in reality  it's more of a means to an end - as the real focus  
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is on the cute slice of life goodness that oozes  out of every pore! While certainly not the first  
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of its kind, K-On has nonetheless stood the test  of time and deserves all of the praise it gets.  
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Mushishi tells the story of a man who's one of  few humans who can interact with Mushi -
lifeforms  
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more primitive than plants and animals that  exist without any real purpose or meaning.  
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Employing himself as a Mushi Master, he aids  people suffering from problems caused by  
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them. Part of the brilliance of Mushishi is how  each episode is able to tell a complete story;  
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establishing a set of characters, a  problem that needs solving and the  
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eventual resolution without it ever feeling rushed  or predictable. Some stories end on a happy
note,  
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while others don't, yet it's able to maintain  a tranquil atmosphere throughout - even while  
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exploring more disturbing themes. If you've still  not seen this classic anime yet, then you owe
it  
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to yourself to do so - it's truly remarkable.
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Shirobako is a slice of life drama about a
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group of girls who vowed to one day make an  anime together. Fast forward several years,  
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and two of them have managed to land  positions at an animation production company,  
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while the others struggle to pursue their dream  jobs. Together, they'll learn that the road to  
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success is filled with many obstacles. Shirobako  is a phenomenal show that offers a rare
glimpse  
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into the anime industry; what goes on behind  the scenes and the enormous lengths it takes  
31:15
in bringing your favourite shows to life.  It doesn't try to glamorise anything either,  
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instead it lays it out bare for all to see;  showcasing just how chaotic and stressful anime  
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production can be. If you love this medium as much  as I do, then you shouldn't pass this anime
up!  
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Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun is the story of a  cheerful high school girl who has a crush on  
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her oblivious shoujo mangaka schoolmate. When  she courageously confesses her feelings to
him,  
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he hands her an autograph instead; believing her  to be a fan of his work. Before long she agrees
to  
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be his manga assistant, and through the time they  spend together they encounter other
schoolmates  
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who assist them, and serve as inspiration for  the story. While technically a romantic comedy,  
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Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun leans more towards a  slice of life comedy - as it frequently parodies  
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shoujo manga tropes to hilarious effect. It also  features one of my favourite casts in any anime,  
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as they're all delightfully quirky and fun to  watch! I'm still annoyed this anime never got  
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a second season - it seriously deserves one.
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Himouto! Umaru-chan is about a perfect high
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school girl who appears to be the ideal student;  kind, talented, and good looking. However her  
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older brother, who she lives with, knows the real  truth. Upon arriving home she puts on her
hamster  
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hoodie and transforms into an obnoxious layabout;  eating snacks and indulging in her hobbies -
much  
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to her brother's disdain. And it isn't just her  brother who takes issue with her behaviour either,  
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as this show doesn't sit well with a portion  of the anime community - which I find oddly  
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amusing. Yes, she's a brat but this isn't  the type of show to be taken seriously. It's  
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a light-hearted sibling comedy with a focus  on familial bonds and friendship. It doesn't  
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do anything particularly new for the genre,  but it's still an enjoyable ride regardless.  
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Somali and the Forest Spirit takes place in a  world where human beings have been persecuted  
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to the point of extinction; where a forest golem  is surprised to find a human child alone in the  
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woods. Taking the child under his protection, the  two travel through beautiful and dangerous
lands  
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in the hopes of finding Somali's parents. This  is yet another example of a slice of life anime  
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doing something different. It features all  of the wholesome goodness you'd expect to see  
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from this genre, with a darker adventure  narrative carefully woven throughout.  
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While it does feature some unsettling moments, the  anime manages to remain relatively light-
hearted,  
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with a warm and fluffy family-oriented  story, a strong supporting cast, and a  
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beautiful fantasy setting. And would you look  at that, it's also fairly underrated as well!  
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Kino's Journey revolves around a traveller and  their talking motorcycle as they venture through  
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various countries, encountering all sorts  of different customs; both fascinating and  
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tragic. But neither passes judgement because in  one way or another 'the world is not beautiful;  
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therefore it is'. Kino's Journey is a fascinating  episodic series that explores a wide variety of  
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interesting narratives, without ever trying to  cram any particular ideology down your throat.  
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It respects the intelligence of  its viewers by allowing you to  
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come to your own conclusions - much like the  protagonists themselves who are observers,  
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not revolutionists! I'll admit that it took a  while for this series to grow on me, as when  
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I first watched it I didn't really think much of  it, but it's since become an anime I hold dearly.  
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There's also a 2017 "reboot", however it serves  as more of a 'best hits collection' - so while  
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there is a bit of overlap between the  two, I'd recommend watching both series.  
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The Great Passage tells the story of  a socially awkward man who's asked  
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to join the dictionary editorial  department of a publishing firm,  
34:45
when its veteran editor decides to retire,  in order to work on their latest dictionary;  
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appropriately called 'The Great Passage'. What  I really liked about this anime, was not only  
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seeing the daily lives of these adult characters  as they work together on something so intricate,  
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but also how the anime spans across thirteen  years - so you get to see these characters mature  
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over the passage of time, whilst also appreciating  just how much work goes into bringing a
dictionary  
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to life! Plus, it's just fascinating to see  how a dictionary is made in the first place!  
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I sincerely hope more people check out this  hidden gem. It's well worth the watch.  
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GJ Club is about the goings-on of a high school  club where the main protagonist is the sole  
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male member. Besides him is the pint-sized  club president who has a tendency to bite  
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him whenever she's mad or bored, her composed  younger sister who's always seen making tea,  
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a genius chess player with many brothers  who are each experts in a given field,  
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and a meat-loving girl with a feline personality.  Slice of life comedies that take place in a  
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clubroom are a dime a dozen, but what sets GJ  Club apart is the fact that the anime takes  
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place exclusively inside the clubroom; with  rarely any scenes set outside of it. As such,  
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it's highly character-driven,  but this is its biggest strength,  
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and the familiarity of the show's setting makes  each new episode all the more unpredictable!  
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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions is  one of my favourite feel-good anime  
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about a boy who used to suffer from eighth  grader syndrome when he was in middle school.  
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Wishing to forget about his embarrassing  past, he enrols in a high school far away  
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in the hopes of living a normal high school life.  But this proves to be difficult, as one of his  
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new classmates is a chunibyo girl who learns of  his past and becomes interested in him.
Combing  
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slice of life, comedy and romance, this anime  basically has everything I could ever ask for!  
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Quirky, yet lovable characters, genuinely  funny comedy, an absolutely adorable  
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romance that eventually leads to a satisfying  conclusion and a generally light-hearted tone  
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that all come together to create an extremely  wholesome show that I never grow tired of!  
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Lastly, School-Live is probably the most  unconventional slice of life anime on this list  
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and revolves around a bunch of girls enjoying  their carefree days as members of the School  
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Living Club - a club about making the most out  of life at school, so much so that they don't  
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ever want to leave! However this blissful  lifestyle is nothing more than a facade  
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to conceal the shocking and disturbing truth;  that these girls are actually in a zombie  
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apocalypse and have barricaded themselves  inside the school as the sole survivors.  
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Being part psychological horror, this anime  couldn't be further from a slice of life  
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and yet it manages to marry these two seemingly  incompatible genres together in a way that
just  
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works. Its equal parts cute and disturbing,  but one I can thoroughly recommend watching!  
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And that's it! I'm finally finished! Putting  this list together was a lot harder than I  
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thought it'd be, thanks in no small part to  the lack of consensus within the community  
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as to what is and isn't a slice of life anime.  As stated at the beginning of this video,  
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you may feel that some of these titles aren't  deserving of being called slice of life,  
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and if that's the case then I highly  recommend checking out my previous video  
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to get a better idea of my thought process. No  doubt this list is also going to upset someone  
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for not including their favourite slice of life  anime, so feel free to leave a comment below  
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if you'd like to recommend any slice of  life anime that you feel are a must-watch.
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