Hakumei to Mikochi

The third entry in the Great Potato Trifectia of 2017-18 (after Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou and Made in Abyss), Hakumei to Mikochi follows a grand tradition of potato anime: A small cast of absurdly cute characters, detailed setting with plenty of exploration and beautiful scenery, combination slice-of-life and adventure elements, great music and OST, and crucially, it's super comfy. Hakumei to Mikochi may very well be the comfiest anime ever: grab a blanket & curl up. 

These are two of the most comfy anime you can find. Super charming characters, fantastic art quality and direction, color design is amazing, and the atmospheres these environments create are second to none. They both heavily focus on the outdoors and what it means to be one with it. If you want to be outside, rummaging around through the bushes and trees, but can't be bothered/are unable to do it yourself, these are excellent cures for that urge. 

Obviously the settings are quite similar, as the main characters in both are very small. The world design is always fascinating, seeing small everyday objects used as completely different things than we are used to. They both feature excellent natural visuals, plants and insects, etc. Very cozy. Arrietty has more of a continual story, given it's movie format and intent, but both are great if you feel like watching the world from this more intimate point of view. 

Both are slice of life shows following the lives of two pairs of adorable characters. They both excel in environmental storytelling and world building, despite having vastly different moods. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou is much darker in tone, carrying lots of hidden meaning and environmental story details that slowly build into a greater understanding of the world and it's history. It focuses more on the individual relationships between the main characters, as they are [mostly] the only characters in the show. Hakumei to Mikochi is much lighter and fluffier, but still shows a strong level of detail in it's world and how it's societies function. It focuses on both the relationships between the main characters as well as their relationships to society as a whole. Both shows do a fantastic job of making you feel what the characters are feeling, understand the way their worlds operate, and putting you into their shoes for a little while.  read more 

Very detailed world design. Plants are heavily focused on in both, their shapes and forms, colors, etc. They are both quite jolly and relaxing to watch, though I would argue that Hakumei to Mikochi is superior in that way. Not to mention the possible darker interpretations of the story of Totoro. But at face value, they are both very quaint and enjoyable. 

Tiny chibi girls live in the forest, catch rides on small animals, and try to earn a living.  

The fantasy world of Hakumei & Michiko seems very similar to that on board the Gargantia. Both utilize bright and rich color palettes used to depict lively seaside markets which is home to a wide range of diverse characters.  

Both anime have some small things that make it just adorable to watch. The both of them have some "kind of" sad part in their slice of life story that spice some things up. 

The first story it's about two tiny little sibblings that live underwater, it's sad but wholesome too. 

Both Clover and Hakumei are extremely cute following the everyday life of little existences in the forests. In Hakumei's case in the forest and cities there live both animals and little humans (about nine centimeters tall). Where as in Clover there's mostly animals only living in a forest. Most of the episodes in both series contain two short stories about what happened someday to them. Everyone is nice and kind so they have a lot of fun times together.  

If the worldbuilding of either show really drew you in, fans of Somali or Hakumei & Mikochi can find something to love in the other series. Hakumei & Mikochi is more slow-paced and feel-good, while Somali and the Forest Spirit can have some intense moments that border on action or even horror, but both shows have foudn families living in a fantastical world. With Hakumei & Mikochi, it's the story of two friends and with Somali and the Forest Spirit, it's the story of a father and daughter. 

Meet new people and new info along the way while exploring the world on "small" scale. 

Both series feature human and realistic looking talking animal characters in slice of life settings with fantasy elements. Well, in the case of Shirokuma Cafe the only fantasy element is that the animals can talk and act like humans. As for Hakumei to Mikochi the humans are tiny chibi people. In any case, if you like cute talking animals these animes are for you. 

Both shows are exemplary Iyashikei (comforting / soul-healing) anime. Whilst Aria is centered around exploring the lives of Undines in Neo-Venezia, Hakumei to Mikochi revolves around the lives of tiny people living in the forest alongside animals. The musical score is excellent in both anime...and is designed to have a calming effect on the viewer. IMO... what really connects the two shows together is the characters' uncomplicated and positive outlook towards life. In that sense, the shows share a certain level of innocence that is heartwarming as well as something that all adults ought to learn from.  

Two guys go travel in magic fantasy land and chatting to each other about stuff in an Iyashikei manner 

At the surface "Mitsuboshi Colors" and "Hakumei to Mikochi" may not seem to have anything in common. The former is a comedy about the everyday antics of a trio of kids who play "pretend" as the saviors of their town whilst the latter is an all-out Iyashikei about a duo of "tiny people" living their life in close harmony with animals in a forest. However, what brings this shows together is the underlying theme of innocence...something that we adults no longer even strive to regain. Be it the nonsensical innocence of "Colors" conjuring up absurd scenarios to emerge as the saviors of their town or the more compassionate innocence of "Hakumei and Mikochi" towards their fellow animal companions. If it's one thing that both shows manage to draw out of a person, it would be a heartfelt acknowledgement of childhood and the innocence that was lost with its passing.  read more 

Looking for an unusual life. Let's say the life of people and other creatures from a fantasy world that only borrows elements from our world. Well then you are looking for one of those two anime series. The main difference between the two is the world presented. Konohana Kitan presents a world inspired by Japanese folklore, meanwhile Hakumei to Mikochi presents a world of small creatures, such as 9 centimeters tall humans. 

At first glance, these two series may look very different, but their aura is very similar, magical, peaceful, laid back, with a lot of small details and great art. In both nature has a big presence. 

This may seem strange, but the attention to detail in the slice of life moments of Golden Kamuy always remind me of Hakumei to Mikochi. Super detailed cultural descriptions, food preperation, and world building. Lots of nature and outdoor scenery. While the core shows/stories are very different, this aspect is very similar. If you watched Golden Kamuy and loved the slice of life moments, give Hakumei to Mkiochi a try. 

If you want to watch anime to simply enjoy great scenery (and get plenty of other things as a bonus) then these two are great picks. Super cozy moods and atmospheres. Their worlds focus heavily on the natural, with lots of plants and animals at the forefront. They draw you in and make a long/stressful day melt away.  

These are two of the coziest anime I have seen. While their premises might be quite different, the atmosphere and mood these two portray is nothing short of the anime equivalent of cuddling up in a blanket by a warm fire. They have inviting worlds, charming characters, and will always lift your spirits after a rough day.  

If you are looking for the daily life of different people in a fantasy world then you will like any of those two anime. The difference between the two is that Hakumei to Mikochi presents a entirely new world, while Flying Witch only incorporates magic, and other fantasy elements, into our world. 

Slice of life in a world of wonders. This is the premise for both anime, both presenting it's world with all its rules. And if you are wondering Mahoutsukai no Yome continues in a TV anime series, so you will get a lot from both anime in terms of world building. 

Take female protagonists, add a magical forest filled with interesting creatures, and you've got two adorable anime series to watch, either alone or with your kids. 

If you like cute little show about cute little people in the forest doing cute little things, these are the shows for you. Adorable for the win! 

Both are about little people living in harmony with nature. I prefer the aesthetics and style of Little Twins more, but it is very difficult to find all of the episodes. 

Exploring a new world, which follows different rules from ours, in an episodic format is what the two series are about. In Hakumei to Mikochi we are introduced to the world of small creatures(everything from ants to 9 centimeters tall humans) and in the meantime Kino no Tabi presents us a world with a lot of different countries, each with it's own philosophy on living a good life. 

In Hakumei to Mikochi is two girl and in Sora Yori it is four girls, but they all spend their time in ways that are meaningful to their life and both, I believe, are great iyashikei anime.