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Slice of Life stories are focused on a seemingly random and mundane period of the main characters' lives. The absence of a central plot to carry the story towards a charted destination means Slice of Life stories frequently lack overarching conflict and resolution. While life is not without conflict and Slice of Life neither, here conflict appears and dissipates seemingly at will, without a specific narrative to enforce it.

Slow story pacing or episodic storytelling does not equal Slice of Life. Drama/Romance stories can be slow and soft while maintaining a central plot of human/relationship struggle. Comedy stories may lack progress and have mundane settings, but they have narratives focused on eliciting laughter rather than amusing moments happening naturally. Thus, Slice of Life is incompatible with Comedy, Drama, and Romance by definition.

Movie, 2014Finished 1 ep, 88 min

The story of the anime revolves around Ichigo, who was just a normal middle school student until she suddenly got involved in the world of idols. The film will center on Aikatsu!'s greatest "Super Live" concert yet, the Dai Star Miya Ichigo Matsuri. Ichigo prepares for the concert with press conferences, last-minute lessons, and more. (Source: ANN)

StudioSunrise
SourceOriginal
7.54
8.5K
Special, 2016Finished 1 ep, 2 min

To commemorate the anime Flying Witch, the first volume of the Blu-ray/DVD release included a special episode of Flying Witch Petit.

Studiodomerica
SourceManga
ThemeIyashikei
5.97
8.5K
Movie, 2012Finished 1 ep, 12 min

The city of Edo, the 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant family, and her childhood friend Matsukichi. The two were drawn to each other, but Matsukichi has been disowned by his family, and is working for the city fire brigade. Meanwhile, negotiations begin for the arrangement of Owaka's marriage. Unable to let go of her thoughts of Matsukichi, her mad emotions make her bring about a massive inferno which razes Edo. By chance encounter, the two meet again amidst the fires. It is an epic spectacle set against the stage of the massive metropolis of Edo. (Source: Short Peace Site)

StudioSunrise
SourceOriginal
6.31
8.5K
Movie, 2021Finished 1 ep, 60 min

The successor and branch manager of the Himeya Company—one of the many Undine associations housing female gondoliers—Aika S. Granzchesta surprises everyone when she rejects tradition and refuses to inherit the company's legendary gondola. Aika's apprentice Azusa B. McLaren, unable to wrap her mind around her mentor's unexpected decision, confronts her directly but to little effect. To better understand her reasoning, Azusa and her fellow Undines secretly plan to arrange a meeting with Aika. With the much-awaited winter days in sight, accompanied by the tranquility and sublimity of Neo-Venezia, Aika reminisces about her journey as an Undine that forged her into the person she is today. As she vividly remembers all those invaluable experiences of the past, she trusts they will continue to guide her into the unknown yet boundless future. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioJ.C.Staff
SourceManga
ThemeIyashikei
DemographicShounen
7.99
8.5K
Movie, 2013Finished 1 ep, 16 min

The story takes place before WWII at a photo studio on top of a hill. Many people visit this studio to have their photos taken. One day, a couple comes, but the wife is so shy that she always lowers her head. The owner of the studio tries all kinds of tricks to get her to smile and eventually succeeds. One year later, the couple comes again, but this time they bring their daughter along. She always looks grumpy, and again, the owner has to try everything to get her to smile. Thus starts a long-running relationship between the girl and the owner, and time passes to years and then decades... (Source: MAL)

SourceOriginal
7.29
8.5K
TV, 1969Airing ? eps, 24 min

The main character is a mother named Sazae-san. She lives in a house with her husband, her kids and her parents. The show is the ultimate family program and tends to follow traditional themes. Think of this show as the Japanese equivalent to "The Partridge Family" and you'll get a good feel for this show's atmosphere. Don't expect to see things like violence, swearing, kung-fu action or magical girls. The plots are more like "Today, Sazae-san goes to the new mall and gets lost". Such "boring" plotlines and the simplistic art are often a turn-off to non-Japanese audiences, but most Japanese find the show incredibly good. As a result, it continues to be one of the top ratings grabbers on TV and is one of the few anime that is considered "acceptable" by adults. (Source: AniDB)

StudioEiken
Source4-koma manga
6.13
8.4K
Special, 2017Finished 6 eps, 3 min

Picture dramas bundled with the Blu-ray and DVD volumes.

SourceOriginal
6.32
8.4K
ONA, 2014Finished 1 ep, 4 min

Special of Miss Monochrome. It's about football. Aired on the official Miss Monochrome YouTube channel.

SourceOriginal
6.21
8.3K
TV, 1975Finished 52 eps, 26 min

Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan in a little village nearby Antwerp. Nello has a talent for drawing pictures and has been fascinated by it since he saw one of Rubens (a famous artist) pictures as a little boy. Helping Jehan with the daily milk delivery to Antwerp, Nello one day discovers Patrash, a working dog who has been mistreated and abandoned by his former owner. He treats the exhausted animal and after a little while a close and dependable friendship develops. Alois Cojez, the daughter of the richest and hence most influential man in Blacken Village, is Nellos best friend. When Nello decides to become an artist he has to experience firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers. Especially Alois father thinks of him as a slacker who cannot earn his living by drawing pictures. Nontheless Nello perseveres and never gives up to achieve his dream and to win their appreciation and respect while strenuously struggling with his poverty. (Source: ANN)

7.36
8.2K
ONA, 2013Finished 7 eps, 5 min

On the surface, Nana, Kai, and Chiwa seem like typical office workers, but in reality, their everyday lives are spiced up by the bizarre situations they constantly encounter. Joined by their friend and self-proclaimed idol Kaeru, the trio attempts to go through their daily routine while facing the difficulties of being an adult. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioTrigger
SourceOriginal
6.03
8.2K
OVA, 2015Finished 2 eps, 24 min

A new OVA for the idol girls series Futsuu no Joshikousei ga [Locodol] Yatte Mita. has been announced on the anime’s official Twitter. The news was first given at the 2nd Early Summer Nagarekawa Festival which took place at the Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo today, and consisted of live events including the main cast of the anime. (Source: MAL News)

Studiofeel.
Source4-koma manga
7.04
8.2K
ONA, 2006Finished 1 ep, 9 min

In Nakedyouth, Shishido takes us on a journey through the uncertainty and excitement of young love and homoerotic love. These gentle films quiver with sexual tension, which is linked to the natural world: trees reflecting on the surface of a pond, butterflies fluttering in the breeze.

StudioUnknown
SourceOriginal
5.69
8.2K
ONA, 2021Finished 4 eps, 4 min

No matter how hard Chu Sangwoo tries to resist it, every part of his body wants to grab onto Jang Jaeyoung and never let go. With the spontaneous Jaeyoung by his side, Sangwoo learns that breaking free from his routine and acting on impulse is not always a bad thing. Perhaps submitting to his true feelings will bring him even closer to Jaeyoung, more than he could ever imagine. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioUnknown
SourceWeb manga
7.25
8.1K
ONA, 2012Finished 10 eps, 9 min

Short picture episodes with Risa and Miya from "Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke wo" visual novel series.

StudioUnknown
SourceVisual novel
ThemeSchool
6.21
8.1K
ONA, 2017Finished 2 eps, 24 min

The story follows the two titular girls Escha and Chron, whose contrasting personalities are like the sun and moon. The two girls are from Terminal, a future post-apocalyptic world that's empty and monochrome. The two girls cross worlds and arrive in the present day, which they call Transit. As Escha and Chron experience the light (scenery) and sound (music) of the real world, the future world of Terminal gradually changes into a more vivid world. (Source: ANN)

StudioLerche
SourceOther
ThemesCGDCTMusic
6.37
8.0K
ONA, 2017Finished 12 eps, 21 min

Ten years ago, Jiang Xiaobai lost all his memories due to a traumatic event he no longer remembers. Now working as a trainee in Editorial Office No.2 of Wen Zheng Magazine, a literary periodical based in Chongqing, he is excited to begin a new chapter of his life: in two days, he finishes his probationary period and officially starts his job as an editor. He gives no thought to his recurring dream of a girl whose face can never clearly see. That evening, one of Jiang Xiaobai's seniors passes him the task of rushing to the airport to escort the idiosyncratic rising author Tong Li, who has returned from America to launch her first serialized novel in Chinese. As punishment for this senior reneging on his own duties, Jiang Xiaobai replaces him as Tong Li's new editor. Though they get off to a rough start, Tong Li soon recognizes Jiang Xiaobai as someone precious from her high school days. Before they know it, the wheels of fate are set in motion, as Jiang Xiaobai slowly uncovers clues about a long-forgotten girl from his past. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SourceOriginal
7.07
8.0K
Movie, 2012Finished 1 ep, 104 min

Yuuta was 12-year-old boy, who had lost his father in the traffic accident one year ago. In the summer vacation, he visited a deserted dam deep in the mountains, where he had a good time with his father before. Suddenly a thunder storm occurred and he slipped on the ground. He lost consciousness and woke up to find a girl and an unfamiliar village. He time-traveled 30 years and reached a village, which sank at the bottom of the dam. This is Yuuta's precious memory of "another" summer vacation.

SourceNovel
6.98
8.0K
OVA, 2012Finished 1 ep, 7 min

A seven minute epilogue to the TV series, released as an OVA.

StudioSunrise
SourceOriginal
6.77
7.9K
Special, 2013Finished 4 eps, 3 min

Special episodes included in BD.

SourceManga
DemographicSeinen
6.68
7.9K
TV, 2003Finished 13 eps, 24 min

Shelter. Employment. Companionship. Rumiko Takahashi explores the stress that can befall people when these basic necessities become endangered. From penguins to wedding chapels and to amnesiac husbands, each episode explores supposedly normal people under extreme situations with all of the dramatic skill and warped comedy that you expect from the world-famous creator of InuYasha, Ranma 1/2, Urusei Yatsura! (Source: Geneon)

SourceManga
DemographicSeinen
7.13
7.9K
Special, 2017Finished 1 ep, 16 min

The characters of Code Geass create a time capsule. (Source: AniList)

StudioSunrise
SourceOriginal
ThemeSchool
6.30
7.8K
ONA, 2020Finished 8 eps, 7 min

Second season of Nu Wushen de Canzhuo.

SourceGame
7.29
7.8K
TV, 2018Finished 24 eps, 12 min

12-year-old Oriko Seki, who lost her parents in a car accident, ended up living in her grandmother's Onsen Ryokan "Haru no Ya." With the ghost "Uribou" cohabitating with her and all the other odds, she ended up training to be a young female innkeeper. At first, she didn't like the training, but gradually felt her admiration for her title and began to train seriously. Thus, the growth of the young warrior Oriko begins. (Source: MAL News)

StudiosDLEMadhouse
SourceNovel
6.63
7.8K
OVA, 2012Finished 1 ep, 6 min

The story revolves around Yukami Makoto, a high school boy whose hobby is visiting hot springs. His 100th hot spring visit is at Miyama-kan, an inn run by four poster girls: Tokura, Akino, Tsutsuji and Mitomo. There, Makoto spies Yuri, a goddess of the hot springs, and unexpectedly usurps her powers. Makoto ends up working at the inn. (Source: ANN)

StudioDiomedéa
SourceManga
DemographicSeinen
5.44
7.7K
OVA, 2001Finished 2 eps, 30 min

Asou Daisuke is a high school student and a gifted artist - but he is currently suffering from a block, which keeps him from painting. His childhood friend, Tachibana Amane, who loves him deeply, persuades him to do a portrait of Kimikage Yurina, a girl with a heart condition, before Yurina undergoes surgery. In the process of rediscovering his art, Daisuke also realises the love that he and Amane feel for each other. (Source: ANN)

SourceVisual novel
5.66
7.7K
Special, 2014Finished 1 ep, 13 min

Recap episode voiced over by Kaori and Saki, who talk about the developments in the show. Included in the 5th volume of the Blu-ray/DVD releases.

Source4-koma manga
ThemeSchool
6.81
7.6K
Special, 1995Finished 11 eps, 2 min

A series of 2-3 minute shorts revealing the everyday life of some characters, back-story of others, and the occasional music video. Originally included as extras on the Macross 7 VHS and laserdisc releases.

SourceOriginal
6.77
7.5K
TV, 2016Finished 51 eps, 12 min

The combined 22nd and 23rd issue of Kodansha's Morning magazine, which will go on sale on April 28, has announced a new 3D CG anime of Kanata Konami's slice-of-life manga Chi's Sweet Home.

SourceManga
ThemePets
6.84
7.4K
TV, 2001Finished 13 eps, 24 min

Hidden away on a remote mountaintop, the Kokoro Library struggles to attract many visitors. Nevertheless, it is the home of sisters Iina, Aruto, and Kokoro, who consider it their mission to keep the library running in their parents' stead. Kokoro has long dreamed of becoming a librarian at the library with the same name as her, and tries her best to keep up with her older sisters. Due to the lack of patrons, the girls mainly spend their time sipping tea, chatting, and reading. However, as the number of mysterious visitors progressively increases, Kokoro begins to learn about the strange history of Kokoro Library—a place where small miracles seem to blossom. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SourceManga
6.51
7.4K
TV, 2015Finished 25 eps, 12 min

Muco is the sweetest, most lovable dog in the neighborhood. This sparkly-nosed Shiba Inu lives with her owner and best friend, Komatsu, a glassblower who lives in the mountains. These two companions have wonderful adventures, from going on walks to playing in the pond in front of their house. No matter where they go or what they do, Muco will always love her best friend Komatsu! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioDLE
SourceManga
ThemePets
6.76
7.4K
Special, 2013Finished 1 ep, 9 min

Unaired 14th Episode of Mangirl! that was released with the BD/DVD.

StudioDoga Kobo
SourceManga
ThemeCGDCT
5.86
7.4K
OVA, 2010Finished 1 ep, 13 min

Chi meets someone new at the park and tries to befriend him.

StudioMadhouse
SourceManga
ThemePets
DemographicSeinen
7.31
7.3K
TV, 1981Finished 50 eps, 24 min

10-year-old Flone is a very active, tomboyish sort of a girl. One day, her father receives a letter from his English friend who is now in Australia. In the letter, the friend asks her father to come down to Australia because of a serious shortage of doctors. The family decides to leave their old house in Bern. Now their drifting voyage has begun! Flone's fantastic adventures will teach children about the importance of family and the joys of living amidst nature's beauty.

SourceNovel
7.31
7.3K
ONA, 2019Finished 12 eps, 14 min

In the twenty-first century, gods and demons can no longer maintain equilibrium due to the rapid development of people in society. In an effort to restore proper order, the gods began to take care of the world, for which they will send a group of gods and monsters to the world to find the "key" to salvation. Su Moting is a girl with the personality of a "demon child". When her parents asked her to leave their house so that she could become independent, the girl meets the beautiful and charming god Tianjin and the mysterious demon cat Dukui. So begins the new hectic life of Su Moting.

SourceOriginal
7.39
7.3K
Special, 2016Finished 3 eps, 6 min

1. Kinoko wa Karada ni Ii n da yo 2. Koukyuu Wagyuu no Shishokukai 3. Dekiru Onna wa Mebunryou

StudioDoga Kobo
Source4-koma manga
6.78
7.3K
OVA, 2023Finished 2 eps, 24 min

Elizabeth, Joou-sama Tsuihou no Hi!? In a typical chess match against her sister ship Valiant, Queen Elizabeth confidently wagers her status as queen for a day, convinced she will remain undefeated. However, Valiant miraculously wins, taking this chance to assume the position she covets the most, even if only for a short while. On the appointed day, Queen Elizabeth experiences what it is like to live as one of her attendees. Meanwhile, Valiant realizes she is not prepared for the immense pressure of being a queen. Elizabeth, Jinei Konshinkai ni Jinryoku The long-awaited assembly of all nine Azur Lane factions is approaching. However, during the meeting of the factions' representatives, a consensus for the theme is reached in the absence of Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth and Iris Libre's Richelieu. As a result, no space is left for either faction to construct their stall on the event grounds. To ensure that the international gathering is a success, Queen Elizabeth takes it upon herself to convince the other factions to compromise for the sake of their beloved commander. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SourceManga
DemographicShounen
6.89
7.2K
Special, 2015Finished 4 eps, 7 min

Original short episodes featuring characters in super-deformed style.

StudioSatelight
SourceOriginal
6.95
7.2K
TV, 2014Finished 13 eps, 3 min

This is the anime adaptation of Kantoku Fuyuki Todoki (Insufficient Direction), the first essay manga by the "queen of the manga world," Moyoco Anno. The comedic and heartwarming autobiographical story follows her everyday married "otaku lifestyle" with Hideaki Anno, "the founder of the otaku cult." (Source: ANN)

StudioDLE
SourceManga
DemographicJosei
5.89
7.1K
OVA, 2009Finished 1 ep, 37 min

After graduating high school, Yurume Aida joins the ranks of "ronin," students taking an extra year to prepare for college entrance exams. She decides to move from her rural hometown to Tokyo, hoping to take advantage of the cram schools and get a taste of city life. However, the country girl is shocked to learn that her boarding house, the Maison du Wish, is much less glamorous than she had imagined. As Yurume joins her neighbors and fellow ronin in scraping by with their meager funds, she finds a place in her community—even if she rarely ends up studying. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioUnknown
Source4-koma manga
DemographicSeinen
6.35
7.1K
TV, 1969Finished 65 eps, 25 min

Very loosely based upon the Moomin books by Finnish author Tove Jansson. Jansson, however, never really approved of the series due to dramatic changes in plot, atmosphere, character personality, appearance and names etc. The series was directed to adults rather than children. (Source: Wikipedia)

SourceBook
7.14
7.1K
Special, 2007Finished 1 ep, 24 min

This episode takes place before the actual planning of the School Fair and shows how the girls spend their summer holidays.

Studioufotable
SourceOriginal
7.06
7.1K
TV, 1993Finished 40 eps, 25 min

Nan Harding is the new student at Mr. and Mrs. Bhaer's school. Everyone thinks that she is a pain in the head, but not Mrs. Jo. Together with the other kids, they all embark on their personal adventures and misfortunes while learning in school. (Source: ANN)

SourceNovel
7.54
7.1K
TV, 1991Finished 26 eps, 25 min

In the remote and mysterious Moomin Valley live the Moomin trolls, gentle and peaceful creatures. Young Moomin and his family experience many strange adventures, both magical and mundane. Based on the children's stories by Tove Jansson. (Source: ANN)

StudioTelescreen
SourceBook
DemographicKids
7.48
7.0K
TV, 2016Finished 12 eps, 2 min

Ame-iro Cocoa: Rainy Cocoa Goes to Hawaii!! Nozomu Tokura, who is Aoi's older brother, is appointed as the manager of the Hawaii store. With more new characters, will he be able to open up the store there successfully?

SourceWeb manga
ThemeWorkplace
4.76
7.0K
TV, 2018Finished 13 eps, 3 min

The third season of Cinderella Girls Gekijou.

Source4-koma manga
6.54
7.0K
Special, 2013Finished 1 ep, 3 min

Unaired episode 13 included on the Blu-ray/DVD volume of the Recorder to Randoseru Mi☆ series.

StudioSeven
Source4-koma manga
ThemeSchool
DemographicSeinen
6.34
7.0K
Movie, 2012Finished 1 ep, 105 min

The fairy tale follows a young man named Budori Gusuko in the Tohoku forests of northeastern Japan in the 1920s. After an onslaught of droughts and natural disasters, Budori is forced to leave his home and search for a better life elsewhere. Budori joins a group of scientists at the Ihatov Volcano Department, which deals with the same natural disasters that drove Budori from his home. (Source: ANN)

SourceNovel
DemographicKids
6.27
6.9K
Special, 2016Finished 1 ep, 24 min

An unaired episode 8.5 included with the third BD/DVD release.

Studio8bit
SourceManga
ThemeIyashikei
DemographicShoujo
7.12
6.9K
Special, 2020Finished 1 ep, 23 min

Unaired episode 12 included with volume 4 of the BD/DVD release.

SourceNovel
ThemeSchool
6.88
6.9K
Music, 2008Finished 1 ep, 3 min

Graduation Bear wakes up late and must hurry to graduation. However, the world seems to be against him as he tries to arrive at this very important event on time. With many obstacles in his path, he has to find creative ways to get to Dropout University on time. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioOLM
SourceMusic
ThemeMusic
6.66
6.7K
OVA, 2014Finished 1 ep, 4 min

Limited edition OVA episode of Miss Monochrome.

StudioSANZIGEN
SourceOriginal
6.21
6.7K
TV, 2023Finished 13 eps, 3 min

Second season of Rail Romanesque.

SourceVisual novel
5.67
6.6K
TV, 2023Finished 12 eps, 23 min

Haruo Hibiki, a former orchestra conductor, suddenly appears in front of Tenshi whose peaceful daily life suddenly turns into chaos after meeting Haruo. Although Haruo is an up-and-comer, his troublesome personality causes him to be kicked out of the orchestra. In exchange for being allowed to return, Haruo must meet certain conditions. The conditioning being to establish a new boy's choir club with only male voices at Kawagoe Academy and win the National Boys' Choir Competition. Tenshi and his friends are forced to join the 'Boys Choir Club'. The new choir members are fed up with Haruo, who has a personality that is immature, cannot read the atmosphere, and can't help but use abusive language. However, as they continue to sing and are swayed by Haruo's mysterious guidance, they eventually become absorbed in the choir. As high-level rival teams appear one after another, will the Kawagoe Gakuen Boys Choir Club be able to accomplish its reckless goal of winning the competition? A hot-blooded youth comedy filled with soulful choir songs! (Source: Official site, translated)

Studioevg
SourceOriginal
5.65
6.6K
TV, 2023Finished 20 eps, 25 min

After his girlfriend Yuuko breaks up with him, Miyu Samura's luck is at an all-time low. But one day several months later, she reappears and gives Miyu a toy poodle she supposedly cannot take care of. Miyu's knowledge of dogs is nonexistent, and the puppy's rowdiness leaves him in danger of being evicted from his own home. When Miyu decides to take the puppy on a walk, he has a chance encounter with professional dog trainer Shinichirou Niwa and Niwa's well-behaved standard poodle Ourson. In just a matter of minutes, Niwa not only corrects the attitude of Miyu's dog, but also gives Miyu himself stern advice on how to treat his pet properly. Amazed by Niwa's techniques, Miyu decides to quit his job in order to become the trainer's assistant; however, Niwa is not as skillful in dealing with humans as he is with their canine companions. Even so, Miyu refuses to give up on Niwa and his failing business. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioFugaku
SourceManga
DemographicJosei
7.06
6.6K
TV, 2014Finished 12 eps, 4 min

Second season of Wooser no Sono Higurashi.

SourceWeb manga
6.57
6.6K
TV, 2018Finished 24 eps, 3 min

Chitose-chan is a penguin who lives in Kyoto. Getting in touch with people and getting fed delicious food as she curiously walks around Kyoto streets is her favourite thing to do. The story features popular places in Kyoto like Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkaku Temple, and Gion from the Penguin's point of view. This is a short story about a penguin that is nostalgic and warm, curing and relieving the heart. (Source: MAL News)

StudioGathering
SourceManga
DemographicJosei
6.77
6.6K
TV, 2019Finished 25 eps, 24 min

Raki Kiseki is a second-year middle school student who transfers to Star Harmony Academy to become an idol. However, when she uses an Aikatsu Pass she received from her big sister (an Aikatsu engineer), something mysterious happens. Lots of doors appeared before her, and when she opens them, she meets Aikatsu idols she never knew before, such as Yume Nijino (Aikatsu Stars!). Raki vows to design her own premium dress and perform in it on stage. (Source: Anime News Network)

7.03
6.5K
TV, 1994Finished 39 eps, 23 min

Nanami Simpson is a young girl. Her mother dies when she is young, and she goes to live with her father, Scott Simpson, on board a marine research vessel, the Peperonchino. Her father is a marine biologist, and he is in search of a creature known as the glowing whale. When he finds the bones of one of these, he is saddened, and resolves to change his mission toward preserving and caring for the creatures. Nanami befriends an Orca which she names Tico, and she goes swimming with it every day. Eventually, she learns to breathe underwater which astounds her father. Nanami nearly drowns one day, and one of the glowing whales saves her from certain death and returns her to the vessel, where her father finally gets to see it. (Source: ANN)

SourceOriginal
7.36
6.5K
TV Special, 2016Finished 1 ep, 24 min

Hina Satou is a 13-year-old who loves figure skating and lives in a port town in Miyagi Prefecture. After losing her mother in the 2011 earthquake, she and her father are currently living in temporary housing. With sad memories of the earthquake and memories of a gentle mother, the cheerful Hina continues to move toward her dreams. (Source: Fukushima Gainax)

StudioGaina
SourceOriginal
6.49
6.4K
TV, 2018Finished 51 eps, 24 min

First-year middle school girls Mirai Momoyama and Emo Moegi are two aspiring idols who decide to use the "Pri☆Chan System," a system used by famous people and companies to broadcast content. Like many girls starting their own channels and uploading content, the pair decide to become their own producers, starting their own channel in an attempt to become Pri☆Chan idols. (Source: ANN)

7.15
6.4K
ONA, 2018Finished 8 eps, 1 min

Web shorts focusing on each of the 22/7 idols in normal everyday life.

SourceOriginal
6.62
6.3K
TV, 2018Finished 6 eps, 3 min

A Nico Live broadcast of BanG Dream! franchise on Monday has announced a spin-off anime featuring one of the units in the franchise, Pastel*Palettes. Titled Pastel Life, the slice-of-life series is yet to announce its type and broadcast details. (Source: MAL News)

SourceMixed media
ThemeMusic
6.54
6.3K
Movie, 2016Finished 1 ep, 59 min

The film's plot is set in a southern island, where a Legendary Dress Audition is taking place. Nijino Yume and the others must find secret dresses said to be hidden somewhere in the island. (Source: ANN)

7.39
6.2K
TV, 1986Finished 51 eps, 25 min

Motherless since birth, Pollyanna was an ordinary happy-go-lucky girl, leaving peacefully with her father, the vicar. Then one day her life changes completely when her father dies and she has to live with her aunt whom she has never met before. In the beginning, she seems to be detested by her but as time passes, they develop a very strong bond. (Source: ANN)

SourceNovel
6.94
6.2K
ONA, 2009Finished 25 eps, 4 min

Comedy anime about the generation gaps. The three main characters represent the major generations of Japanese; Yutori (teenagers), Tsumekomi (20-30s) and Dankai (middle age). Tsumekomi-chan is an office worker in a toy company and supervises the part-time working student Yutori-chan. She tries to get along with Yutori-chan but her selfish behavior typical of the Yutori generation is incomprehensible.

StudioActas
SourceOriginal
6.08
6.1K
TV, 2001Finished 13 eps, 24 min

This anime is based on a 1999 radio drama about three very different girls: Akari, Yuki and Nozomi; going to see the concert of top pop idol Reika and by going to see this concert their lives are greatly influenced by it. Akari was raised in a very religious background, she is bright and cheerful and a big Reika fan. Yuki is an independent girl who ran away from her home in Hakodate. She is working in the concert hall of Reika's performance. Nozomi is the daughter from a wealthy family in Kobe. She's got one of the VIP seats at the concert. The three girls are so inspired by Reika's performance, that they all enroll in the Akiba music school and endeavor to become pop idols themselves. (Source: AnimeNfo)

StudioMadhouse
SourceRadio
6.44
6.1K
TV Special, 2012Finished 1 ep, 24 min

Mika dreams of the day when she can visit the beach with her father. Already overburdened by his day-to-day responsibilities, it seems like her father gets called in to do last-minute work every weekend. Even if he somehow manages a break, his crippling fear of the ocean would prevent him from truly enjoying the beach with his daughter. After yet another postponement, Mika plays in a kiddie pool alone, with only Juju, an inflatable dugong, to keep her company. But things take a turn for the bizarre when Juju comes to life and tells Mika that he will take her to the ocean in her father's place. As Mika hangs on to Juju for dear life, she wonders if her trip is more than what she bargained for. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SourceOriginal
6.63
6.1K
OVA, 2000Finished 1 ep, 39 min

Twenty-four-year-old Kirara is on her way to her wedding when she is killed in a car accident. However her love for her fiance is so strong that she is permitted to return to earth as a ghost to see him. But she is sent back 8 years in time, to when she and her fiancé first met. However her own meddling in the past may make her 16 year-old-self turn away from her would-be fiance.

SourceManga
6.04
6.0K
Special, 2014Finished 1 ep, 24 min

Extra episode in the 7th Blu-ray and DVD volumes.

SourceOriginal
7.44
6.0K
Special, 2009Finished 3 eps, 2 min

Extra anime shorts included on DVD. Episode 1: Summer Memories (Vol. 1) Episode 2: The Meteor Distance (Vol. 3) Episode 3: Twinkle Star (Vol. 5) Note: Music video specials are not included in the entry as they don't contain any new scenes.

StudioUnknown
SourceManga
ThemeSchool
DemographicSeinen
6.56
5.9K
Movie, 2006Finished 1 ep, 27 min

Four workers wait out the night around a campfire. Three of them are talking about different things when they start hearing strange noises. Their discussion wakes up a sleeping companion who promptly goes back to sleep only to start having dreams...

SourceOther
DemographicKids
5.48
5.9K
TV, 2019Finished 26 eps, 24 min

The story takes place two years after Aikatsu Friends! with Aine Yuuki now in high school. One day she has an encounter with the mysterious idol Hibiki Tenshou who wears the shining Jeweling Dress.

7.13
5.9K
Movie, 2023Finished 1 ep, 70 min

"The word 'no' doesn't exist in a concierge's dictionary." That's just one of the demanding rules that Akino must abide by in her new job as a saleswoman at the elegant and expansive Hokkyoku Department Store. It's a very special store — the customers are all animals, and the most valued among them are of extinct species. Sea minks, laughing owls, Japanese wolves, even an enormous mammoth — that's Mr. Woolly, the celebrated sculptor whose works are showcased at the store. It's still a luxury retail space, though, and anxious Akino finds her hands full with the customers' challenging requests. These range from hard-to-find merchandise to more complicated matters of the heart. Can the inexperienced Akino fulfill their whims and meet their expectations? If she wants to keep her job, she'll have to succeed while under constant observation by the fussy floor manager Mr. Todo, a creepy consultant eager to downsize the staff, and the store's enigmatic president (who is not a penguin, by the way!). (Source: Fantasia Festival)

SourceManga
DemographicSeinen
7.36
5.9K
TV, 1985Finished 38 eps, 23 min

Kozuki Mai is an elementary student who wants to be a magician and perform in her family's "Magicarat" magical act; however, she is too young, and her magic skills are not very good. Then one day, she encounters a ball of light that was put into a stuffed doll of flying squirrel, bringing it to life and somehow giving her the power to turn in to the 18-year-old magician "Magical Emi." As Emi, Mai was able to join the magic act. But she must keep her identity a secret from her family and from her crush.

StudioPierrot
SourceOriginal
6.79
5.9K
Movie, 2011Finished 1 ep, 23 min

Noel Hiiragi thinks that her life is stressful enough living alone and working at a call center when her mother sends her a six-drawer wardrobe out of the blue. In hopes of returning the furniture after attempting to stuff it in a corner of her tiny apartment, she calls her mother to complain about the sudden burden, but her mom only vaguely tells Noel that it is "her turn." When Noel returns from a night of drinking, she finds a fat child in her apartment eating her food. Shocked and confused, she eventually discovers that her mother's wardrobe contains six strange children who claim to serve the current mistress of the Hiiragi family. Refusing to buy this blunt explanation, Noel struggles to adapt to her new lifestyle, wondering whether the children's service is a blessing or a curse. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

SourceOriginal
6.74
5.9K
ONA, 2022Finished 72 eps, 1 min

The sole surviving human and her canine companion, Haru, wander a desolate wasteland after the destruction of civilization, but this is no dark doomsday tale. Haru, a wise-beyond-his-years talking shiba inu, makes sure his master stays one step ahead of post-apocalyptic pessimism with his clever antics, hilarious observations and philosophical ponderings. She may be the last girl on earth, but with Haru at her side, the road through the apocalypse will never be boring! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

StudioDLE
SourceWeb manga
ThemePets
6.50
5.8K
TV, 2002Finished 330 eps, 25 min

Outrageous misadventures of an almost normal family with a housewife, her husband, and their two kids Yuzuhiko and Mikan. Wacky humor about this weird family's daily life. (Source: AniDB)

SourceManga
7.37
5.7K
TV, 2017Finished 12 eps, 2 min

The series follows Nozomu Tokura as he tries to get more sales to the cafe he recently opened with the new helpers he met.

SourceWeb manga
ThemeWorkplace
4.76
5.7K
Movie, 2008Finished 1 ep, 93 min

A comical fantasy adventure on a fight against invaders from another world. The ruler of dark world "Don Kurai," Dark, plots to dominate the human world. There is a legend about three treasures and a hero in Don Kurai, and Dark takes over one of the three treasures, a bell of copper, but a man sent other two treasures (a spear of gold and a shield of silver) to the human world. Shinnosuke falls into Dark's trap and opens the door between the human world and Don Kurai, but he becomes the hero selected by the spear of gold. With the power of a girl from Don Kurai, Mata Tami, the Nohara Family transform into various things and fight against Dark. (Source: Manabu Tsuribe)

SourceManga
ThemeSchool
DemographicSeinen
6.87
5.6K
TV, 2006Finished 13 eps, 24 min

When Yoshinaga Futaba wins the first prize in a lottery, the prize turns out to be a stone gargoyle. More surprising yet, the gargoyle turns out to be alive. (Source: ANN)

SourceLight novel
6.77
5.6K
TV, 1998Finished 20 eps, 12 min

Her name is Esumi Fuuka. Standing tall at 163 cm with a slender bodyline, she must be a university undergraduate; however, in reality, she is only an elementary school student. With a body figure of an adult and the mentality of a small child, she creates many misunderstandings around her.

StudioPierrot
SourceManga
ThemeSchool
6.13
5.6K
Movie, 2012Finished 1 ep, 38 min

The anime's original story features Mutta and Hibito during one summer when they were children. During the summer when Mutta and Hibito made their promise to go to space, they met a young girl who also had a wish. (Source: ANN)

SourceOriginal
6.52
5.6K
Movie, 1998Finished 1 ep, 99 min

A full-scale action film with tastes of the "'007" series and Jackie Chan's movies. The members of the secret organization for world peace 'SML', code-named 'Oiroke' (sexual attractiveness) and 'Kinniku' (muscle), who join hands with the Nohara family and Kasukabe Defense Forces (Shinnosuke Nohara and his mates: Kazama-kun, Nene-chan, Masao-kun and Bo-chan), and fight against the evil organization 'Buta no Hizume' (Pig's Hoof), who tries to conquer the world by using a computer virus. (Source: Manabu Tsuribe)

SourceManga
ThemeSchool
DemographicSeinen
7.06
5.5K
TV, 2015Finished 12 eps, 3 min

Voice actresses Aya Suzaki and Asuka Nishi announced at an event in Tokyo on Sunday that their Suzakinishi radio program will get a television anime adaptation starting in July. The Suzakinishi The AanimationN anime will air on Tokyo MX TV, TV Kanazawa, and Sun TV. (Source: ANN)

Studiofeel.
SourceRadio
5.39
5.4K
Special, 2017Finished 4 eps, 8 min

Original short episodes featuring characters in super-deformed style. Bundled with Blu-ray/DVD volumes 3 to 6 of the anime.

StudioSatelight
SourceOriginal
6.96
5.4K
ONA, 2012Finished 10 eps, 0 min

A short anime series that describes the everyday life of Ao and other Eureka Seven Ao characters.

StudioBones
SourceOriginal
6.03
5.4K
OVA, 1999Finished 6 eps, 31 min

The end of the demon wars has ended and now the Flower Division has been able to rest up after their fighting. The second Sakura Wars developes studies on every Flower Division Combatee in every episode while they go on their miscellanious adventures around Japan. (Source: ANN)

StudioRadix
SourceGame
6.82
5.4K
CM, 2019Finished 8 eps, 0 min

Tenki no Ko received an assortment of collaboration commercials with original footage. So far: Suntory the beverage company, SoftBank the technology conglomerate, Baitoru the job search company, and Misawa Homes the real estate company have participated.

SourceOriginal
5.94
5.4K
ONA, 2017Finished 13 eps, 1 min

Bonus segments of Cinderella Girls Gekijou streamed on The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Mobage following the television broadcast.

Source4-koma manga
6.43
5.3K
Music, 2015Finished 1 ep, 7 min

Splotched in blooms of color and bursting with ideas, a young artist paints another beautiful piece, his girlfriend supporting him all the while. Their lives are modest, but they know they will stay by each other no matter what. When one of his works sells, he experiences unprecedented renown; life couldn't be any better for a man with both love and success. However, the lust for creativity consumes him, and as his world crumbles around him, he is left scrambling to pick up the pieces of what remains. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioUnknown
SourceOriginal
7.09
5.3K
Special, 2016Finished 1 ep, 14 min

Special episode of Sore ga Seiyuu! bundled in BD & DVD Vol.7

StudioGonzo
SourceWeb manga
ThemeShowbiz
6.47
5.3K
TV, 2012Finished 13 eps, 3 min

The continuation of Yurumates 3D right after the first season.

StudioC2C
Source4-koma manga
DemographicSeinen
6.36
5.3K
TV, 2002Finished 24 eps, 6 min

In the near future, technology has made a few leaps and bounds, and videophones and constant wireless internet access are available to everyone. However, it would seen that the government has been careless and a skilled hacker was able to break into the national information archive. Using the data held there he creates the Platonic Chain website for people to discover information about themselves and their friends. Words start to spread quickly that there is a site that enables you to look up anything. Coincidentally, three young girls, Hitomi, Rika, and Kanae, are able to access the site. (Source: ANN)

StudioACiD FiLM
SourceNovel
5.68
5.3K
ONA, 2014Finished 1 ep, 5 min

Misaki, a 25-year-old woman who is soon to be married, finds an old photo taken at Tokyo Station and an old, broken pocket watch from her late father. Her father worked at Tokyo Station during his life and was a very strict man in her memory, but she saw his smile from the old photo that she's never seen before. Misaki, in attempt to have the old pocket watch repaired, discovers that a watch store existed in Tokyo Station in the past.

SourceOriginal
6.54
5.2K
Movie, 2012Finished 1 ep, 10 min

Daru, a cherished handmade stuffed toy, gets lost and separated from its owner one day when at the airport. Determined to find her again, Daru sets out on a journey around the world in search of her. As time passes, the girl begins to forget about Daru. Will Daru be able to find and see his beloved owner again? (Source: Crunchyroll)

StudioUnknown
SourceOriginal
7.18
5.2K
Movie, 2003Finished 1 ep, 79 min

Momoko, who attends a special school, is both mentally and physically disabled. Every morning she becomes peevish because she can't go to the ordinary school with her twin brother Riki. Her family soothes Momoko by singing her favorite song "The Song of Frogs." One day, Momoko shouts encouragement to Riki who's playing dodgeball at an open classroom day and Riki's team wins the game. Ryuji, whose team lost the game, is not impressed and demands that Riki stop bringing his 'idiot sister' to school. Riki totally loses control and hits Ryuji with all his might. The following year, an experiment in integrated education is implemented and Momoko begins to attend Riki's school. Unfortunately, her physical condition takes a turn for the worse and she's sent to a hospital. Riki and all her classmates want to cheer her up and they set a goal of winning a relay race so that they would be able to tell Momoko the good news. Meanwhile, the fastest sprinter, Ryuichi, insists that he won't be taking part in the race. (Source: Eleven Arts)

StudioMagic Bus
SourceBook
ThemeSchool
7.49
5.1K
Movie, 2017Finished 1 ep, 7 min

The story takes place in the era of the gods, year 300. Yuuna Yuuki lives an ordinary life as a second year middle school student, but she's also a member of the "Hero Club," where club activities involve dealing with a mysterious being called "Vertex." (Source: ANN)

SourceManga
6.43
5.1K
Movie, 2006Finished 1 ep, 90 min

An action comedy film based on the "duplicating humans' invasion" setting derived from Jack Finney's Sci-Fi novel "The Body Snatchers", combining Sci-Fi horror-like story and dance (samba). An authority on biotechnology and a developer of "konjaclone" technology, Amigo Suzuki carries out "Transformation Plans for Samba World", in which he makes human clones using konjac as a material and makes them dance a samba. In Kasukabe city, people switch places with false ones who look just like the real persons. The Nohara family and the members of Kasukabe Defense Forces try to escape from Kasukabe with the help of a mystery beautiful girl Jacqueline Feeney (Jackie). (Source: Manabu Tsuribe)

SourceManga
ThemeSchool
DemographicSeinen
6.79
5.1K
OVA, 2014Finished 1 ep, 28 min

In Kyoto, apprentices known as maiko are skilled performers of traditional dance and song. It is said their elegance and grace leaves any audience entranced. Mai Ichinose, Riko Kikuzuki, and Midori Aikawa are young girls who aspire to become maiko. They reside together in a geisha house to polish and perfect their skills, developing bonds of trust and supporting each other. However, their shared dream may prove disastrous for their friendship... When they learn about an upcoming festival, they cannot help but get excited. But soon they realize only two maiko can represent each house. It is then that the three close friends become distant, seeking to prove who is most deserving of the role. Ultimately, they must choose between fulfilling their own dream—finally within reach—or keeping their treasured friendship alive. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioZexcs
SourceLight novel
5.99
5.1K
CM, 2021Finished 1 ep, 2 min

Takashi Natsume and his loyal feline protector Madara take a trip to Hitoyoshi Kuma, a peaceful area in Kumamoto. From admiring the Kaname Falls to relaxing at the Tsurukame hot spring, the duo unwind and take in the beautiful scenery throughout the eventful day. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

StudioShuka
SourceManga
ThemeIyashikei
7.49
5.1K