Realistic and relatable anime !
Anime
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I included those anime which are realistic and relatable. You can relate to the characters and events in the anime with your own life.
I included those anime which are realistic and relatable. You can relate to the characters and events in the anime with your own life.
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
A Silent Voice. This heart wrenching tale traverses bullying, suicidal ideation, and making amends all through the eyes of kids growing up and coming of age.
The events that take place in A Silent Voice depict a true, vivid image of how much our mental well-being can affect us. Whether it's Ishida battling anxiety and depression, or Nishimiya struggling with the scars of bullying, their mental health plays an important part through the duration of this story.
The events that take place in A Silent Voice depict a true, vivid image of how much our mental well-being can affect us. Whether it's Ishida battling anxiety and depression, or Nishimiya struggling with the scars of bullying, their mental health plays an important part through the duration of this story.
TV, 2014,
22 eps
Me:-
Author:9
'Your lie in April' is still hailed as one of the most emotional anime released in the last decade. Fans would go so far as to claim that it's actually among one of the most heartbreaking anime to ever come out of Japan.
This story isn't just about Kousei and Kaori's love. It's about how Kousei learned to be his own person and not live purely for the sake of another. Kousei never thought about his future until Kaori came along.
This story isn't just about Kousei and Kaori's love. It's about how Kousei learned to be his own person and not live purely for the sake of another. Kousei never thought about his future until Kaori came along.
TV, 2014,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Haikyuu!! is about teamwork, friendship and what pushing beyond your limits look like _ themes that can be applied to life as well.
TV, 2021,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Horimiya sets itself apart from other romance anime with its portrayal of ordinary characters and natural relationship developments. It avoids many clichés we see in other romcoms and manages to be realistic and relatable, while still exciting and entertaining to its watchers.
Movie, 2018,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
'I want to eat your pancreas' is about a young girl named Sakura who was diagnosed with a pancreatic illness, and told she had only a little time left to live. This film not only is beautiful aesthetically but also through the story it tells the audience to live everyday like it's your last!
Movie, 2007,
3 eps
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Author:5
The title 5 Centimeters per Second comes from the speed at which cherry blossoms petals fall, petals being a metaphorical representation of humans, reminiscent of the slowness of life and how people often start together but slowly drift into their separate ways.
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Makoto Shinkai's Garden of words might be one of the most beautiful looking anime imo. The texture, the details, the intricate sceneries are breathtaking and you won't be able to take off your eyes of the screen.
Garden of words is a love story between Takao Akizuki, an aspiring 15-year-old shoemaker, and Yukari Yukino, a mysterious 27-year-old woman.
Shinkai wrote the story as a tale of "lonely sadness", based on the meaning of the traditional Japanese word for "love", and uses shoes as a metaphor for life. The age difference between the two main characters and their character traits demonstrate how awkwardly and disjointedly people mature, where even adults sometimes feel no more mature than teenagers.
Garden of words is a love story between Takao Akizuki, an aspiring 15-year-old shoemaker, and Yukari Yukino, a mysterious 27-year-old woman.
Shinkai wrote the story as a tale of "lonely sadness", based on the meaning of the traditional Japanese word for "love", and uses shoes as a metaphor for life. The age difference between the two main characters and their character traits demonstrate how awkwardly and disjointedly people mature, where even adults sometimes feel no more mature than teenagers.
TV, 2006,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Welcome to the NHK! is a rear masterpiece. It's much more than just a reflection of our ugliest parts. It is a lens, something through which we can discover our own flaws and hope to change them.
Ultimately, the story is one of hope one that teaches us that things can get better, but only if we are willing to work towards doing so.
Ultimately, the story is one of hope one that teaches us that things can get better, but only if we are willing to work towards doing so.
Movie, 1998,
1 ep
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Author:2
Perfect Blue is a physiological thriller that portrays the dark side of entertainment industry.
The story centred around protagonist named Mima, who after leaving her life as a J-Pop idol behind struggles to find who she is, blurring the lines between her idol personality and her true self.
The story centred around protagonist named Mima, who after leaving her life as a J-Pop idol behind struggles to find who she is, blurring the lines between her idol personality and her true self.
TV, 2016,
22 eps
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Author:-
Sangatsu no Lion is at its surface an anime about shogi, but at its core a coming-of-age story of overcoming depression which everyone can relate to.
Movie, 1988,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
This film is based on a true story. Akiyuki Nosaka lost his little sister during the war to malnutrition and blamed himself for her death. He wrote "Hotaru no haka" ("A Grave of Fireflies") in 1967 to come to terms with the loss.
TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Anyone who have experience young love can easily relate to this anime imo.
Movie, 2020,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a Japanese anime romantic drama, adapted from a short story, with strong messages around perseverance, compassion, and empathy.
The film tells the story of Josee a wheelchair user whose grandmother keeps her at home for most of her time until she meets and falls for a boy named Tsuneo.
The film tells the story of Josee a wheelchair user whose grandmother keeps her at home for most of her time until she meets and falls for a boy named Tsuneo.
TV, 2012,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Kids on the Slope is a beautiful coming of age story revolves around Kaoru Nishimi, an introverted high school student who discovers jazz music through his friendship with his delinquent classmate Sentarō Kawabuchi.
Movie, 1995,
1 ep
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Author:8
Whisper of the Heart is frank about the weight of emotion that often comes with the loves of youth, whether of inspired creation or of another person.
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
The Wind Rises is based on a true story, that of Jirou Horikoshi. He was a japanese aeronautical engineer in charge of the design of the Mitsubishi Zero, the fighter plane used in World War II - specifically during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
This movie give us a beautiful message about Self-Sacrifice. The central tragedy of The Wind Rises lies not just in the fate of Jiro's dream, but also what he sacrifices in order to get there.
(It's also one of the the most controversial animated movie in recent years. That's because The Wind Rises is a sympathetic biography of a man whose work contributed to Japan's brutal campaign of imperialist aggression during World War II.)
This movie give us a beautiful message about Self-Sacrifice. The central tragedy of The Wind Rises lies not just in the fate of Jiro's dream, but also what he sacrifices in order to get there.
(It's also one of the the most controversial animated movie in recent years. That's because The Wind Rises is a sympathetic biography of a man whose work contributed to Japan's brutal campaign of imperialist aggression during World War II.)
TV, 2009,
11 eps
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Author:6
Tokyo magnitude 8.0 is a very heart touching anime series. It is about a brother and sister who faced a earthquake in Tokyo. There they met a women and three of them survive from earthquake and heading to home. On the way they see lot of people some are crying, some are hopeless and some are happy being rescued.
Although the series is fiction, it is a true representation of what might happen if such an earthquake ever hit Tokyo in real life, and considering recent events in Japan, I think it is something you all should watch.
Although the series is fiction, it is a true representation of what might happen if such an earthquake ever hit Tokyo in real life, and considering recent events in Japan, I think it is something you all should watch.
TV, 2005,
24 eps
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Author:7
Story revolves around 5 friends and explore there complex relationship.
This anime was very relatable to me atleast and anyone who have spent there school/college life in hostel can easily relate to this characters.
(There are some silly unrealistic moments use for comidy)
This anime was very relatable to me atleast and anyone who have spent there school/college life in hostel can easily relate to this characters.
(There are some silly unrealistic moments use for comidy)
TV, 2023,
12 eps
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Author:8
It's a coming of age drama series about a excellent student Iwakura Mitsumi. Who has always dreamed about leaving her small town, going to a prestigious university, and making positive change in the world. But she's so focused on reaching her goals that she's not prepared for the very different (and overwhelming) city life that awaits her in a Tokyo high school.
Movie, 2021,
1 ep
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Author:8
It's a simple story sets in a rural part of Japan with a large shopping mall, the film follows two people who have trouble communicating with others and a fateful meeting at the mall starts a romance between them.
(More then a romance it's a coming of age story)
(More then a romance it's a coming of age story)
Movie, 2011,
1 ep
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Author:7
Set in post-war, 1960s Japan, From Up on Poppy Hill looks at the value of preserving history and centers around a melodramatic love story between two teens whose lives have been heavily affected by both World War II and the Korean War.
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
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Author:8
This is an heartbreaking story with a powerful message. "When ordinary circumstances become extraordinarily dire, courage and strength can emerge from even the most unexpected places".
(The official guidebook of the film claims that the episodes and background of the story are based on facts and real incidents of the lost townscape of pre-war Hiroshima damaged by the bombing, as researched by the production staff.)
(The official guidebook of the film claims that the episodes and background of the story are based on facts and real incidents of the lost townscape of pre-war Hiroshima damaged by the bombing, as researched by the production staff.)
Movie, 2018,
3 eps
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Author:9
Flavors of Youth (2018), an animated movie divided into three small segments, gives us perspective on three characters living everyday lives. The protagonists are all grown up, and they are reminded of their youth through special objects—San Xian Noodles, clothes, and a forgotten cassette tape.
This movie is about 'nostalgia' or looking back to the past.
This movie is about 'nostalgia' or looking back to the past.
Movie, 1991,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Only Yesterday is a lesser-known Studio Ghibli movie geared towards adult women that deserves more attention, and it beautifully highlights the way that our happy and horrible childhood experiences shape us as adults.
TV, 2016,
4 eps
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Author:5
Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows is a charming short series about the bond between a pet and his owner.
TV Special, 1993,
1 ep
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Author:8
Ocean Waves makes itself into something special, and kind of magical, and so proves very much a Ghibli gem. An exceptionally raw and unique Studio Ghibli movie. A film that deserves your attention, and a film that, to me, is criminally underrated.
It's a story of a high school love triangle between teenage best friends Taku and Yutaka, and a new girl from Tokyo, Rikako. The story is told via flashbacks, narrated by Taku - who is now in college - as he flies home for a high school reunion.
It's a story of a high school love triangle between teenage best friends Taku and Yutaka, and a new girl from Tokyo, Rikako. The story is told via flashbacks, narrated by Taku - who is now in college - as he flies home for a high school reunion.
TV, 2016,
10 eps
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Author:9
Honobono Log showcases the best and worst of couples and families, enticing romantic-comedy lovers with various relatable situations.
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
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Author:-
Dareka no Manazashi is a slightly futuristic story about the maturation of a recently independent young woman and her changing relationship with her father. The story develops through reminiscent scenes of their family life and the connection the girl and her father share with the family's cat.
Special, 2012,
1 ep
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Author:10
Furiko, meaning "pendulum," shows the highs and lows of a family of two—a high schooler, and his future wife, whom he rescues from delinquents. From the brilliant mind of comedian Tekken, comes a heartwarming story of a couple overcoming their differences even as they struggle through life. Not a moment goes by without meaning or expression in these four and a half minutes.
Movie, 2018,
1 ep
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Author:8
This flim is very similar to Byousoku 5 Centimeter. It's a coming of age story which revolves around three friends.
The film's target audience is viewers born in the 1980s and 1990s. In order to prepare for production, the animation team spent time studying the Lanxi cityscape, including finding textbooks, school desks, and bicycles used in the film's time period.
The film's target audience is viewers born in the 1980s and 1990s. In order to prepare for production, the animation team spent time studying the Lanxi cityscape, including finding textbooks, school desks, and bicycles used in the film's time period.
Movie, 2021,
1 ep
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Author:-
The award winning short independent anime Takano Kousaten is professional animator Mizuki Ito's directoral debut.
The story take place in a certain city and for just a moment in time, the lives of three strangers intersect.
The story take place in a certain city and for just a moment in time, the lives of three strangers intersect.
