Slice of Life (1976)

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.

Yoshino no Hime

Yoshino no Hime

Yoshino no Hime

2005 | 1 eps | Publishing

Aria the Origination: Sono Choppiri Himitsu no Basho ni...

Aria the Origination: Sono Choppiri Himitsu no Basho ni...

Aria the Origination: Sono Choppiri Himitsu no Basho ni...

Special episode based on manga Navigation 39 entitled "The Secret Place". Its action takes place between episodes 5 and 6 of Aria the Origination.

Akari and President Aria take a walk in the eastern part of Neo-Venezia. The are spotted by Akatsuki, who follows them to try to greet Akari. They eventually end up at St Mark's Basilica, where Akari has a secret place, which is discovered by Akatsuki, Aika, and Alice.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Jun 25, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Mama wa Poyopoyo Saurus ga Osuki

Mama wa Poyopoyo Saurus ga Osuki

Mama wa Poyopoyo Saurus ga Osuki

This is the story of a young couple who struggle with their children.
Miki is the mother of two kids, Hyoga and Jura. Hyoga is a 4-year-old boy and Jura is a 2-year-old girl. Miki writes children's books at home. Miki wants to be a gentle and kind mother, but it is difficult to be patient with the kids. Her husband Gendai tries to be as cooperative as he can and helps her to attend to the kids. But sometimes he only makes her even angrier.
(Source: animenfo)
Sep 2, 1995 to Aug 31, 1996 | 52 eps | Publishing

Ichigo Mashimaro Encore

Ichigo Mashimaro Encore

Ichigo Mashimaro Encore

Ichigo Mashimaro encore is a two-episode OVA continues onwards from the previous set of OVAs of Ichigo Mashimaro.
Jan 23, 2009 to Mar 25, 2009 | 2 eps | Publishing

Ninja Hattori-kun

Ninja Hattori-kun

Ninja Hattori-kun

The everyday Sanyo family gets an unexpected surprise in the shape of a new lodger-Hattori is a ninja boy who has come down from the Iga mountains to attend normal school. Befriending Kenichi Sanyo, who is the same age as he, Hattori starts attending school undercover, occasionally accompanied by his brother, Shinzo, Shishimaru the ninja dog, and Kenichi's girlfriend, Yumeko. The gang is also threatened by the rival Koga ninja, Kemumaki, and his evil sidekick, Kagechiyo the Shadow-cat.

(Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)
Sep 28, 1981 to Dec 25, 1987 | 694 eps | Publishing

Wakakusa Monogatari

Wakakusa Monogatari

Wakakusa Monogatari

This is a TV special based on the novel, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. It covers a year in the lives of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as their father is away fighting in the American Civil War.
May 3, 1980 | 1 eps | Publishing

Penguin Musume♥Heart Special

Penguin Musume♥Heart Special

Penguin Musume♥Heart Special

ONA Special episode #11.5.
Aug 1, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Nakedyouth

Nakedyouth

Nakedyouth

2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Candy Boy Episode: EX01 - Mirai Yohouzu

Candy Boy Episode: EX01 - Mirai Yohouzu

Candy Boy Episode: EX01 - Mirai Yohouzu

A dvd only prequel to the Candy Boy series. Twin sisters, Yukino and Kanade Sakurai, move to a new school in the big city of Tokyo but not everything is quite like they expected.
Aug 13, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Aria the Origination Picture Drama

Aria the Origination Picture Drama

Aria the Origination Picture Drama

Picture Dramas bundled on the DVD volumes.
Apr 25, 2008 to Oct 25, 2008 | 7 eps | Publishing

Shin Maple Town Monogatari: Palm Town-hen

Shin Maple Town Monogatari: Palm Town-hen

Shin Maple Town Monogatari: Palm Town-hen

The story take place in new town called "Palm Town" which it is the new town that Patty and her Aunt Jane moved to since Jane's husband George run a medical center there. However, Patty faces some troubles because she doesn't get used to the new town and misses her hometown and also her friends. Nevertheless, she mets up with Alice and gets along with her. Soon they become best friends and are hanging out together everyday experience new things and enjoying their time. They meet a lot of different people in order to make many friends and unforgettable memories full of fun.
Jan 18, 1987 to Dec 27, 1987 | 44 eps | Publishing

Aria the Natural: Sono Futatabi Deaeru Kiseki ni...

Aria the Natural: Sono Futatabi Deaeru Kiseki ni...

Aria the Natural: Sono Futatabi Deaeru Kiseki ni...

Short episode entitled "A Miracle Of Us Being Able To Meet Again", which can be also considered as "Aria the Natural" episode 0.
May 7, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Coffee Tadaiku

Coffee Tadaiku

Coffee Tadaiku

2011 | 1 eps | Publishing

Akiba-chan

Akiba-chan

Akiba-chan

Jul 25, 2008 to Aug 1, 2008 | 10 eps | Publishing

Minami-ke Okaeri

Minami-ke Okaeri

Minami-ke Okaeri

A year has passed since Okawari and the three sisters have grown up. Their likings and moods are almost the same. Haruka, the older sister, is a love-giving mother to the younger sisters and a discipline follower. Kana, the middle one, leaves everything to the last possible moment and always gives trouble to the trio. Chiaki, the little one, is the calculating and manipulating one; she likes to be admired and loved by Haruka and always gives trouble to the less blessed Kana. Despite being an unbalanced family, they love each other with all their heart. The family's daily life is as funny as ever; trouble and love are always present. Now it's time to see if they'll survive this age change since Haruka is now a young adult; she has even more responsibilities, having to watch over the young while integrating into the adult life.

(Source: ANN)
Jan 5, 2009 to Mar 30, 2009 | 13 eps | Publishing

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Picture Drama

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Picture Drama

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Picture Drama

Though it has been one year since the Black Rebellion failed, the battle lives on, as the Holy Empire of Britannia attempts to expand its power worldwide, and the Black Knights work to regain theirs.

As a newly instated Knight of Rounds, Suzaku Kururugi is an indispensable asset in battle, though he has yet to bear the full weight of his title. Among his opposition, C.C. and Kallen Stadtfeld strengthen their bond as they work together on crucial missions for the Black Knights. Interspersed throughout the drama are lighthearted, humorous moments, including the Ashford Academy Student Council’s handmade dress party and the Black Knights' pajama party.

Blending tragedy and comedy, Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Picture Drama gives a behind-the-scenes look at the characters of its parent series, showcasing how they come to terms with their roles and each other.

Aug 22, 2008 to Apr 24, 2009 | 9 eps | Publishing

Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2)

Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2)

Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2)

As with its prequel, Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou is about Takashi Natsume, a boy who has had the ability to see youkai since he was young, and his bodyguard youkai Madara, nicknamed Nyanko-sensei. Natsume attempts to return names written in his "Book of Friends" (which he inherited from his grandmother Reiko) to youkai in his village. Throughout these adventures, he meets some youkai that are friendly, some that want to steal the Book, and some that want to kill him, as Natsume learns about himself and his relationship with these mysterious beings along the way.

Jan 6, 2009 to Mar 31, 2009 | 13 eps | Publishing

Miracle! Mimika

Miracle! Mimika

Miracle! Mimika

Apr 3, 2006 to Mar 13, 2009 | 225 eps | Publishing

La Rose de Versailles

La Rose de Versailles

La Rose de Versailles

Toei Animation announced the new movie based on the classic anime and manga. This project is most likely canceled and a trailer is all that remains, which is what this entry encompasses.
2007 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kemono no Souja Erin (The Beast Player Erin)

Kemono no Souja Erin (The Beast Player Erin)

Kemono no Souja Erin (The Beast Player Erin)

In the land of Ryoza, the neighboring provinces of Shin-Ou and Tai-Kou have been at peace. Queen Shinou is the ruler of Ryoza and her greatest general, Grand Duke Taikou, defends the kingdom with his army of powerful war-lizards known as the "Touda." Although the two regions have enjoyed a long-standing alliance, mounting tensions threaten to spark a fierce civil war.

Within Ake, a village in Tai-Kou tasked with raising the Grand Duke's army, lives Erin, a bright girl who spends her days watching the work of her mother Soyon, the village's head Touda doctor. But while under Soyon's care, a disastrous incident befalls the Grand Duke's strongest Touda, and the peace that Erin and her mother had been enjoying vanishes as Soyon is punished severely. In a desperate attempt to save her mother, Erin ends up falling in a river and is swept towards Shin-Ou.

Unable to return home, Erin must learn to lead a new life with completely different people, all while hunting for the truth of both beasts and humanity itself, with tensions between the two regions constantly escalating.

Jan 10, 2009 to Dec 26, 2009 | 50 eps | Publishing

Yattokame Tanteidan

Yattokame Tanteidan

Yattokame Tanteidan

Oct 7, 2007 to Jan 6, 2008 | 14 eps | Publishing

Kokoro Toshokan: Communication Clips

Kokoro Toshokan: Communication Clips

Kokoro Toshokan: Communication Clips

2002 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tsuri Baka Nisshi

Tsuri Baka Nisshi

Tsuri Baka Nisshi

Hamazaki Densuke (Hama-chan) is an unavaricious white-collar worker who does not have any interest in success and self-protection. Even though he incurs the wrath of his superior and stir ill feelings from his wife, Hama-chan prefers to take things at his own stride and goes fishing. He feels that there are more important things in life than work and enjoys the simple things in life such as fishing.

(Source: ANN)
Nov 2, 2002 to Sep 13, 2003 | 36 eps | Publishing

Platonic Chain: Web

Platonic Chain: Web

Platonic Chain: Web

Sep 14, 2003 | 1 eps | Publishing