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.

Konnichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables

Konnichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables

Konnichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables

The story of what happened to Anne Shirley before she was adopted.
Apr 5, 2009 to Dec 27, 2009 | 39 eps | Publishing

Hai! Akko Desu

Hai! Akko Desu

Hai! Akko Desu

Oct 12, 1988 to Mar 26, 1992 | 164 eps | Publishing

Tottoi

Tottoi

Tottoi

Jun 1992 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tegamibachi: Hikari to Ao no Gensou Yawa

Tegamibachi: Hikari to Ao no Gensou Yawa

Tegamibachi: Hikari to Ao no Gensou Yawa

The story takes place in the land of Amber Ground, a place of perpetual night only partially illuminated by an artificial sun. Lag Seeing works as a "Letter Bee" (delivery boy) at the "Bee Hive" (a delivery service), with his Dingo, Niche, and her "pet," Steak, traveling with him. He is entrusted with the "hearts" of the everyone in Amber Ground to deliver their packages.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Nov 24, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Dokonjou Gaeru

Dokonjou Gaeru

Dokonjou Gaeru

When Hiroshi was fighting against his rival Gorillaimo, he stumbled over a stone and fell on to a frog. To be surprised, the frog was still alive and it named itself Pyonkichi.

(Source: AniDB)
Oct 7, 1972 to Sep 28, 1974 | 103 eps | Publishing

Fresh Precure!

Fresh Precure!

Fresh Precure!

Love Momozono is a 14-year-old student at Yotsuba Junior Highschool that tends to care more for others than for herself. One day she visits a show of the famous dance unit "Trinity" and decides to become a dancer, too. On the same event, subordinates of the Labyrinth Kingdom show up who want to collect the unhappiness of the audience. Love gets the power to change into Cure Peach and fights them. Soon after, she is joined by her good friends Miki, who is Cure Berry, and Inori, who becomes Cure Pine.

(Source: ANN)
Feb 1, 2009 to Jan 30, 2010 | 50 eps | Publishing

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class

The Ayanoi High School features the Geijutsuka Art Design Class (GA) that focuses on the arts. Five close friends — the energetic "hime"-prankster Noda Miki; the level-headed, cynical Nozaki Namiko; the intelligent, observant, and kind Oomichi Miyabi; the lively and mischievous tomboy Tomokane; and the curious, innocent, glasses-wearing Yamaguchi Kisaragi — attend this class with great enthusiasm, learning about the many art techniques. Every day seems to pose a new and interesting challenge, be it struggling with the latest assignment or when dealing with the daily strangeness of school life.

(Source: AniDB)
Jul 7, 2009 to Sep 22, 2009 | 12 eps | Publishing

Saki

Saki

Saki

Due to childhood circumstances, first-year high school student Saki Miyanaga hates anything related to mahjong. When she does play the game, she keeps a low profile to avoid standing out. One day, her friend Kyoutarou Suga drags her along to the school's mahjong club. There, she meets Nodoka Haramura, the champion of the previous year's national middle school mahjong championship, and Yuuki Kataoka, a fellow club member.

As the club play a few rounds, Saki attempts to hide her talent. However, the club president, Hisa Takei, notices Saki's unusual playstyle. Realizing her potential, she puts Saki's real ability to the test—proving her to be more talented than expected. This revelation damages Nodoka's pride, and their relationship gets off to a rocky start.

Saki ends up joining the club, and after clearing up the misunderstandings between her and Nodoka, friendship blooms between them. As Saki slowly warms up to mahjong once again, she and the rest of her club only have one goal—to win nationals!

Apr 6, 2009 to Sep 28, 2009 | 25 eps | Publishing

Tanoshii Muumin Ikka Bouken Nikki

Tanoshii Muumin Ikka Bouken Nikki

Tanoshii Muumin Ikka Bouken Nikki

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)
Oct 10, 1991 to Mar 26, 1992 | 26 eps | Publishing

Minami-ke Betsubara

Minami-ke Betsubara

Minami-ke Betsubara

Valentine's Day is approaching; Hosaka is still trying to express his love to Haruka by cooking, cross-dressing Mako-chan fears to be found out, Kana-"sensei" teaches the other girls how to "win" Valentine's Day, and Fujioka is desperately trying to receive Kana's chocolate.
Jun 23, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kaede New Town

Kaede New Town

Kaede New Town

Dec 8, 2007 | 1 eps | Publishing

Nanaka 6/17 Special

Nanaka 6/17 Special

Nanaka 6/17 Special

Unaired series episode included in the DVD release.
Jun 17, 2003 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kanamemo

Kanamemo

Kanamemo

Middle schooler Kana Nakamachi's life drastically changes when her grandmother passes away. Leaving behind an empty house, Kana learns that no one can provide her lodging due to her young age. Eventually, she stumbles upon the Fuhshin Gazette, a local newspaper delivery business who is able to provide her with a place to stay if she works for them in return.

The small store is staffed by several unique people: the sweets-loving Yume Kitaoka and her girlfriend Yuuki Minami; the frugal Hinata Azuma; the alcoholic Haruka Nishida; and the young but mature Saki Amano. It is not all fun and games at the Fuhshin Gazette, though, as Kana must deal with long working hours, energetic dogs guarding mailboxes, and confusing delivery routes. Add in a small rivalry with Mika Kujiin, a girl from a competing store, and Kana will have more than enough to keep her hands full!

Jul 6, 2009 to Sep 28, 2009 | 13 eps | Publishing

Ristorante Paradiso

Ristorante Paradiso

Ristorante Paradiso

When Nicoletta was a little girl, her mother, Olga, abandoned her and ran off to Rome to remarry. Now, 15 years later and a young woman, she travels to Rome with the intention of ruining her mother's life. She tracks Olga down to a restaurant called Casetta dell'Orso, but the second Nicoletta steps through its door, everything changes. It's a peculiar place staffed entirely by mature gentlemen wearing spectacles, and like their clientele, she is helpless against their wise smiles and warm voices. Before Nicoletta realizes it, her plans for vengeance start to fade, and she's swept up in the sweet romance of everyday Italian life.

(Source: Right Stuf)
Apr 9, 2009 to Jun 25, 2009 | 11 eps | Publishing

Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai

Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai

Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai

Oct 4, 1992 to Dec 25, 1994 | 112 eps | Publishing

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the blind master swordsman Ichi. In their travels, they assist the common people in solving mysteries and righting wrongs (usually committed by bandits or corrupt officials). Sabu is engaged to Midori, the daughter of his boss, who works as a police officer for the Tokugawa shogunate.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Oct 3, 1968 to Sep 24, 1969 | 52 eps | Publishing

Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi

Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi

Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi

The Yamadas and Chi move to a new apartment house, where keeping a pet is allowed.
Mar 30, 2009 to Sep 24, 2009 | 104 eps | Publishing

Azuki-chan the Movie

Azuki-chan the Movie

Azuki-chan the Movie

It's Valentines' Day, the girls are thinking about the chocolate to give to their love. Youko is having a party on the Valentines' Day. The girls refused her invite, but found out that their love are going to her party, even Azuki-chan's brother is going!

Yunosuke-kun gave Azuki-chan a chance to give chocolate to him before Youko's party. Will she be successful in making a chocolate? Will Yunosuke-kun receive her love?
Dec 23, 1995 | 1 eps | Publishing

Sora no Manimani

Sora no Manimani

Sora no Manimani

Saku Ooyagi returns to his hometown after seven years and is soon reacquainted with his childhood friend, Mihoshi Akeno. The reunion is far from merry since the last memory they have of each other is of her falling off a tree and him saving her. In any case, Mihoshi is determined to improve their relationship and forces Saku to join the astronomy club she founded.
Jul 7, 2009 to Sep 22, 2009 | 12 eps | Publishing

Kimi ni Todoke

Kimi ni Todoke

Kimi ni Todoke

Known for her semblance to the Sadako character of The Ring series, Sawako Kuronuma is given the nickname "Sadako" and misunderstood to be frightening and malicious like her fictional counterpart, despite having a timid and sweet nature. Longing to make friends and live a normal life, Sawako is naturally drawn to the cheerful and friendly Shouta Kazehaya, the most popular boy in her class. From their first meeting, Sawako has admired Kazehaya's ability to be the center of attention and aspires to be like him.

When Kazehaya organizes a test of courage for the entire class and encourages her to attend, Sawako sees this as an opportunity to get along with her classmates, starting with Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida. Through each new encounter and emotion she experiences, Sawako believes that meeting Kazehaya has changed her for the better. Little does Sawako know, her presence has also changed Kazehaya.

Oct 7, 2009 to Mar 31, 2010 | 25 eps | Publishing

Mainichi Kaasan

Mainichi Kaasan

Mainichi Kaasan

Apr 1, 2009 to Mar 25, 2012 | 142 eps | Publishing

Yurumates

Yurumates

Yurumates

Apr 24, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Chibi Maruko-chan (1995)

Chibi Maruko-chan (1995)

Chibi Maruko-chan (1995)

Momoko Sakura is an elementary school student who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called "Chibi Maruko-chan" due to her young age and small size. She lives together with her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many friends with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the student committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: 'little master' Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro and Sekiguchi-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life.

(Source: ANN)
Jan 8, 1995 to ? | Unknown eps | Publishing

Shanshan de Hongxing: Hongxing Xiao Yongshi

Shanshan de Hongxing: Hongxing Xiao Yongshi

Shanshan de Hongxing: Hongxing Xiao Yongshi

Oct 1, 2007 | 1 eps | Publishing