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.

Aoi Hana

Aoi Hana

Aoi Hana

Shy and soft-spoken Fumi Manjoume and upfront and caring Akira Okudaira were best friends in elementary school, but this changed when Fumi and her family moved away. Years later, Fumi moves back to her hometown after being accepted at Matsuoka Girls’ High School. She finally reunites with Akira, who is going to attend Fujigatani Girls’ Academy. Despite their reunion, their relationship isn't the same as it was years ago.

As soon as Fumi starts attending school, popular senior Yasuko Sugimoto takes notice of her and flatters her more than any other underclassmen. After running to Akira for help so many times before, Fumi must figure out who she is as a person instead of standing in someone else’s shadow. However, that doesn’t stop Akira from wanting her friendship with Fumi to be as it once was. Will the girls be able to conquer the high school stage of growing up before it pulls them apart?

Jul 2, 2009 to Sep 10, 2009 | 11 eps | Publishing

Nodame Cantabile OVA

Nodame Cantabile OVA

Nodame Cantabile OVA

Yukihisa Matsuda, principal conductor of the Rising Star Orchestra, arrives in Paris to perform Wagner's Tannhäuser Overture as a guest conductor for the Recyl Symphony Orchestra. When Matsuda overhears the orchestra members praising Shinichi Chiaki, the budding Japanese conductor of the Roux-Marlet Orchestra, he can barely contain his contempt at there being another "Black-Haired Noble" in the same city. Freshly dumped by his mistress following the performance, Matsuda catches Chiaki and takes him out to drink under the pretense of discussing career. But much to Chiaki's chagrin, the subject soon turns to Chiaki's own special someone.

Aug 10, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Rita to Nantoka

Rita to Nantoka

Rita to Nantoka

Nov 1, 2010 to Dec 24, 2010 | 26 eps | Publishing

Macross 7 Plus

Macross 7 Plus

Macross 7 Plus

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.
Jan 25, 1995 to Jan 26, 1996 | 11 eps | Publishing

Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi

Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi

Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi

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.
May 19, 2012 | 1 eps | Publishing

Sketchbook: Full Color's Picture Drama

Sketchbook: Full Color's Picture Drama

Sketchbook: Full Color's Picture Drama

Short specials from the DVDs.
Jan 25, 2008 to Jun 25, 2008 | 6 eps | Publishing

Joseito

Joseito

Joseito

Aug 1, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Karuizawa Syndrome

Karuizawa Syndrome

Karuizawa Syndrome

It is an action comedy about a young man's persistent sexual fantasies. It has 4 distinct art styles: a manga style, a SD style, a realistic style, and a art-graphic pencil style.

(Source: technogirls.org)

Based on the manga by TAGAMI Yoshihisa (たがみ よしひさ) that serialised in Big Comic Spirits.
Mar 21, 1986 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tentou Mushi no Uta

Tentou Mushi no Uta

Tentou Mushi no Uta

Oct 6, 1974 to Sep 26, 1976 | 104 eps | Publishing

Tensai Bakabon

Tensai Bakabon

Tensai Bakabon

Sep 25, 1971 to Jun 24, 1972 | 40 eps | Publishing

Candy Boy Episode: EX02 - Shiawase Kyouyuu Riron

Candy Boy Episode: EX02 - Shiawase Kyouyuu Riron

Candy Boy Episode: EX02 - Shiawase Kyouyuu Riron

Final episode (designated as Episode 8) of Candy Boy which came with DVD volume 2.

The episode centres around a day at the pool.
Jun 24, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Scandal

Scandal

Scandal

May 1, 2009 to May 12, 2009 | 12 eps | Publishing

Kiteretsu Daihyakka

Kiteretsu Daihyakka

Kiteretsu Daihyakka

The main character is a scientific genius boy named Kiteretsu, who has built a companion robot named Korosuke. He frequently travels in time with his friends and Korosuke in the time machine he built. Miyoko is a girl in his neighborhood who is basically his girlfriend. Tongari is his rival, who happen to share some similar traits of Honekawa Suneo. Buta Gorilla (Kumada Kaoru) is a typical neighborhood bully, who also share similar traits of Gian (Takeshi Goda) except that he often antagonizes Korosuke (though they are in grade school).

(Source: Wikipedia)
Mar 27, 1988 to Jun 9, 1996 | 331 eps | Publishing

Anime TV de Hakken! Tamagotchi

Anime TV de Hakken! Tamagotchi

Anime TV de Hakken! Tamagotchi

Jul 7, 1997 to Mar 21, 1998 | 27 eps | Publishing

Peeping Life

Peeping Life

Peeping Life

May 14, 2009 to Aug 11, 2009 | 10 eps | Publishing

Koume-chan ga Iku!

Koume-chan ga Iku!

Koume-chan ga Iku!

Koume is a new Office Lady (OL), an employee of Caramel Ribbon, Inc., a firm of designers. This is the story of her days and nights, complete with humor unique to Osaka.

Seen from outside, Kansai doesn't seem like the rest of Japan. Watching this show will make you an expert, even if you know nothing about the area right now.

It's a humorous tale of life in a Japanese company, with Koume, her effeminate boss, and Kimi, a one-time girl gang member, as they try to sell (supposedly) new and fresh designs. The voice actors also come from Kansai, ensuring authenticity.

(Source: AniDB)
Aug 1, 1999 to Oct 1, 1999 | 12 eps | Publishing

Hanamaru Youchien

Hanamaru Youchien

Hanamaru Youchien

Anzu goes to a kindergarten with her friends, the shy Koume and the eccentric Hiiragi. Together they try to attract attention from their caretaker Tsuchida. However, he is clearly more interested in the pretty Yamamoto who supervises the class next door.
Jan 11, 2010 to Mar 29, 2010 | 12 eps | Publishing

Kuruneko

Kuruneko

Kuruneko

Based on a manga about cats and their sake loving owner.
Jul 5, 2009 to Jun 26, 2010 | 50 eps | Publishing

Nono-chan

Nono-chan

Nono-chan

Nono-chan is the eldest daughter in the Yamada family and a third-grade elementary school student. Her family consists of her father, Mr Yamada Takashi, her mother, Mrs Yamada Matsuko and her brother, Noboru, a junior high student. Together with her grandmother, the family of five makes up a pleasant Japanese family. Everyone is special and everyday is always filled with joy and surprise.

(Source: ANN)
Jul 7, 2001 to Sep 28, 2002 | 61 eps | Publishing

Asari-chan

Asari-chan

Asari-chan

Produced by Toei Animation and directed by Kazumi Fukushima after the manga series by Muroyama Mayumi, this anime follows Asari, a normal fourth-grade girl. One day, while bargain shopping, she wins the lucky ticket at a lottery for a one-person trip to Hawaii. Chaos reigns as her family, the Beach's, fight over who should go. The ticket is lost in a bonfire, ironically. Other circumstances follow when the family finds out that the travel agency offered to "give the equal amount of half the travel expenses in cash for the ticket" from an employee of the supermarket Asahi had shopped at. What will happen to the unlucky Beach family as more elements of despair pelt them?
Jan 25, 1982 to Feb 28, 1983 | 54 eps | Publishing

Asari-chan: Ai no Marchen Shoujo

Asari-chan: Ai no Marchen Shoujo

Asari-chan: Ai no Marchen Shoujo

Movie produced by Toei Animation after the anime series, Super Gal Asari and by the original manga by Mayumi Muroyama. Asari and her family go through more unlucky happenings.
Mar 13, 1982 | 1 eps | Publishing

Joshikousei: Girl's High Specials

Joshikousei: Girl's High Specials

Joshikousei: Girl's High Specials

Bonus episodes on the DVDs featuring the girls on a field trip to Chichibu.
May 25, 2006 to Sep 22, 2006 | 3 eps | Publishing

Batain Lai!! Minami no Shima no Mizu Monogatari

Batain Lai!! Minami no Shima no Mizu Monogatari

Batain Lai!! Minami no Shima no Mizu Monogatari

May 9, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Ai Yori Aoshi: Yumegatari

Ai Yori Aoshi: Yumegatari

Ai Yori Aoshi: Yumegatari

Kaoru and the girls have a picnic in Spring and talk about their dreams for the future.
Apr 1, 2002 | 1 eps | Publishing