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.

Cynical Hysterie Hour: Trip Coaster

Cynical Hysterie Hour: Trip Coaster

Cynical Hysterie Hour: Trip Coaster

Dec 24, 1988 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kanokon: Manatsu no Dai Shanikusai

Kanokon: Manatsu no Dai Shanikusai

Kanokon: Manatsu no Dai Shanikusai

With the arrival of summer and the school break, Chizuru, Kota, and the rest of their friends are lazily enjoying the warm weather. Chizuru flirts with Kota, Kota gets embarrassed, and Nozomu gets in the way. Tayura pines after Akane, Akane rebuffs Tayura, and a sexy good time ensues. The status quo isn't quite the same since the fox snared her prey, but the timeless boy-meets-girl tale lingers on.

(Source: Media Blasters)
Oct 4, 2009 to Oct 11, 2009 | 2 eps | Publishing

Ukkari Pénélope (2009)

Ukkari Pénélope (2009)

Ukkari Pénélope (2009)

Ukkari Penelope is about a young koala's daily adventures. The narrator is Mamiko Noto!
Jun 29, 2009 to Jan 2, 2010 | 26 eps | Publishing

Sora no Manimani Specials

Sora no Manimani Specials

Sora no Manimani Specials

Sep 2, 2009 to Dec 16, 2009 | 3 eps | Publishing

Ontama!

Ontama!

Ontama!

Ichigo is a little girl who is distressed by the failing relationship between her mother and father (who is actually her step-father). After school one day she meets a driver of a magical bus and finds herself taking a ride in the bus. The bus transports her to the past to shortly after her mother and real father met. Perhaps she is meant to do something that will help her parents stay together and love one another further into the future.

(Source: ANN)
Aug 7, 2009 to Nov 6, 2009 | 5 eps | Publishing

Enkinhou no Hako: Hakase no Sagashimono

Enkinhou no Hako: Hakase no Sagashimono

Enkinhou no Hako: Hakase no Sagashimono

1990 | 1 eps | Publishing

Uchurei!

Uchurei!

Uchurei!

Aug 9, 2009 to Sep 19, 2009 | 12 eps | Publishing

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class: Aozora ga Kakitai

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class: Aozora ga Kakitai

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class: Aozora ga Kakitai

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class OVA. "I Want to Draw the Blue Sky"
Apr 2, 2010 | 1 eps | Publishing

Hidamari Sketch x 365 Specials

Hidamari Sketch x 365 Specials

Hidamari Sketch x 365 Specials

Special episodes of Hidamari Sketch x 365.
Mar 25, 2009 to Oct 24, 2009 | 3 eps | Publishing

Catman Specials

Catman Specials

Catman Specials

2002 to Oct 31, 2008 | 4 eps | Publishing

Cheburashka Arere?

Cheburashka Arere?

Cheburashka Arere?

Based on the Russian "national character" Cheburashka. The character comes from Eduard Uspensky's story about a mysterious creature who gets accidentally transported in a box of oranges to Russia.
Oct 7, 2009 to Mar 31, 2010 | 26 eps | Publishing

Boku wa Kuma

Boku wa Kuma

Boku wa Kuma

Oct 2, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

So Ra No Wo To

So Ra No Wo To

So Ra No Wo To

On the outskirts of the country of Helvetia rests the tranquil town of Seize. Upon its cobbled streets, citizens go about their daily lives, undisturbed by the increasingly tense military relations between Helvetia and the neighboring Roman Empire.

It is under these circumstances that the 1121st platoon of the Helvetian army, stationed at the Clocktower Fortress in Seize, receives a new recruit in the young and spirited Kanata Sorami. Having joined the military to fulfill her dream of learning to play the bugle, she excitedly accepts the tutelage of the Sergeant Major, Rio Kazumiya, who happens to be a skilled trumpeter. Working alongside them are the aloof mechanic, Noël Kannagi, the feisty gunner, Kureha Suminoya, and the compassionate Captain Felicia Heideman; together, they experience the beauty of life in Seize and the lasting joy of a community that has persevered in spite of the crumbling world around them.

Jan 5, 2010 to Mar 23, 2010 | 12 eps | Publishing

Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆

Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆

Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆

When we first met Yuno, she'd just been accepted to the prestigious Yamabuki Art School, and it was up to her new neighbors at Hidamari to help her find her way in the big scary world. Now a seasoned vet of the Hidamari Apartments herself, Yuno's newest challenge is to help the latest arrivals, Nazuna and Nori, acclimate to life on their own. Of course, since it IS Hidamari, there are still lots of trials and tribulations ahead, and nothing will ever go quite as expected. But with friends like Miyako, Hiro, and Sae ready to lend a hand, there will always be a ray of sunshine at the end of every storm in Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu.

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Jan 8, 2010 to Mar 26, 2010 | 12 eps | Publishing

Eve no Jikan (Movie)

Eve no Jikan (Movie)

Eve no Jikan (Movie)

In the Japan of the future, employing androids for various purposes is nothing out of the ordinary. However, treating androids on the same level as humans is frowned upon, and there is constant paranoia surrounding the possibility of robots defying humans, their masters. Those who appear too trustworthy of their androids are chided and labeled "dori-kei," or "android-holics."

High school student Rikuo Sakisaka notices when his house droid, Sammy, starts behaving curiously—she has been leaving the house without his instruction. When he inspects the movement logs in her database, a cryptic line grabs his attention: "Are you enjoying the time of EVE?" Accompanied by his friend Masakazu Masaki, Rikuo tracks the whereabouts of his houseroid to a cafe called Time of Eve, where it is forbidden for customers to display prejudice against one another. The cafe, Rikuo realizes, is frequented by both man and machine, with no evidence to tell either apart.

Each customer—from the cheerful Akiko, to a robot dangerously close to breaking down—has their own story and challenges to overcome. While Rikuo tries to reveal Sammy's intentions, he begins to question the legitimacy of the fear that drives humans to regard androids as nothing more than mere tools.

Mar 6, 2010 | 1 eps | Publishing

Komadori Movie: Komaneko

Komadori Movie: Komaneko

Komadori Movie: Komaneko

Dec 9, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kita e.: Diamond Dust Drops Special

Kita e.: Diamond Dust Drops Special

Kita e.: Diamond Dust Drops Special

Aug 18, 2004 | 1 eps | Publishing

Oh! Family

Oh! Family

Oh! Family

This story takes place in Florida, USA. The main characters are the lovable members of the Andersons; each one has his or her own different characterstics which conflict and support the others'. By going through many events (meaningful ones as well as weird ones) together, the bond between them grows stronger and tighter.

(Source: Baka-Updates)
Oct 6, 1986 to Mar 30, 1987 | 26 eps | Publishing

Boku, Otaryman.

Boku, Otaryman.

Boku, Otaryman.

Boku, Otary-man (otaku + salaryman) is a autobiographical manga of the author Yoshitani, who is also working as a system engineer. It's about a slice of life of an office worker, who is a little bit otaku.
Jan 29, 2010 | 1 eps | Publishing

Michi (Movie)

Michi (Movie)

Michi (Movie)

2002 to 2008 | 4 eps | Publishing

Mitsudomoe

Mitsudomoe

Mitsudomoe

Jul 3, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010 | 13 eps | Publishing

The Arari Show

The Arari Show

The Arari Show

Aug 31, 2006 to Nov 24, 2006 | 26 eps | Publishing

Domo-kun

Domo-kun

Domo-kun

A strange monster hatches from a mysterious egg. He befriends various animals, and takes residence in Osajii's burrow. He discovers new and exciting things about everyday life.

As of 2008, there are at least 37 regular TV spot episodes of Domo-kun. These 37 episodes were released on DVD in Japan in July of 2009.
Dec 22, 1998 to Jan 1, 2008 | 37 eps | Publishing

Peng You Town

Peng You Town

Peng You Town

Oct 7, 2002 | 1 eps | Publishing