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.

Tamayura

Tamayura

Tamayura

As a child, Fuu "Potte" Sawatari and her late father would often visit his hometown of Takehara and take pictures of the surroundings together. Now, five years since their last visit, Fuu and her family have moved to the town so that she can start attending high school. Although her father has been deceased for some time, Fuu carries on his legacy through her love of photography and the pictures she takes with his old camera.

Believing that photographs have the power to turn the ordinary into something wonderful, Fuu and her friends grab every opportunity they can to capture the magic of everyday life on film and bring happiness to someone in the world who might need it.

Sep 6, 2010 to Dec 6, 2010 | 4 eps | Publishing

Chirorin Mura Monogatari

Chirorin Mura Monogatari

Chirorin Mura Monogatari

Apr 6, 1992 to Mar 19, 1993 | 170 eps | Publishing

Tsuruhime Ja!

Tsuruhime Ja!

Tsuruhime Ja!

Jan 9, 1990 to Dec 25, 1990 | 49 eps | Publishing

Kowarekake no Orgel

Kowarekake no Orgel

Kowarekake no Orgel

In 2039, helper androids are widespread as general purpose electronics.

Keiichiro lost his family in a traffic accident and retired from his band. One day, he finds an android of an old model in a garbage dump. He takes her home, but after taking her to a repair shop he was told that she couldn't be repaired, so he plans to throw her away. The next day, Keiichiro finds her making breakfast for him. Thus begin the summer days of an android with no memories and a dreamless boy.
Dec 31, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Torajima no Miime

Torajima no Miime

Torajima no Miime

Aug 6, 1999 to Dec 8, 1999 | 2 eps | Publishing

Mitsudomoe: Oppai Ippai Mama Genki

Mitsudomoe: Oppai Ippai Mama Genki

Mitsudomoe: Oppai Ippai Mama Genki

A special unaired episode included in the 7th DVD/Blu-ray volume.
Feb 23, 2011 | 1 eps | Publishing

Koko ni Iru

Koko ni Iru

Koko ni Iru

2010 | 1 eps | Publishing

Dokushin Apartment Dokudami-sou

Dokushin Apartment Dokudami-sou

Dokushin Apartment Dokudami-sou

Based on the manga by Takashi Fukutani.
Dec 1, 1989 to Apr 1, 1990 | 3 eps | Publishing

Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu!

Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu!

Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu!

Second season of Mitsudomoe.
Jan 9, 2011 to Feb 27, 2011 | 8 eps | Publishing

Ichigo Ichie: Kimi no Kotoba

Ichigo Ichie: Kimi no Kotoba

Ichigo Ichie: Kimi no Kotoba

Oct 24, 2010 to Jan 30, 2011 | 13 eps | Publishing

Gongitsune

Gongitsune

Gongitsune

Mar 16, 1985 | 1 eps | Publishing

Alps no Shoujo Heidi (1979)

Alps no Shoujo Heidi (1979)

Alps no Shoujo Heidi (1979)

Condensed version of the entire TV series where all the voice actors, except for Heidi and the grandfather, were replaced.
Mar 17, 1979 | 1 eps | Publishing

Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Alm no Yama-hen

Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Alm no Yama-hen

Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Alm no Yama-hen

Condensed version of the first half of the TV series.
Aug 21, 1996 | 1 eps | Publishing

Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara-hen

Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara-hen

Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara-hen

Condensed version of the second half of the TV series.
Aug 21, 1996 | 1 eps | Publishing

Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta

Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta

Chibi Maruko-chan: Watashi no Suki na Uta

Sakura Momoko's teacher assigns the third grade to draw an image based on their favorite song to enter a contest. Momoko loves a song she recently learned during her music class and is anxious to make a good drawing based on it. On her way to meet her relatives in Shizuoka, she meets Shouko Kimura, a university student who occasionally draws portraits at the local train station and plans to also participate in an art contest. Fascinated by her illustrations, Sakura meets Kimura once again. Shouko is enchanted by Momoko's sympathy and honesty. They quickly become friends and end up inspiring each other in their own way.

(Source: ANN)
Dec 19, 1992 | 1 eps | Publishing

Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko

Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko

Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko

Makoto Niwa meticulously tallies the amount of positive and negative youthful experiences he engages in as if to grade his own life. When his parents go overseas, he moves to a new town to live with his aunt, welcoming the change and ready for a fresh start. However, as ordinary as he had imagined his adolescence to be, he could never have taken the existence of an enigmatic long-lost cousin into account.

Upon moving into his aunt's house, he discovers the cousin he never knew about: Erio Touwa. Despite being Makoto's age, she couldn't be more different: Erio chooses to wrap herself in a futon all day rather than to go to school. She even claims to be an alien, and with a speech pattern and personality to back it up, any chance of Makoto's dreamt-of normal life is instantly tossed out the window.

As he meets a string of other eccentric girls in town, Makoto must face the possibility of seeing his youth points in the red. However, he might be surprised by how thrilling an abnormal youth can be.

Apr 15, 2011 to Jul 1, 2011 | 12 eps | Publishing

Yume-iro Pâtissière SP Professional

Yume-iro Pâtissière SP Professional

Yume-iro Pâtissière SP Professional

Upon her return to Japan after a two year study break in Paris, Ichigo Amano is met with news of Team Ichigo's separation, as each of the Sweets Princes takes a different path toward their dream. Now in her first year of high school, Henri Lucas has a project in store for her, enlisting the help of Ichigo, Makoto Kashino, and new members Lemon Yamagishi and Johnny McBeal to give rise to a new Team Ichigo. As the four work together on this project, Ichigo and Makoto continue to grow closer, though Johnny and the unrelenting Miya Koshiro will not idly sit by; with Johnny's eye on Ichigo and Miya still after Makoto, it definitely seems like love won't come easily.

With Ichigo's time at St. Marie Academy, she is now ever closer to her dream of starting her very own pâtisserie. However, she will soon realize that it takes more than just making delicious sweets to open up a shop.

Oct 3, 2010 to Dec 26, 2010 | 13 eps | Publishing

Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ Specials

Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ Specials

Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ Specials

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Oct 23, 2010 to Oct 30, 2010 | 2 eps | Publishing

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Graduation looms for the founding members of the Light Music Club. With only a few precious weeks of school left, the girls decide to make the most of it and plan a trip abroad. Hawaii, New York, Dubai—many destinations are suggested, but after a little help from the club's precious pet turtle, Ton-chan, London is chosen as the host of their next misadventure!

Yui Hirasawa, Mio Akiyama, Tsumugi Kotobuki, Ritsu Tainaka, and Azusa Nakano will visit famous landmarks, perform live music for Londoners, and eat all sorts of delicious food, all while stumbling clumsily from place to place. But the fun won't last forever, as heartfelt songs and goodbyes will be made as their high school days together come to a close. One thing is for certain though: the undeniable friendships these girls have formed is something that will carry on long after the final scene rolls.

Dec 3, 2011 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season

Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season

Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season

After a momentous New Year's vacation and with Valentine's Day approaching, Sawako Kuronuma is beginning to get along with her classmates. However, now that Sawako has realized her romantic feelings for the popular Shouta Kazehaya, she grows hesitant toward giving him obligatory chocolates and decides to not give him any. In turn, Kazehaya, who likes Sawako, feels a distance between them.

As February ends and April arrives, the second year of high school begins for Sawako. Luckily, she ends up in the same class as her friends Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida, along with Kazehaya and his friend Ryuu Sanada, in addition to the newcomer named Kento Miura. When Kento develops an interest in Sawako, Sawako and Kazehaya's feelings for each other are put to the test.

Jan 12, 2011 to Mar 30, 2011 | 12 eps | Publishing

Agukaru

Agukaru

Agukaru

Set in the eastern Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki, Agukaru centers around Sanae Baraki, a farmer’s daughter who can see spirits. Every day she works on her field together with such spirits to produce the best agricultural goods. However, there is a group that aims for that field. With the blessing of the earth, she transforms into Agriculture Angel Baraki.
Sep 17, 2010 to Apr 1, 2014 | 5 eps | Publishing

K-On!!: Keikaku!

K-On!!: Keikaku!

K-On!!: Keikaku!

The summer holidays are coming to an end, but the girls from Houkago Tea Time want to take one more trip before their next semester starts. With countless travel destinations to choose from and as many preferences as there are club members, coming to an agreement seems far-flung.

Unable to reach a decision, they remember that they must first apply for new passports. As simple as it may sound, the routine visit to a government office and filing a form soon turns into an all-day adventure for Yui Hirasawa and the rest of the band.

Mar 16, 2011 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kuragehime: Eiyuu Retsuden☆

Kuragehime: Eiyuu Retsuden☆

Kuragehime: Eiyuu Retsuden☆

Short episodes included in Blu-ray and DVD release, adapting the side story "Kuragehime Heroes☆", a spin-off manga serialized in Kiss Plus magazine. Supporting characters are featured in short chapters.
Jan 28, 2011 to Apr 22, 2011 | 4 eps | Publishing

Morita-san wa Mukuchi

Morita-san wa Mukuchi

Morita-san wa Mukuchi

OVA bundled with the special edition of manga volume 3.
Morita Mayu is a high school girl. She is extremely reticent and her silence and habit of looking at people's eyes straightly sometimes cause misunderstanding. The reason behind it is not because she doesn’t like to talk nor because she has nothing to say. The reason she rarely speaks is due to the fact she thinks too much before speaking, thus losing the timing to speak altogether. Despite this, she lives a happy school life with her classmates.
Mar 26, 2011 | 1 eps | Publishing