Slice of Life (397)
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.
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69 chp
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27 chp
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Kodomo no Jikan
May 22, 2005 to Apr 22, 2013
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93 chp
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Nov 12, 2002 to Jul 12, 2013
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123 chp
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Aug 13, 2003 to May 13, 2013
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62 chp
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Okusama wa Joshikousei
Jan 11, 2001 to Mar 29, 2007
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160 chp
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2004 to 2005
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6 chp
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Futari Ecchi for Ladies
Dec 19, 2003 to Jan 28, 2005
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12 chp
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"Kare" First LoveKare First Love
Aug 20, 2002 to 2004
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58 chp
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Maison Ikkoku
Oct 14, 1980 to Apr 6, 1987
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162 chp
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Mar 2001 to Jun 2003
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22 chp
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40 chp
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Jan 1, 1999 to 2009
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78 chp
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Dr. Slump
Jan 22, 1980 to Aug 28, 1984
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236 chp
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Feb 1994 to Dec 1999
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143 chp
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Nov 1988 to Aug 1994
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144 chp
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3 chp
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