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Best 1 Aria the Animation
Aria the Animation

Aria is a quintessential iyashikei series, renowned for its calming atmosphere and focus on the simple joys of life in a futuristic Venice-inspired setting. It follows Akari Mizunashi as she trains to...

9.7 Brilliant
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2 Yuru Camp
Yuru Camp

Yuru Camp is the definition of 'cozy' anime. It follows a group of girls who enjoy camping, exploring the beauty of nature, and sharing meals together. The show is incredibly relaxing, focusing on the...

9.7 Brilliant
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3 Heartstopper
Heartstopper

Heartstopper is a tender, heartwarming series based on the graphic novels by Alice Oseman. It follows the blossoming relationship between Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson at their British grammar school...

9.6 Brilliant
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4 Legends & Lattes
Legends & Lattes

Travis Meadowlight, an orc barbarian, retires from adventuring to open a coffee shop in a town that's never heard of coffee. This cozy fantasy novel is a delightful, low-stakes story about building co...

9.5 Brilliant
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5 Yotsuba&!
Yotsuba&!

Yotsuba&! is the gold standard for slice-of-life manga. It follows the daily adventures of a young, energetic girl named Yotsuba as she explores the world around her with childlike wonder. There is no...

9.5 Brilliant
6 Horimiya
Horimiya

Horimiya is celebrated for its refreshing take on the high school romance. Unlike many series that drag out the 'will-they-won't-they' dynamic, Horimiya gets the couple together early, focusing instea...

9.4 Excellent
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7 Komi Can't Communicate
Komi Can't Communicate

Komi Can't Communicate follows the beautiful and popular Komi, who suffers from extreme social anxiety, and Tadano, the average boy who helps her achieve her goal of making 100 friends. The show is a...

9.3 Excellent
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8 The House in the Cerulean Sea
The House in the Cerulean Sea

Linus Baker, a caseworker for the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, is sent to investigate an orphanage housing six dangerous children, including the Antichrist. This heartwarming novel explores...

9.2 Excellent
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9 Flying Witch
Flying Witch

Flying Witch is a delightful blend of slice-of-life and gentle fantasy. It follows Makoto Kowata, a young witch who moves to the countryside to live with her relatives. The series focuses on her every...

9.2 Excellent
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10 Sweat and Soap
Sweat and Soap

Sweat and Soap is a unique, mature romance that starts with an unusual premise: a woman with a sweat complex meets a man who works for a soap company and is obsessed with her scent. While the premise...

9.2 Excellent
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11 Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You

Kimi ni Todoke is the quintessential shojo romance. Sawako Kuronuma is a misunderstood girl who is ostracized by her classmates due to her resemblance to a horror movie character. Her life changes whe...

9.2 Excellent
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12 Paddington
Paddington

Paddington is a charming live-action/CGI hybrid film about a polite and well-meaning young bear who travels from Peru to London in search of a home. The film is filled with heartwarming moments, slaps...

9.0 Excellent
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13 Somali and the Forest Spirit
Somali and the Forest Spirit

In a world inhabited by demons, cyclopes, and other fantastic creatures, humans stand apart as the outcasts. Quick to anger, the human race engaged in a war that all but wiped them out. The few humans...

8.9 Very Good
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14 Dragon Goes House-Hunting
Dragon Goes House-Hunting

Dragon Goes House-Hunting is a charming and unique take on the fantasy genre. It follows Letty, a weak and timid dragon who is disowned by his family for failing to live up to the fearsome reputation...

8.9 Very Good
15 Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016) is a charming coming-of-age story centered around a female weightlifter and her friends. The show's humor is derived from the characters' awkwardness, youthful e...

8.8 Very Good
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16 My Dress-Up Darling
My Dress-Up Darling

My Dress-Up Darling follows Wakana Gojo, a doll-maker, and Marin Kitagawa, a popular girl who loves cosplay. When Marin discovers Gojo's talent, she enlists his help to create her costumes, leading to...

8.8 Very Good
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17 Skip and Loafer
Skip and Loafer

Skip and Loafer is a grounded, realistic, and incredibly charming slice-of-life series. It follows Mitsumi, a country girl who moves to Tokyo for high school, and her friendship with Shima, a laid-bac...

8.7 Very Good
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18 Kamisama Kiss
Kamisama Kiss

Kamisama Kiss follows Nanami, a girl who becomes a local deity after being rendered homeless. She finds herself living in a shrine with a grumpy, powerful fox spirit named Tomoe. The show is a delight...

8.7 Very Good
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19 Paddington 2
Paddington 2

Paul King's 'Paddington 2' is a heartwarming and visually delightful family film that showcases London's charm and character. The film's depiction of Paddington's adventures in London, from the bustli...

8.6 Very Good
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20 Spy x Family
Spy x Family

Spy x Family is a delightful blend of high-stakes espionage and heartwarming family comedy. It follows a master spy who must build a fake family to infiltrate an elite school, unaware that his 'wife'...

8.6 Very Good
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21 My Love Story!! (Ore Monogatari!!)
My Love Story!! (Ore Monogatari!!)

My Love Story!! (Ore Monogatari!!) is a delightful subversion of shojo tropes. The protagonist, Takeo Gouda, is a giant, muscular, and kind-hearted boy who is often overlooked by girls in favor of his...

8.6 Very Good
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22 When Calls a Heart
When Calls a Heart

When Calls a Heart is a heartwarming series set in a small Canadian coal-mining town in the early 20th century. The show follows Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher who leaves her privileged life to e...

8.5 Very Good
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23 Cardcaptor Sakura
Cardcaptor Sakura

Cardcaptor Sakura, created by CLAMP, is a beloved magical girl manga following Sakura Kinomoto as she collects magical cards released by her father. The series is celebrated for its vibrant art style,...

8.4 Very Good
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24 Witch Girl DoReMi SolPea
Witch Girl DoReMi SolPea

Witch Girl DoReMi SolPea is a charming and heartwarming magical girl anime that follows DoReMi, a girl who gains magical powers and must protect the world from monsters. The series is known for its cu...

8.3 Very Good
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25 Recovery of an MMO Junkie
Recovery of an MMO Junkie

This series follows Moriko, a 30-year-old woman who quits her job to become a full-time MMO player. In the game, she plays as a male character and meets a kind player named Lily. The show explores the...

8.3 Very Good
26 The Forest Feast for All: Simple Wild Vegetarian Recipes
The Forest Feast for All: Simple Wild Vegetarian Recipes

Erica Strausss The Forest Feast for All is a charming cookbook filled with simple, wholesome vegetarian recipes inspired by nature. The book is beautifully illustrated with Strausss signature watercol...

8.2 Very Good
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27 Aria: The Crepuscular Hour
Aria: The Crepuscular Hour

Aria: The Crepuscular Hour is a collection of short stories set in the world of Aria, focusing on the Undines and the beauty of Neo-Venezia. It expands on the world and characters established in the o...

8.2 Very Good
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28 Mail Time
Mail Time

Mail Time is a relaxing delivery simulator where you play as a mail carrier delivering letters to quirky residents in a charming, low-poly world. The game focuses on exploration and creating a sense o...

8.1 Very Good
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29 Junji Nishimura
Junji Nishimura

Junji Nishimura is a director known for his heartwarming and character-driven slice-of-life anime. His work on *Silver Spoon* and *Yowamushi Pedal* showcases his ability to create relatable characters...

8.0 Very Good
30 The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune

T.J. Klune's 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' is a heartwarming fantasy novel with subtle horror elements. The story follows a caseworker who investigates an orphanage for magical children. Klunes writ...

8.0 Very Good
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