Do you know what Iyashikei animes are? This Japanese term [癒し系] means therapy and healing. In other words, they are works that cleanse your soul, that convey a feeling of peace, that relieve you from stress.
They are works that carry some beautiful and tranquil aspect in their story, with an environment that is calm and peaceful. In this article, we will present you with 20 great animes from this subgenre of Slice of Life, which is an anime genre that tells the narrative of the work by showing the daily lives of the characters.
We also recommend reading:
- The best Slice of Life animes of Daily Life
- The 10 best Game animes
- Genres and Types of animes – Complete list with recommendations
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Gochumon wa usagi desuka
The first anime work is Gochumon wa usagi desuka which means (Is your order a rabbit)? It tells the daily life of some employees of a café, the Rabbit House, with many adventures, comedy, and cuteness.
The work became popular with its very cute characters, having a healing feeling with all the moe vibe that this anime carries.
The anime also has interesting components in the narrative such as the friendship between the girls and their developments in the work. If you are looking for a work with beautiful and cute lolis, this should be on your list, it is a strong recommendation from us.
Barakamon
Barakamon is an Iyashikei anime that narrates the life of Handa Sei, a calligraphy artist who finds himself in a position of dissatisfaction with his calligraphy, the character cannot find inspiration on how to improve his art.
Handa at an exhibition hears severe criticism from an expert about his work, in this he loses his patience and makes a mistake that forces him to leave his routine and go to another place.
This place is a very distant island, where people are more humble and simple, a peaceful place that makes us appreciate life in a purer way.
There are several children in this place who end up distracting Handa from focusing on his calligraphy, leading him to adventures different from the routine he is used to.
Over time, Handa sees this place with new eyes, and even his calligraphy as well. An anime that truly cleanses the soul, with a beautiful and deep plot.
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Yuri Camp
An anime that tells the narrative of two high school friends who enjoy the outdoors and seek a way to cultivate this experience, and the way they do this is by camping.
The work shows the preparations of everyone for the camping adventure, the preparations of the food, the setting up of the tents, and all the difficulties one can imagine during the experience.
An anime that tells the adventures of the main characters camping together but also with groups of people. With super cute characters, it completely relieves stress in everyday episodes.
K-on
It tells the story of 4 cute high school students who are part of the music club. Going far beyond the experience in the club, the anime shows all the parts of the preparations for each epic performance in the anime, working all the scenarios.
An anime with extremely pleasant episodes and a very well-developed plot. With a lot of sparkle and joy, it is indeed a very enjoyable work to follow.
We recommend reading: Music Animes – Complete list with the best
Kakushigoto
This anime shows the story of a father and daughter, Kakushigoto and his beloved daughter Hime. The father hides to avoid being recognized as a mangaka, his profession, so that his daughter does not get into big trouble, wanting her to have a normal childhood, since she does not have her mother alive nearby.
An anime with several fun episodes and a well-crafted comedy, but with its side that touches your soul through the depth of the narrative, with cute and inspiring scenes. The work includes a complete anime and a movie.
I strongly recommend this anime.
New game!
The work describes the life of several employees of a game company, how the routine and life of people who work in the game creation industry is, showing the routine of a main character, who finishes her studies and goes directly to the game company.
A moe anime, with cute girls, with super pleasant and calm episodes to consume, in a “Slice of life” format. Showing the life of friends who work together. For fans of works with details about game production and a lot of moe, it is a work that should undoubtedly be on the list of those who are fans of the style.
We recommend reading: The 10 best Game animes
Karakai Jyouzu no Takagi-san
A comedy anime that is very fun and shows the life in elementary school and going to high school of Nishikata and Takagi.
Takagi is a friend of Nishikata who constantly plays pranks on him, and plays games where he always tries to think of a way to turn the tables, but ends up falling into the trap.
Over time, both develop a deeper friendship, thus nurturing different feelings for each other. An anime that develops with episodes in the Slice of life format, with each episode bringing the two characters closer. A popular work that has several seasons.
Houkago Teibou
It shows the adventure of members of the fishing club. The story begins when the manager of the fishing club reluctantly tries to bring the protagonist into the club, who at first is against the idea, but over time comes to like the club.
A fun work that narrates the adventure of a club of girls who love fishing. A great recommendation.
Tonari no Seki-kun
Seki-kun is a student who secretly skips class, that is, he spends a large part of the class playing some kind of game or some kind of prank.
No one notices, except for the girl who sits next to him, Yoko-san, who at first tries to stop him, but ends up at times joining in his games and being impressed by how well he manages to do without being noticed.
A pure comedy work with several fun episodes, the episodes last 10 minutes so they are easily consumable, give this anime a chance and you won’t regret it.
Natsume Yuujinchou
A calm and relaxing Slice of life work that manages to convey complex emotions in detail. The story revolves around Takashi Natsume, who for a long time felt cursed with the ability to see spirits and creatures from other worlds.
After the death of his grandmother, he inherits a book that is coveted by other spirits, Takashi begins to help some trapped spirits, freeing them, but not all spirits are friendly, and some spirits pursue him.
Despite the genre, the work is shown to be calm and very pleasant to consume, a perfect Iyashikei. We highly recommend this work.
Non Non Biyori
The anime begins with Hotaru Ichijo transferring from her hometown, Tokyo, where she starts living in the village of Asahigaoka, in the middle of nowhere.
The character needs to adapt to the customs of this place and learn to live in a distant place without all the technology she was used to. Thus making new friends.
A super pleasant anime, for those who want to escape themes of combat and wars in anime.
Mushishi
Mushishi are creatures with unique shapes and sizes, somewhat spiritual creatures. They can be seen by Ginko, a man with white hair and only one eye. Who besides everything can interact with these creatures.
An anime with unique characters and settings, as the work tells the journey of Ginko who always passes through a different place. A great work to watch and relax.
Flying Witch
The anime is centered around Makoto, a young witch apprentice, who at the beginning of the story moves to her uncle’s house in Aomori. The work shows the daily life of the main characters and Makoto’s friends, showing the young girl’s adaptation to the new city and also everything her magic can do for her and those around her.
Gabriel DropOut
Gabriel DropOut, an anime that shows the story of four main girls, two of them are angels and the other two are demons, they come to the human world to study and understand their behavior.
A simple Iyashikei work with comedy, with a fun vibe and very relaxing to watch.
Nijiiro Days
Nijiiro Days is an Iyashikei anime that tells the story of a group of four male high school students, namely: Keiichi, Tomoya, Natsuki, and Suyoshi.
They do not participate in any school activity clubs, so they try their best to finish their studies for the day, to enjoy the rest of the day. The work starts focusing on Natsuki’s romantic issues.
An anime with episodes that pass quickly and are very easy to finish, a work with a Shoujo vibe, using the Slice of life format with Iyashikei.
We recommend reading: Shoujo Animes – Definitive Guide with over 50
Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou
Danshi Koukousei is an Iyashikei comedy anime that tells the life story of high school students at Sanada school, a school exclusively for boys.
The work has a lot of comedy, and a pleasant school vibe, the anime also uses other formats in the work that sometimes stray from the everyday, but without completely leaving the everyday style.
Kono bijyutsubu mondai ga aru
Mizuki Usami is a member of the art club, but notices that not everyone is taking the club activity seriously, some members are very lazy and are distracted with other things during the club activity.
The anime shows Mizuki trying to keep the club moving forward, while not trying to lose her focus, having a certain passion for Subaru, an artist who might win an award if he weren’t distracted by creating the perfect 2D Waifu.
Nichijyou
Nichijou is an Iyashikei anime that shows the daily life of high school students living in the city of Tokisadame, although the anime has some peculiarities like talking cats and a robot girl, the story focuses on a normal slice of life style.
A work with a good dose of humor and comedy, with each finished episode generating curiosity for the next, being a perfect choice for those looking for Iyashikei with light comedy and school daily life.
Shirobako
Shirobako is an anime for those who want to be more inspired to follow their own dreams, a Slice of life style work with Iyashikei details, a beautiful and touching anime that presents ordinary people achieving what they seek.
All the difficulties and struggles to achieve one’s own goals and how everything when done to the end can bear fruit, a truly inspiring work. A good choice for those looking to see something relaxing and exciting at the same time.
Azumanga daioh
Azumanga Daioh summarizes the life of students in a nameless Japanese school. The story focuses on Chiyo Mihama, a very young prodigy and her attempt to fit in with 5 older girls.
This is the top 20 Iyashikei animes that we consider the most interesting, if you know others or have something to add, comment below. If you enjoyed the recommendations, share with your friends.
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