Anime viewership all over the globe has skyrocketed with shows like Blue Lock, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen in play. Apart from all the flashy animations and extraordinary fights, there is a genre, slice of life anime, that revolves around the basic ongoings in the lives of human beings.
Slice of life animes are all about the humorous situations or serious scenarios that one deals with on Earth (not on the other world like ISEKAI). And on a personal note, these anime shows sometimes feel like they are what you wanted to watch for a long time. So, without any further ado, let’s hop on to the list of best slice of life anime shows that you can watch right now.
Best Slice Of Life Anime In 2024
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Kotaro Lives Alone
Kotaro Lives Alone is my personal favorite slice-of-life anime. It is based on the life of a little boy who has moved to a ramshackle apartment (on his own) and becomes friends with the next-door broke manga artist named Shin Karino. The anime takes you on a journey filled with a plethora of emotions. You will get to see some crucial evils of society, like child neglect, the importance of responsibilities, and more.
Available on: Netflix
IMDB Rating: 8.4
Number of Episodes: 10
Barakamon
Barakamon is the story of a young calligrapher, Handa Seishu, who is serving a punishment for punching a critic in the face. He is sent to a faraway island on Japan’s east coast. Things change for him as he encounters typical people from a rural background. The story takes a turn when Handa realizes that these unwanted visitors, humorous neighbors, and their annoying kids are the ones he is supposed to live with.
Available on: Crunchyroll
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Number of Episodes: 12
School Babysitters
Word of Warning!!!! You will be awestruck by the number of toddlers you get to see in this slice-of-life anime. The story revolves around Ryuichi Kashima, who is supposed to take care of his little brother Kotaro. Ruichi meets the chairman of an elite academy at an event (not naming the event, saving you from the spoilers already) who decides to take both the brother under her care. Nonetheless, the challenge starts when Ruichi is asked to take the position of the academy’s babysitter.
Available on: Crunchyroll
IMDB Rating: 7.7
Number of Episodes: 12
Mushi-Shi
Mushi shi can be dubbed one of the best slice of life anime. It is the story of Mushi Master Ginko, who travels to different places behind rumors of Mushi’s occurrence. As for Mushi, they are the most basic life forms that exist without any purpose, with the ability to take any form of natural world elements like plants, diseases, or even a rainbow.
Available on: Crunchyroll
IMDB Rating: 8.5
Number of Episodes: 46 (2 seasons)
Girls’ Last Tour
Girls’ Last Tour is a slice of life anime set in a post-apocalyptic world. The story is based on the lives of Chito and Yuuri, who are the only survivors (seriously, the whole world is dead in the anime). Both of them keep looking for more food and fuel everyday. The slice of life anime is filled with emotions and nothingness, and the journey of two girls in all of it heads on.
Available on: Amazon Prime Video (Indian readers can watch the same in JioTV)
IMDB Rating: 7.7
Number of Episodes: 12
