(in no particular order)
written & edited by Alec
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5 Centimeters Per Second
A Makoto Shinkai (hailed to be the next Miyazaki) movie. Accompanied by breath-taking art and a wonderful soundtrack by Masayoshi Yamazaki. This down-to-earth drama is a must for any Slice of Life lovers. (Due to the length, character development is not as strong, but it's a great movie nontheless.) Divided into 3 episodes. Shatters cliches of cookie cutter romances.
Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVbnt4vQE6w [1080p for maximum enjoyment]
The HD art is AMAZING. I cannot stress this enough.
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Bakemonogatari
This is a really under rated anime. Not for anime novices. Rapid fire dialogue. Great character development & design. Not an average anime at all. In-depth and interesting arcs for every character. Recommended for any anime veteran. One of my favorite supernatural/vampire animes.
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Chihayafuru
People are drawn away from this anime because it falls under the category of "sports" and talks about a card game. However, I assure you, this is nothing like "Yu-Gi-Oh!" "Cardfight Vanguard" "Free!" "Prince of Tennis" or "Hikaru no Go". I did not expect much from this anime, but every episode made me want more. I've finished both seasons and will watch the 3rd when, and if, it airs. It is based on the Japanese card game of 100 Poets called "Karuta". On every card is the second line of one of the Japanese 100 Poems. The players must memorize the locations of every card, and when the reader reads the first line of a random poem, the player must remove the card with the second line of the corresponding poem from the field of play. This is not categorized as "Slice of Life" however I feel it is very much a SoL, although it has a faint storyline. I recommend this for anyone.
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Anohana
One of my favorite Slice of Life anime dealing with life, loss, love, and family & friends. Very nostalgic feeling, with a strong theme in past, present, and moving on from the past. Serious undertone with a couple comedic moments. Emotional anime, often compared with Clannad. Character development is extremely strong, characters are easy to connect to, and very unique character design. Definitely a must watch for anyone into Slice of Life.
Also known as Anohana: We still don't know the name of the flower we saw that day
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Clannad: After Story
Ah, good old Clannad. This is the second season, After Story. Watching the first season is not necessary to understanding this, but is highly recommended for maximum enjoyment out of After Story. I rarely cry from sad stories or stuff like that, but this hit me right in the feels. I was straight up bawling when I finished this series, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. Very touching anime, a masterpiece made by KEY, and my favorite anime by them, by far. Really tugs at your heartstrings. Watch both seasons for character development, better understanding, and maximum emotional impact.
Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIzceMU6TDM [1080p for maximum enjoyment]
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BONUS:
School Days
School Days
if you hate your wall and want to punch it
seriously, you'll feel like killing a puppy after watching this anime
Personally didn't enjoy it, but it does fall under the category of "Must watch"
Personally didn't enjoy it, but it does fall under the category of "Must watch"
Out of these, I've only seen Clannad and 5 Centimeters per Second. (I plan to watch School Days soon).
ReplyDeleteClannad (After Story to be specific), is one of my most favorites.
I watched 5 Centimeters per Second, great animation, though I personally found the story to be rather cliche, but it did have a good ending though.
Thanks for the list man! I'll add some of these to my "To Watch" list.