Slice of life / comedy / romance recommendations.
This year I’ve been getting back into anime, and recently started reading manga as well.
Some stuff I watched/read that I’ve really liked so far:
- Mob Psycho 100: currently watching it, and it just tickles the right parts of my brain.
- You and I Are Polar Opposites: my first strictly romance anime, surprised by how much I liked it, super cute and relaxing.
- Dandadan: Currently obsessed. I’m a huge fan of the romance dynamic. I liked that it avoids unnecessary drama or dumb misunderstandings (well, not really the case for these last few volumes to those who are up to date in the manga).
- Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto: really funny, made me laugh a lot.
- A Side Character’s Love Story: a really wholesome manga romance, full of green flags and genuinely sweet character interactions.
- Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!: such an amazing anime, insanely creative and full of personality.
- Ping Pong the Animation: though I don’t think it really fits these genres, I’m including it because I love weird and out-there anime like this. Honestly one of the best anime I’ve ever seen. Masaaki Yuasa can do no wrong, the storytelling and art style were incredible.
- The Tatami Galaxy and The Tatami Time Machine Blues: also some of my favorites of all time. Completely frantic and insane in the best way possible, such a fun experience.
Based on that, I’m looking for something with a similar vibe: wholesome, funny, emotionally sincere, and with strong character chemistry. I especially like series that avoid forced drama and let relationships develop naturally. Manga or anime is fine (even live action, I recommend watching The Hot Spot in Netflix)
Thanks in advance!