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gelo006 · 2010-01-09, 17:57

Currently watching Cross Game and Nodame Contabile once in a while.

Anime that I've seen are:
Toradora
Lovely Complex
Love Wind(This one is weird...)
I've also seen this anime about two siblings who went out then an earthquake suddenly struck Japan. I forgot the title though.

Any suggestions? Doesn't have to be romance. I prefer the anime to be as realistic as possible. Thank you in advance.

Izayoi · 2010-01-09, 18:19

Aria series - Slice of Life

Theowne · 2010-01-09, 18:23

Honey and Clover would be my automatic recommendation, but note - it's nothing like Toradora, which is the only anime I've seen on your post (apart from Nodame and Cross Game).

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I've also seen this anime about two siblings who went out then an earthquake suddenly struck Japan. I forgot the title though.

Tokyo Magnitude.

Kotohono · 2010-01-09, 18:31

Clannad, or Hatsukoi Limited maybe for romance/comedy/Slice of Life like Toradora.
Also for just slice of life/comedy - K-ON, Sora no Manimani, or Lucky Star.

Raiga · 2010-01-09, 19:51

Seconding Aria. If you're looking for slice of life you gotta at least check out Aria. The setting is rather sci-fi but the sci-fi aspects are mostly just background; the meat of the series is about the characters' daily interactions, and appreciating the little things in life.

Azumanga Daioh is a wacky school-life comedy, considered by many to be one of the defining anime of its genre.

Minami-ke is a less Seinfeldian but it's also a hilarious slice-of-life comedy, about three sisters, one each in high school, middle school, and elementary school. Both it and Azumanga are realistic insofar as there's no sci-fi or fantasy elements or anything, but as for the characters... yeah, plenty of crazy personalities all around, so it depends on what you mean by "as realistic as possible."

I've heard Full Metal Panic: Fumoffu! is a great slice-of-life comedy but I haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet so I can't speak for it myself. I have seen the first season though (which isn't slice-of-life) so I understand the basic set-up. This one's got mecha/sci-fi but rather less crazy characters (at least if they're crazy, it's justified by their backstory); like I said, depends on what you're looking for in "realistic." The first season and Second Raid are pretty heavy on the plot, but from what I gather Fumoffu! was sort of an in-betweener.

Sora no Manimani is a show I nearly forgot about, I watched it last summer season, and while it might not have presented anything phenomenal, it's a very solid show and was a relaxing and enjoyable 25 minutes each week. The characters aren't as wacky as in Azumanga, but there's still plenty of amusing and often heartwarming interaction.

SeijiSensei · 2010-01-09, 21:13

All of these are "realistic" in the sense that they have no supernatural or sci-fi features:

Hataraki Man portrays the life of a 28-yo woman working at a Japanese magazine. Deals with the stresses and patriarchy of the Japanese workplace.

Hidamari Sketch is a more recent take on the "cute-girls-go-high-school" show made popular by Azumanga Daioh. The first season is licensed but the second is not. It's episodic (and shown out of chronological order) so you can watch the second season on its own and not miss much.

The bartender in the show of the same name has the nickname "the glass of the gods" because of his uncanny ability to choose just the right alcoholic concoction to help resolve emotional issues in his patrons' lives. Many of the shows include a segment on the history of particular liquors and drinks.

Welcome to the NHK! tells the story of a young man in his early twenties who is a "hikikomori," a reclusive drop-out living out paranoid fantasies in his tiny apartment. The story begins when he meets a young woman who offers to "save" him from his fate. This one's licensed as well.

Zwei · 2010-01-09, 22:25

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BECK

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Ak3mi · 2010-01-10, 09:00

i would say
Minami-ke,K-ON,Clannad (Clannad is quiet sad though

) and probably Hataraki Man my favorite would be Mushishi

Riza-chan · 2010-01-10, 09:33

Aria is a series you just can't miss if you are into the slice of life genre.
And I really recommend Azmanga Daioh and Honey & Clover too.

gelo006 · 2010-01-10, 12:21

Thanks guys. I forgot to mention that I watch Kimi ni Todoke, I'm surprised no one has mentioned it. Ok thanks again.

Onibaba · 2010-01-12, 00:50

Beck and Honey & Clover are both must watches ^^

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gelo006 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007	Slice of life Currently watching Cross Game and Nodame Contabile once in a while. Anime that I've seen are: Toradora Lovely Complex Love Wind(This one is weird...) I've also seen this anime about two siblings who went out then an earthquake suddenly struck Japan. I forgot the title though. Any suggestions? Doesn't have to be romance. I prefer the anime to be as realistic as possible. Thank you in advance.

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Izayoi I LOVE FLAN_CHAN Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Flan-chan Age: 22	Aria series - Slice of Life __________________ I love Flandre Scarlet

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Raiga tl;dr Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 32	Seconding Aria. If you're looking for slice of life you gotta at least check out Aria. The setting is rather sci-fi but the sci-fi aspects are mostly just background; the meat of the series is about the characters' daily interactions, and appreciating the little things in life. Azumanga Daioh is a wacky school-life comedy, considered by many to be one of the defining anime of its genre. Minami-ke is a less Seinfeldian but it's also a hilarious slice-of-life comedy, about three sisters, one each in high school, middle school, and elementary school. Both it and Azumanga are realistic insofar as there's no sci-fi or fantasy elements or anything, but as for the characters... yeah, plenty of crazy personalities all around, so it depends on what you mean by "as realistic as possible." I've heard Full Metal Panic: Fumoffu! is a great slice-of-life comedy but I haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet so I can't speak for it myself. I have seen the first season though (which isn't slice-of-life) so I understand the basic set-up. This one's got mecha/sci-fi but rather less crazy characters (at least if they're crazy, it's justified by their backstory); like I said, depends on what you're looking for in "realistic." The first season and Second Raid are pretty heavy on the plot, but from what I gather Fumoffu! was sort of an in-betweener. Sora no Manimani is a show I nearly forgot about, I watched it last summer season, and while it might not have presented anything phenomenal, it's a very solid show and was a relaxing and enjoyable 25 minutes each week. The characters aren't as wacky as in Azumanga, but there's still plenty of amusing and often heartwarming interaction. __________________

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SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	All of these are "realistic" in the sense that they have no supernatural or sci-fi features: Hataraki Man portrays the life of a 28-yo woman working at a Japanese magazine. Deals with the stresses and patriarchy of the Japanese workplace. Hidamari Sketch is a more recent take on the "cute-girls-go-high-school" show made popular by Azumanga Daioh. The first season is licensed but the second is not. It's episodic (and shown out of chronological order) so you can watch the second season on its own and not miss much. The bartender in the show of the same name has the nickname "the glass of the gods" because of his uncanny ability to choose just the right alcoholic concoction to help resolve emotional issues in his patrons' lives. Many of the shows include a segment on the history of particular liquors and drinks. Welcome to the NHK! tells the story of a young man in his early twenties who is a "hikikomori," a reclusive drop-out living out paranoid fantasies in his tiny apartment. The story begins when he meets a young woman who offers to "save" him from his fate. This one's licensed as well. __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images Last edited by SeijiSensei; 2010-01-09 at 21:24.

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Zwei Natural Born Killer Graphic Designer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanapur Age: 32	5 Centimeters per Second Spoiler for Summary: Tohno Takaki and Shinohara Akari are two classmates in an elementary school. During their time together they have become close friends. Their relationship is tested when Akari transfers to another city because of her parents' jobs. Both of them struggle to keep their friendship alive as time and distance slowly pulls them apart. When Takaki finds out that he is moving farther away, he decides to visit Akari one last time. The movie is a collection of three stories; the first episode, Oukashou, shows the day of their reunion. The next episode, Cosmonaut, follows the story about Takaki after the reunion takes place from the viewpoint of another person. The last episode, Byousoku 5 Centimeter, clips out the movements of their thoughts. BECK Spoiler for Summary: Tanaka Yukio, better known by his nickname Koyuki is a 14 year old who feels disconnected from life in general. Through the act of saving a mismatched dog, he meets guitarist Minami Ryuusuke, and becomes involved in Ryuusuke's new band BECK. Koyuki's life starts to change as the band struggles towards fame. Genshiken/Genshiken 2 Spoiler for Summary: Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku. However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka's girlfriend Kasuga Saki (who isn't really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken. Natsume Yuujinchou/Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou Spoiler for Summary: Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him. Containing the names of these spirits, a binding contract was formed between the spirits and the owner of the book. Now, Natsume is determined to free the spirits and dissolve the contracts. With the help of a spirit cat, his days are filled trying to return the names to these spirits. __________________

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Ak3mi Tumble Rumble Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Imagination Land Age: 39	i would say Minami-ke,K-ON,Clannad (Clannad is quiet sad though ) and probably Hataraki Man my favorite would be Mushishi __________________

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Riza-chan Only Happy When it Rains~ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Behind you. Age: 31	Aria is a series you just can't miss if you are into the slice of life genre. And I really recommend Azmanga Daioh and Honey & Clover too. __________________

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gelo006 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007	Thanks guys. I forgot to mention that I watch Kimi ni Todoke, I'm surprised no one has mentioned it. Ok thanks again.

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Onibaba "Nice, Takemoto!" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ohayou	Beck and Honey & Clover are both must watches ^^