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goodman528 · 2009-09-20, 12:14

Recently got (back) into Anime, having just seen "Full metal panic 2nd Season", "5cm per second", "I can hear the sea". I quite like this kind of thing, where, mostly speaking there is no sci-fi, no fantasy, no action, and just like a soap opera really, but in anime, so it's easier to watch and follow.

Any suggestions of similar stuff?

SeedFreedom · 2009-09-20, 12:31

Your request is kind of vague due to there being a difference between realistic anime (No action/Sci-fi) and Slice-Of-Life (typical everyday life). Anyways i'll post some of my suggestions for more realistic anime, and seperate out Slice-Of-Life.

Comedy
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu
School rumble (all seasons)
Toradora! (Could be romance/drama)

Romance / Drama
Kimi ga Nozomu Eien
Myself ; Yourself
Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
Clannad (both seasons, first season heavier on harem and comedy, second season more drama. you must watch season 1 first before season two, mild sci-fi)
Kanon (Mild sci-fi)

Slice of Life
Minami-Ke (Also could be Comedy)
K-On (Also could be comedy)
Suzuka (Romance/Drama)

Sackett · 2009-09-20, 14:34

Cross Game

That is what you want to watch. Cross Game

Other (older) greats in that type of category would be Maison Ikkoku, Kimagure Orange Road, and Touch. I especially liked Maison Ikkoku.

You also might like Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, Ai Yori Aoshi, and Sora No Manimani.

Kleo Scanti · 2009-09-20, 15:59

Aria is one of the best examples of Slice of Life genre, but it's sort of a sci-fi. However, you barely notice the futuristic things while watching it.

goodman528 · 2009-09-20, 17:42

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Originally Posted by SeedFreedom

Spoiler for your post was quite long, so I'm hiding it in spoiler tags:

Thanks for the suggestions, I've seen Hanbun no Tsuki go etc (Half moon) a few months ago, I forgot to mention it in the OP. Yer, that was really good, but also kind of sad.

I just checked out Clannad and Kanon as per your suggestion. I think Clannad is the better of the two series, so I will be watching that now. Kanon is too much of a 1 boy x n girls kind of thing, although you mention Clannad is like that too... ... but at least it's slightly more realistic.

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Originally Posted by Sackett

Spoiler for I hope you don't mind me hiding your original post in spoilers to save space:

I've never played baseball before, and don't know the game at all, so I'm not sure about Cross game. I wonder if Japanese people would watch an English show about Cricket... (I live in the UK.)

As for Maison Ikkoku sounds quite interesting, but where can I go to find old anime like this?

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Originally Posted by Kleo Scanti

Aria is one of the best examples of Slice of Life genre, but it's sort of a sci-fi. However, you barely notice the futuristic things while watching it.

Lots of Aria fans out there it seems, I'll keep an eye out for it.

Theowne · 2009-09-20, 17:44

I had never played baseball and knew nothing about the game before watchiing Cross Game as well. I recommend you at least try out the first few episodes.

Sackett · 2009-09-20, 18:55

Well, you don't have to understand American Football to enjoy Rudy, similarly you don't need to know much about baseball to enjoy Cross Game. Being a baseball fan improves it somewhat, but if the show was about Cricket instead (and I know nothing about cricket except that it involves a deformed bat), I know I'd still be watching it.

Maison Ikkoku is licensed so I suppose you could either buy the DVDs (you wouldn't regret it- but get the subtitles not the dub), or I suppose you could rent it at some video store- if there's an anime specialty video store- I'd think there would be.

*Looks around surreptitiously* There is also a fansub on youtube... I am of course suggesting this only as a means of sampling the merchandise before purchase- and not watching all 96 episodes.

becky0311 · 2009-09-20, 20:39

Ristorante Paradiso - It takes place in a restuarant. Idk if you'll like it but it fits what your asking for...=)

mit7059 · 2009-09-20, 23:56

Cross Game... again.
Honey & Clover
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
If you really want soap opera type then go for shoujo like:
NANA
Bokura Ga Ita

Proto · 2009-09-21, 00:38

ARIA is practically the dictionary definition of slice of life these days. Before that it was Yokohama Shopping Log, which is another great slice of life series. Both of them have some "sci-fi" levels, but they both kind of take place in a futuristic society which loves a retro look and field, so they balance each other out.

Other than that, Sketchbook ~Full Colors~ is another good option. Cross Game is an excellent option among the running series, whether you know about baseball or not. You'll pick up the things you need on the run, so don't worry.

ChibiBear · 2009-09-21, 02:06

All 3 seasons of Minami-ke are really funny, I really recommend it ^^

The Chaos · 2009-09-21, 02:14

Victorian Romance Emma

MeoTwister5 · 2009-09-21, 02:27

Cross Game. Post haste. Like right now and 5 minutes ago.

Honey & Clover, though it gets sort of angsty sometimes. In a similar vein, Nodame Cantabile.

BASS in SPACE · 2009-09-21, 06:57

You might want to check out NieA 7. There are sci-fi elements to it, but like Aria, that isn't the main focus of the show at all.

germanturkey · 2009-09-21, 21:58

I recommend Aria. best show man has created with his hands. Also, Special A deserves a mention.

Cyz · 2009-09-22, 23:11

Well, you can try watching Tokimeki Memorial - Only Love. That's a nice anime with romance.

bhl88 · 2009-09-23, 03:32

Lucky Star

if(animefan == TRUE) // if you have seen lots of anime
rating = Excellent;
else // haven't seen a darn thing
rating = Mediocre;

Troilism · 2009-10-18, 23:36

Kamichu! (big yes)
Natsume Yuujinchou
xxxholic (while it's not exactly slice of life, it follows it somewhat and there's some sweet moments)

Dist · 2009-10-19, 07:38

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Originally Posted by Troilism

Kamichu! (big yes)
Natsume Yuujinchou
xxxholic (while it's not exactly slice of life, it follows it somewhat and there's some sweet moments)

Not sure on the first one, but the rest.. are you absolutely sure Natsume or xxxHolic are NOT fantasy and are realistic ? Think again.

Anyway, I'll second Lucky Star and Clannad which you already checked out. I also recommend Kanon 2006 as suggested previously. Although it's more Fantasyish, it has great nice story, and Im sure you will enjoy it. ( Plus, it's not harem or anything really. .. )

Tokimeki Memorial was really weird with the comedy but it was enjoyable too.

And LS will be more enjoyable if you've seen alot anime, as you will get more of the references. However, LS was the first anime I ever saw and it was enjoyable for me nevertheless.. In fact, since I enjoyed it I seeked for more and got addicted to anime in the first place.

LC · 2009-10-19, 10:05

1. Great Teacher Onizuka
2. Nodame Cantabile
3. NANA
4. Kanon (2006)
5. Beck
6. Toradora!
7. Welcome to the NHK!
8. Honey and Clover
9. Slam Dunk
10. School Rumble

2009-09-20, 12:14	Link #1
goodman528 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	Slice of life, no monsters, no action, anime suggestions plz! Recently got (back) into Anime, having just seen "Full metal panic 2nd Season", "5cm per second", "I can hear the sea". I quite like this kind of thing, where, mostly speaking there is no sci-fi, no fantasy, no action, and just like a soap opera really, but in anime, so it's easier to watch and follow. Any suggestions of similar stuff?

2009-09-20, 15:59	Link #4
Kleo Scanti Urd Fangirl Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Europe	Aria is one of the best examples of Slice of Life genre, but it's sort of a sci-fi. However, you barely notice the futuristic things while watching it. __________________ ~Shadow Deviant~ ~World of Elegance~ ~Anime-journal~

2009-09-20, 17:44	Link #6
Theowne 耳をすませば Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 34	I had never played baseball and knew nothing about the game before watchiing Cross Game as well. I recommend you at least try out the first few episodes. __________________ My Site - Reviews collection, Sheet music, and etc. Anime reviews/blog, piano arrangements, Studio Ghibli..

2009-09-20, 20:39	Link #8
becky0311 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX	Ristorante Paradiso - It takes place in a restuarant. Idk if you'll like it but it fits what your asking for...=) __________________ There's no need to look beautiful, to possess beauty, no need to be strong, to have strength, and no need to pretend, to be accepted.

2009-09-20, 23:56	Link #9
mit7059 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 34	Cross Game... again. Honey & Clover Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad If you really want soap opera type then go for shoujo like: NANA Bokura Ga Ita __________________ *If you can't dazzle them with brilliance baffle them with bullshit ~Coach Davids* More of a manga reader now than an anime watcher. Currently reading list here

2009-09-20, 12:31	Link #2
SeedFreedom Hina is my goddess Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2005	Your request is kind of vague due to there being a difference between realistic anime (No action/Sci-fi) and Slice-Of-Life (typical everyday life). Anyways i'll post some of my suggestions for more realistic anime, and seperate out Slice-Of-Life. Comedy Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu School rumble (all seasons) Toradora! (Could be romance/drama) Romance / Drama Kimi ga Nozomu Eien Myself ; Yourself Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora Clannad (both seasons, first season heavier on harem and comedy, second season more drama. you must watch season 1 first before season two, mild sci-fi) Kanon (Mild sci-fi) Slice of Life Minami-Ke (Also could be Comedy) K-On (Also could be comedy) Suzuka (Romance/Drama)

2009-09-20, 14:34	Link #3
Sackett Cross Game - I need more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I've moved around the American West. I've lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Oklahoma Age: 44	*Cross Game* That is what you want to watch. Cross Game Other (older) greats in that type of category would be Maison Ikkoku, Kimagure Orange Road, and Touch. I especially liked Maison Ikkoku. You also might like Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, Ai Yori Aoshi, and Sora No Manimani.

2009-09-20, 18:55	Link #7
Sackett Cross Game - I need more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I've moved around the American West. I've lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Oklahoma Age: 44	Well, you don't have to understand American Football to enjoy Rudy, similarly you don't need to know much about baseball to enjoy Cross Game. Being a baseball fan improves it somewhat, but if the show was about Cricket instead (and I know nothing about cricket except that it involves a deformed bat), I know I'd still be watching it. *Maison Ikkoku* is licensed so I suppose you could either buy the DVDs (you wouldn't regret it- but get the subtitles not the dub), or I suppose you could rent it at some video store- if there's an anime specialty video store- I'd think there would be. Looks around surreptitiously There is also a fansub on youtube... I am of course suggesting this only as a means of sampling the merchandise before purchase- and not watching all 96 episodes.

2009-09-21, 00:38	Link #10
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 39	ARIA is practically the dictionary definition of slice of life these days. Before that it was Yokohama Shopping Log, which is another great slice of life series. Both of them have some "sci-fi" levels, but they both kind of take place in a futuristic society which loves a retro look and field, so they balance each other out. Other than that, Sketchbook ~Full Colors~ is another good option. Cross Game is an excellent option among the running series, whether you know about baseball or not. You'll pick up the things you need on the run, so don't worry. __________________ How to play Japanese games in Linux

2009-09-21, 02:06	Link #11
ChibiBear Aim's Stalker ^_~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Age: 29	All 3 seasons of Minami-ke are really funny, I really recommend it ^^ __________________ Meow meow nano desu~ Nipah~

2009-09-21, 02:14	Link #12
The Chaos ǾΝΈ ΡЇΈÇΈ is the Best !! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: away from you Age: 35	Victorian Romance Emma __________________

2009-09-21, 02:27	Link #13
MeoTwister5 Komrades of Kitamura Kou Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 39	Cross Game. Post haste. Like right now and 5 minutes ago. Honey & Clover, though it gets sort of angsty sometimes. In a similar vein, Nodame Cantabile. __________________ Medical Student vs. Anime Last Exile - Fam the Silver Wing -

2009-09-21, 06:57	Link #14
BASS in SPACE Member Join Date: Apr 2008	You might want to check out NieA 7. There are sci-fi elements to it, but like Aria, that isn't the main focus of the show at all.

2009-09-21, 21:58	Link #15
germanturkey Udon-YAAAAAAAA Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 35	I recommend Aria. best show man has created with his hands. Also, Special A deserves a mention. __________________ Aria is the best series EVER. Rewatch Origination with me. Blessed are those who listen to headphones, for they listen to the sound of heaven.

2009-09-23, 03:32	Link #17
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2009-10-18, 23:36	Link #18
Troilism Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Kamichu! (big yes) Natsume Yuujinchou xxxholic (while it's not exactly slice of life, it follows it somewhat and there's some sweet moments)

2009-10-19, 10:05	Link #20
LC Shocking Pink Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 28	1. Great Teacher Onizuka 2. Nodame Cantabile 3. NANA 4. Kanon (2006) 5. Beck 6. Toradora! 7. Welcome to the NHK! 8. Honey and Clover 9. Slam Dunk 10. School Rumble __________________