Some anime are extremely wholesome and will put a smile on any viewer’s face. Here are some examples.
There are many genres of anime, from action to fantasy. People enjoy mechas fighting and protagonists wielding massive weapons to defeat a great evil. These get viewers on the edge of their seats with their blood pumping. But sometimes people just want to sit back and watch something wholesome.
When it comes to relaxing in front of the screen, some of the most popular heartwarming anime tend to fall under the categories of comedy, romance, and slice of life. These often have less fan service and conflict appears in the form of everyday issues or comedic misunderstandings.
Updated on April 7, 2023, by Ritwik Mitra: There’s a reason why anime is such a popular medium, with many series touching upon several topics and genres that are bound to interest anyone no matter what their tastes may be. From boasting a ton of action to having warmer and sweeter moments — anime isn’t a stranger in any department and manages to be riveting across a host of genres. People who want to check out a wholesome anime that will bring a smile to their faces should check out the following shows that will be right up their alley.
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15 K-On!
K-On! is easily one of the most popular anime on this list by a country mile, and it’s easy to see why this is the case. The premise of this title is pretty simple, with a group of high-school girls joining the music club to save it from dissolution.
Watching these characters bond and become friends while honing their musical talents is a joy to watch. It seems like a run-of-the-mill show, but great character development and wholesome storylines help it stand out from the rest.
14 Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Dragons are imposing mythical creatures who can breathe fire, are gigantic, and strike fear in the hearts of most people. So, only the medium of anime could turn dragons into shapeshifting girls who end up working as maids for comedic purposes.
The dragon Tohru and Kobayashi end up developing a pretty great and wholesome relationship over the course of the show. They get into several shenanigans over the course of the series, sometimes with other dragons as well!
13 A Place Further Than The Universe
The idea of four girls going to Antarctica to fulfill their wildest dreams sounds like a completely far-fetched concept that wouldn’t work in the slightest. However, it’s the amazing heart present in A Place Further than the Universe that makes it such a successful series in its own right.
The four main girls are all pretty likable in their own right, having their own motivations and fears that are explored over the course of the series. It’s a truly heartwarming show that any fan of wholesome anime will have a great time with.
12 Tamako Market
Mochi is one of the most popular food products in Japan, and a show that’s majorly focused on a mochi shop is bound to be a fascinating watch indeed. Such is the case with Tamako Market, where Tamako Kitashirakawa takes over her family mochi shop following a series of circumstances.
She meets an interesting talking bird who loves mochi so much that he becomes overweight and stays in the mochi shop, adding his comedic flair to the mix. Tamako Market is a calming and fun show that fans will have a great time watching.
11 March Comes In Like A Lion
The idea of feeling like a burden and being unwanted by everyone around is a feeling that many people have experienced at one point. This is the ordeal that professional shogi player Rei Kiriyama is going through, who has faced his fair share of tragedies early on in his life that have scarred him for good.
March Comes in Like a Lion is an excellent show for fans who love positive character development, and seeing the introverted Rei slowly come into his own and make friends will lead to viewers feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. It helps that he developers from a professional standpoint as well, allowing him to win tough shogi matches in style.
10 Laid-Back Camp
There’s something extremely zen about camping that makes it such a worthwhile and engaging endeavor. The idea of settling down in the heart of nature for a while and just enjoying a break from the normal hustle-and-bustle of city life makes camping such a relaxing activity. So, it’s only a given that an anime focusing on exploring different playgrounds can have quite the allure for obvious reasons.
This is why Laid-Back Camp makes for such an engaging watch. The show has its fair share of amazing moments, with the backdrop of camping allowing characters to come into their own as interesting personalities who bond over the course of the anime in a manner that is truly wholesome in every way. Viewers who want something different with their anime viewing experience should look no further than Laid-Back Camp.
9 Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun
Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun is a romantic comedy about high school student Chiyo Sakura and her crush on classmate Umetarou Nozaki. Nozaki is a famous manga artist and when Sakura says she wants to be with him, he thinks she’s a fan and invites her over to help him with some of his drawings. After that, to get closer to him, she works as his assistant. Along the way, she meets quirky classmates and comedic events occur. All the while, Sakura hopes that her help will make Nozaki realize her feelings for him.
Many misinterpretations make this anime funny while touching on underlying themes of relationships and romance. It shows how easy it is to misunderstand people and the value of helping others. This wholesome anime teaches viewers about loving someone despite their flaws, which is a real-world lesson that many people should ideally learn in a society that is rife with judgemental opinions and the like.
8 Hori-san to Miyamura-kun
Hori-san to Miyamura-kun is a romantic comedy anime. It follows the contrast in the appearances of the two characters when they are at school or not. Kyoko Hori is bright and popular at school, but she’s dressed down at home and Izumi Miyamura is her gloomy nerd classmate that at home has lots of tattoos and piercings. The two agree to keep each other’s secrets and as they learn they have things in common they become closer.
This wholesome anime is comedic, romantic, relaxing, and entertaining. It emphasizes the importance of not caring what others think and being one’s true self. It teaches about honesty, love of both others and oneself, friendship, and how to open up to people. With how much negativity people can be exposed to, this anime is a great way to purge these feelings to make way for a better and more positive experience.
7 Shōnen Maid
Shōnen Maid is a comedy anime about an orphaned fourth-grader named Chihiro. His rich long-lost uncle takes him in and when the boy sees the messy state of his uncle’s mansion, he decides to become a housekeeper. In his maid costume, Chihiro cleans the home for his monthly allowance.
Chihiro teaches viewers the importance of working hard, whether it be physically or mentally. The show centers around family, friendship, and mourning, and is the perfect balance between lighthearted comedy and serious emotional growth. The characters teach how to adjust to new situations and handle loss in the guise of a heartwarming story of an uncle and child bonding.
6 Princess Jellyfish
Princess Jellyfish is a short anime that falls under the categories of romantic comedy, coming-of-age, and slice-of-life. It’s about a group of socially awkward women called the Sisterhood. The main character is Tsukimi Kurashita, who loves jellyfish because of her memories of them with her dead mother. She runs into Kuranosuke, who cross-dresses as a woman, and he helps her learn about fashion despite the Sisterhood being afraid of attractive people. Then the women and Kuranosuke must work together to try to save their housing district from being torn down.
The chaos and contrast between characters in the show are hilarious to watch unfold. This anime is comedic but also emphasizes the importance of self-love, confidence, and acceptance. The women are confident in who they are but also learn to leave behind their fear of others they don’t understand. Kuranosuke aids Tsukimi in love, aspiration, and fashion. Tsukimi teaches people the power of memories and caring for others and that it’s okay to accept help from others.
5 Barakamon
Barakamon is a comedic slice-of-life anime about the calligrapher Seishu Handa and his humorous interactions with other characters. The story starts when his writing is criticized as being too strict, and he travels to an island in an attempt to find his own style. While there, he meets many villagers on the island and their interactions are funny and heartwarming.
This anime shows how opening up to people, letting go, and taking a break can benefit someone. The interactions between Seishu and the hyperactive kid Naru impose a sense of family into the story, such as helping the younger child with homework. The people of the island are a key example of how important a loving support system can be, how impactful random acts of kindness are, and that the term ‘family’ doesn’t need to remain limited to blood relations.
4 School Babysitters
School Babysitters is a comedic slice-of-life anime. Three brothers are left homeless when their parents suddenly die. Two are in high school and one is a preschooler. The chairwoman of an academy takes them in, giving them free housing and school if they help with the school’s daycare center.
This show is about taking care of one another. The normally strict chairwoman shows her soft motherly side to the boys, while the older boys make sure that their little brother is always taken care of. The show enforces the values of compassion, charity, and selflessness, which turns it into one of the most wholesome watches in the show.
3 Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran High School Host Club is a romantic comedy, and easily one of the most popular anime on this list. It focuses on the humorous story of Haruhi who gets a scholarship to attend a prestigious school. When she breaks a vase at the Host Club for entertaining girls, Haruhi ends up indebted to the rest of the club’s six male members and becomes their ‘errand boy’. She’s initially mistaken for a boy and entertainment ensues.
The anime centers around good manners when interacting with others, both in how the Host members treat the ladies of the club and their evolving relationship with Haruhi. It shows how friendships evolve and how to nurture them. The comedic mood of the anime keeps the show lighthearted while emphasizing important moral values like respect. As a result, the message of the anime comes through perfectly without feeling too heavy-handed or preachy.
2 Little Witch Academia
Little Witch Academia is a fantasy coming-of-age story about Akko struggling to learn magic without any background in it. With the help of the powerful magic relic, the Shiny Rod, as well as the support and encouragement of her friends, Akko tries to prove that magic is wonderful. But as magic wanes from the world, the students must follow the guidance of the previous rod’s owner, Chariot, to restore magic to the world and spread happiness.
The show emphasizes the idea that people don’t always start as masters of their crafts. Everyone must start from somewhere when they start learning and putting in a ton of effort is just as important as natural talent, if not more. As a result, not only does this anime encourage a good work ethic, but it also teaches important moral lessons like the importance of supporting a person during their lowest time, keeping a positive attitude, and not letting things keep someone down.
1 The Way Of The Househusband
The Way of the Househusband is a comedic slice-of-life story about a retired Yakuza boss that becomes a househusband. He does this to support his wife and her career. He befriends old ladies, teaches a younger Yakuza how to get stains out of clothing, and is a master with knives in the kitchen. Suffice it to say, the premise itself is so engaging that viewers will be hooked on the anime from the get-go, while the strong character writing and amazing comedic timing carry the rest of the show.
A lot of the humor in the show comes from the contrast between the main character Tatsu’s intimidating appearance and his dedication to basic domestic tasks. The show breaks down gender stereotypes and shows that people shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Through Tatsu’s relationship with his wife, people can see the importance of giving people second chances and how important supporting those around them can be.
Fuente: successacademy.edu.vn
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