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Quite surprised to haven’t seen it mentioned yet but…
Cowboy Bebop!
I’ve lost count how many times I rewatched them. And after the intro context, you could just watch random episode.
…do I even have to say it?
I’ve watched all 38 episodes of Frieren like 10+ times this year lol
hyouka :)
Mushishi, it’s just so relaxing without being devoid of tension and humanity. I know it has a bit of a reputation as a “namedrop” anime that people profess to like to appear cultured, but honestly it’s simply very very good and pretty unique.
Dog Days
Perhaps strange but Higurashi When They Cry. It gives me the same deeply relaxing feeling I get from when I watch Twin Peaks or watch Silent Hill or play any of the Silent Hill games. Lain gives me that same feeling, and is also a go-to comfort anime to me.
Its weird but these desolate mostly empty liminal, haunted places give me a very relaxing feeling almost like coming home. I experience the same feeling playing games like Hellmart and L.A. Noire. I don’t know why that is. I’d love to know, but I don’t know why myself.
- Bofuri - comfy, zero stakes adventure, with satisfying underdog-to-overpowered power fantasy.
- Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu - fast paced, silly, and sweet action rom-com.
- Interspecies Reviewers - episodic sex comedy. Despite the brazen fanservice, it’s actually more respectful towards women and body types than most anime.
- Kaguya-sama - mostly episodic rom-com, very fun and sweet without much drama.
- Konosuba - king of comedy isekais, but secretly has heart beneath all the snark.
- Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - cozy, kid-friendly episodic fantasy comedy.
inuyasha the first series+final act, not yashime.
Bocchi the Rock helps me feel less of a failure when I do something stupid / fail to do something important.
The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan
it’s generally a 6/10 spin-off rom-com, but with one solid 10/10 arc that makes it all worth it that ties it in with the main series and movie so well I’d consider it an essential must-watch for Haruhi fans.
Also, this version of Yuki is just adorable.
I don’t remember what happened exactly anymore when they weave in the main story but I remember it being quite touching. I also love the ending theme and its music video on YT. It definitely reveals things not revealed in the main series so definitely a must watch for fans indeed.
I also love the ending theme and its music video on YT.
Classical Evan Call and Chihara Minori W. It’s more obvious that it’s them working together if you listen to the full version.
spoiler
If you like Michishirube, you’ll like this. And vice versa.
Ah yea, I do like michishirube!
maybe due for a re-watch then.
Yuru Camp, I can put on in the background and trust that I can fall asleep to it in less than one episode.
I love that Bocchi got some love itt but that’s my rock out anime, different strokes for different folks. 😀
i have seen flcl 20+ times. it’s super easy to binge and the soundtrack is killer start to finish. and i still notice new things every time.
I don’t know if I have anything I’d describe that way, but on the rare occasion I feel like turning my brain off and re-watching a show I know I like I’ll usually just pick some random thing that I rated 8-10 on my Anilist account.
I suppose a few likely candidates are:
- Kaguya-sama: Love is War
- Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
- Gundam Build Fighters (season 1 only)
- Log Horizon (if I’m feeling nostalgic)
Really depends on the mood I’m in though. In the past I might’ve put Legend of the Galactic Heroes on that list but it’s felt a little too real these past couple years for some reason.
I almost only watch comfort anime… So all my favorite CGDCT and Iyashikei anime.
