whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Adventure · Slice of Life

The best slice of life adventure anime you can start from the beginning

25 anime that are both adventure and slice of life, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Mushishi, Tanoshii Muumin Ikka, Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou.

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1. 1 Mushishi Mushi-Shi TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · Artland · #87 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
2. 2 Tanoshii Muumin Ikka Moomin TV · 1990 · 78 episodes · Telescreen · #344 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
3. 3 Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou Girls' Last Tour TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #397 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Mujin Wakusei Survive TV · 2003 · 52 episodes · Madhouse · #1284 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
5. 5 Muumindani no Suisei Comet in Moominland Film · 1992 · Visual 80 · #1495 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
6. 6 Nanatsu no Umi no Tico Tico and Friends TV · 1994 · 39 episodes · Nippon Animation · #2694 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
7. 7 Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus TV · 2026 · A-1 Pictures · #3619 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
8. 8 Muumin TV · 1969 · 65 episodes · Mushi Production · #4009 on MyAnimeList 68% would recommend
9. 9 Minami no Niji no Lucy Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow TV · 1982 · 50 episodes · Nippon Animation · #4426 on MyAnimeList 68% would recommend
10. 10 Meiken Lassie TV · 1996 · 25 episodes · Nippon Animation · #4970 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
11. 11 Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey TV · 2025 · 12 episodes · Makaria · #5242 on MyAnimeList 64% would recommend
12. 12 Hoero Bunbun TV · 1980 · 39 episodes · Wako Production · #5438 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
13. 13 Spoon Obasan Mrs. Pepperpot TV · 1983 · 130 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #5658 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend
14. 14 Yama no Susume Encouragement of Climb TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · 8bit · #5667 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
15. 15 Shuumatsu Touring Touring After the Apocalypse TV · 2025 · 12 episodes · Nexus · #6209 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
16. 16 Tentoumushi no Uta Song of the Ladybug TV · 1974 · 104 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #6331 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend
17. 17 Out of Sight Film · 2010 · #6382 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
18. 18 Muumin (1972) TV · 1972 · 52 episodes · Mushi Production · #7010 on MyAnimeList 55% would recommend
19. 19 Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei Management of a Novice Alchemist TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · ENGI · #7092 on MyAnimeList 54% would recommend
20. 20 Battle Spirits: Shounen Toppa Bashin TV · 2008 · 50 episodes · Sunrise · #7510 on MyAnimeList 52% would recommend
21. 21 Inko Colors the Animation ONA · 2017 · 1 episode · #7921 on MyAnimeList 45% would recommend
22. 22 Sekai no Owari ni Shiba Inu to Doomsday with My Dog ONA · 2022 · 72 episodes · DLE · #8130 on MyAnimeList 50% would recommend
23. 23 Jagainu-kun TV · 2004 · 26 episodes · #8439 on MyAnimeList 49% would recommend
24. 24 Don Chuck Monogatari Don Chuck Stories TV · 1975 · 26 episodes · Knack Productions · #9645 on MyAnimeList 48% would recommend
25. 25 Honekami A Bite of Bone Film · 2021 · Au Praxinoscope · #9655 on MyAnimeList 41% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.