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

65 anime that are both slice of life and iyashikei, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Mushishi, Usagi Drop, Natsume Yuujinchou.

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1. 1 Mushishi Mushi-Shi TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · Artland · #87 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
2. 2 Usagi Drop Bunny Drop TV · 2011 · 11 episodes · Production I.G · #326 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
3. 3 Natsume Yuujinchou Natsume's Book of Friends TV · 2008 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #332 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
4. 4 Tanoshii Muumin Ikka Moomin TV · 1990 · 78 episodes · Telescreen · #344 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
5. 5 Yuru Camp△ Laid-Back Camp TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · C-Station · #386 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
6. 6 Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou Girls' Last Tour TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #397 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
7. 7 Non Non Biyori TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #855 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
8. 8 Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen My New Boss Is Goofy TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #926 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
9. 9 Gakuen Babysitters School Babysitters TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Brain's Base · #931 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
10. 10 Shirokuma Cafe Polar Bear Cafe TV · 2012 · 50 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #965 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
11. 11 Cool Doji Danshi Play It Cool, Guys TV · 2022 · 24 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1044 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
12. 12 Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge Tanaka-kun is Always Listless TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #1205 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
13. 13 Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari Poco's Udon World TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · LIDENFILMS · #1352 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
14. 14 Hakumei to Mikochi Hakumei and Mikochi TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #1391 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
15. 15 Aria the Animation TV · 2005 · 13 episodes · HAL Film Maker · #1477 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
16. 16 Rilakkuma to Kaoru-san Rilakkuma and Kaoru ONA · 2019 · 13 episodes · dwarf · #1584 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
17. 17 Kimi to Boku. You and Me. TV · 2011 · 13 episodes · J.C.Staff · #1608 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
18. 18 Rokuhou-dou Yotsuiro Biyori Yotsuiro Biyori TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Zexcs · #1618 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
19. 19 Ichigo Mashimaro Strawberry Marshmallow TV · 2005 · 12 episodes · Daume · #1633 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
20. 20 Koupen-chan TV · 2025 · Lesprit · #1819 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
21. 21 So Ra No Wo To Sound of the Sky TV · 2010 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #2041 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
22. 22 Amaama to Inazuma Sweetness & Lightning TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #2051 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
23. 23 Flying Witch TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · J.C.Staff · #2185 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
24. 24 Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? Is the Order a Rabbit? TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #2231 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
25. 25 Hidamari Sketch TV · 2007 · 12 episodes · Shaft · #2275 on MyAnimeList 78% 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.