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

65 anime that are both slice of life and school, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Hyouka, Non Non Biyori, Love Live! Superstar!!.

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1. 1 Hyouka TV · 2012 · 22 episodes · Kyoto Animation · #688 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
2. 2 Non Non Biyori TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #855 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
3. 3 Love Live! Superstar!! Love Live! SuperStar!! TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · Sunrise · #909 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
4. 4 Gakuen Babysitters School Babysitters TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Brain's Base · #931 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
5. 5 Yuzuki-san Chi no Yonkyoudai. The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Shuka · #1020 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
6. 6 Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge Tanaka-kun is Always Listless TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #1205 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
7. 7 Aikatsu Stars! TV · 2016 · 100 episodes · Bandai Namco Pictures · #1476 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
8. 8 Kimi to Boku. You and Me. TV · 2011 · 13 episodes · J.C.Staff · #1608 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
9. 9 Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku Akebi's Sailor Uniform TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · CloverWorks · #1625 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
10. 10 D4DJ First Mix TV · 2020 · 13 episodes · SANZIGEN · #1727 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
11. 11 Gakkougurashi! School-Live! TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #1736 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
12. 12 PriPara TV · 2014 · 140 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #1757 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
13. 13 Aikatsu! TV · 2012 · 178 episodes · Sunrise · #2006 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
14. 14 Hidamari Sketch TV · 2007 · 12 episodes · Shaft · #2275 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
15. 15 Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club TV · 2020 · 13 episodes · Sunrise · #2282 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
16. 16 Do It Yourself!! TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · PINE JAM · #2311 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
17. 17 Super Cub TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · Studio KAI · #2335 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
18. 18 Houkago Teibou Nisshi Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Doga Kobo · #2350 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
19. 19 Miira no Kaikata How to Keep a Mummy TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · 8bit · #2363 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
20. 20 Saki TV · 2009 · 25 episodes · Gonzo · #2370 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
21. 21 Love Live! School Idol Project TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Sunrise · #2596 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
22. 22 Kamichu! TV · 2005 · 12 episodes · Brain's Base · #2724 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
23. 23 Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club Movie: Bloom Garden Party Film · 2026 · Sublimation · #2776 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
24. 24 Hanayamata TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #3028 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
25. 25 Muchuu sa, Kimi ni. Captivated, By You TV · 2025 · 5 episodes · Doga Kobo · #3047 on MyAnimeList 77% 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.