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[shadow_shogun]

Mushishi.
The only feel good/beautiful anime I know of.

 

[Ultimadrago]

You've already seen the best, now for the rest. (This is more focusing on the "Laid-back, Relaxing Tone, Feel-Good" paradigm as there are not many similar to those listed)

Windy Tales
Hidamari Sketch
Wandering Son
Tsuritama

I'll give them a listen right now. I think my favorite anime music has to be Nichijou's orchestral soundtrack. I used to play in a winds ensemble until I had to move out to Toronto for graduate school, and it sounds like music that my band director might go for, and it brings back nice feelings.

It's certainly among my absolute favorites. You have no idea how refreshing it was to hear a comedy soundtrack that wasn't bile. Life-focused anime are usually better with this and it still ranks among the greatest there too.

 

[Harlock]

3 short amazing animes:

 

[blakep267]

has barakamon been mentioned? you ant help but smile at it

 

[Angry Grimace]

Ctrl-F "Grave of the Fireflies"

You did good TrollGAF.

 

[NeoForte]

Kinda surprised no one has said Hidamari Sketch. Those are so relaxing to watch and very adorable.

Now if you want a relaxing manga to read go for Yotsuba&! Since you loved Azumanga.

 

[dluu13]

Is there a way to bookmark a thread within Neogaf?

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

OP I cannot recommend Space Brothers enough. It has such a heartwarming message and outlook.

Also Mushishi is visually beautiful, and seriously touching, but sometimes it can be a bit melancholy.

Also, it's manga only but Yotsubato!. It's motto is "enjoy everything!"

 

[B.O.O.M]

Yeah, Clannad isn't feel good; it's sad. I mean it has its happy moments, but overall, not something I'd watch to pick me up.

Yes!

But I was profoundly happy with how Clannad ended

lol but you need to get through so much shit to get to the end man...no way in hell anyone should watch it to have a good time


I'm also glad to see Barakamon and you exist in Spring being mentioned..both very good recommendations

 

[DaveH]

Haré+Guu

I... think. I haven't seriously watched anime in probably a decade. I remember this being a WTF-type series that was amusing.

I may be confusing it with Excel Saga?

 

[BGBW]

Yakitate!! Ja-Pan

Can't believe no one mentioned it yet, it's hilarious.

Spoiler

I'll be honest I only really like the first arc. Also the way they screw over Kawachi basically left a sour taste in my mouth.

Is there a way to bookmark a thread within Neogaf?

Use subscriptions. Use the little bookmark icon next to the magnifying glass at the top of the thread.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Tiger and Bunny ends on a fairly light-hearted note, even if it gets dark at times.

 

[Mesoian]

Haré+Guu

I... think. I haven't seriously watched anime in probably a decade. I remember this being a WTF-type series that was amusing.

I may be confusing it with Excel Saga?

Hale + Guu is probably my favorite anime comedy to date. It's a wonderful wonderful show. It's dub is horrendous though, and it feels like the localization team didn't understand a lot of the jokes. So watch it in Japanese.

 

[Soma]

Silver Spoon.

It really hits its stride in the second season. It has some moments of drama but it almost always ends up putting a smile on my face.

It has some very charming writing and a really entertaining cast of characters.

 

[daveo42]

Shit, I knew I forgot a few there. Revised list!

School Days
Elfen Lied
Grave of the Firefly
Jin-Roh
Now and Then, Here and There
SaiKano
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket

What about Bokurano and Narutaru?

 

[kiunchbb]

Nozaki-kun
Nichijou
K-on
Gintama - it's really really long.

 

[mdubs]

These aren't like the ones you mentioned in the OP but:

Hyouka.
Your Lie in April (still airing).

Barakamon is a recent one

Yes and yes. Silver Spoon is still the best though. Your Lie in April is also fantastic

 

[meijiko]

Lots of good recommendations, but a couple I didn't see:

Cardcaptor Sakura (I'm super biased for this series, but seriously, so good)
Natsume Yuujinchou [Natsume's Book of Friends]

 

[sqwarlock]

Nichi—

"preferably something like Azumanga Daioh or Nichijou?"

Well there you go! I'm now piggybacking on this thread to find new shows to watch.

 

[wildfire]

Polar Bear Cafe

Edit: Goddamnit, Corgi

Challenge accepted. This better be amazing.

 

[Blair]

Space Dandy. Season 2 was incredible.

 

[Cerity]

Barakamon.

I was smiling like an idiot the entire way through. The beginning of episode 3 is probably my favourite moment from the last few years of anime.

 

[Bold One]

The best romantic drama anime I have ever seen, and one of my favorite shows in general.

 

[Capitan]

Kiki's delivery service.
it's a Ghibli movie. makes me so happy.

 

[D-Man]

Cromartie High School never fails to make me crack a smile. The show is just so bizarre and I love it. The dub of it is also absolutely terrific.

 

[dluu13]

Well, I'm home now. I'm going to watch a bit of Polar Bear Cafe, Nozaki-kun, and Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou and see what I like. Thanks for the recommendations guys.

 

[Necrovex]

Polar Bear Cafe

Edit: Goddamnit, Corgi

Be honest guys, is Polar Bear Cafe really that amazing?

 

[Ambition]

I'm not feeling so good and I need something to pass the time.

Does anybody have any recommendations for anime, preferably something like Azumanga Daioh or Nichijou?

School Rumble is all you need.

 

[Collete]

Jesus. I can't do the Aria series. I've had the second season on hold forever because it just makes me feel so depressed.

Wait, wait, why does it make you feel depressed?
I guess third season can be depressing cause that was it's final season, but I thought the first season was like the most upbeat out of the three?

 

[GKSilKamina]

Shit, I knew I forgot a few there. Revised list!

School Days
Elfen Lied
Grave of the Firefly
Jin-Roh
Now and Then, Here and There
SaiKano
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket

Now that's my kind of list. Add in some Berserk, Aku no Hana, and Mohiro Kitoh stuff and we'll have a super grand time.

 

[Xamdou]

I recommend Your Lie in April anime, available on Crunchyroll! This show got's them feels yo.

 

[zruben]

Space Brothers
Mongolian Chop Squad
Sgt Frog
Survival Game Club

I was gonna recommend that one.
my job here is done.

 

[Tom Nook]

Clannad.

It was an emotional roller coaster for me.

 

[Yawnier]

Baka and Test. Funniest anime I've ever watched that takes place in a school setting. Both seasons are great.

 

[ElMexiMerican]

Seriously. Nozaki-kun.

This 100000000x. So adorable.

 

[battousai11]

I forgot to mention Sora no Otoshimono; the characters are all so wacky and it's definitely feel good.

 

[BGBW]

Be honest guys, is Polar Bear Cafe really that amazing?

It was a great show to watch once a week for a year.

Also some of the best OP and EDs and considering the amount they had it really put a lot of other shows to show.

 

[StayDead]

Space Battleship Yamato 2199, the action scenes make you feel sooo good.

 

[Bomber Bob]

Oreimo!

You will feel so good about your little sister

 

[LiK]

Cardcaptor Sakura

this anime will make you feel like a kid. it's so innocent and adorable. a girl i knew actually got me into it and i have to admit i enjoyed it. Kero-chan is the best.

 

[Awful Falafel]

3 pages and no one mentions poyopoyo? Y'all motherfuckers need round cat in your life.

 

[dluu13]

3 pages and no one mentions poyopoyo? Y'all motherfuckers need round cat in your life.

Looks like something I'd watch

 

[99hertz]

It's been posted before but I recommend Mushishi but only watch an episode a day.

 

[Poetic.Injustice]

Watch Barakamon.

 

[PaulExcellent]

Cardcaptor Sakura
Chobits
Mobile Suit Gundam
Neon Genesis Evangelion

 

[MrChom]

Haré+Guu

I... think. I haven't seriously watched anime in probably a decade. I remember this being a WTF-type series that was amusing.

I may be confusing it with Excel Saga?

No, he isn't confused, and yes, it is bloody excellent.

Non Non Biyori

It's just so......adorable. I mean actively Awwww-worthy.

Also consider "Honey and Clover" a series so warm and fuzzy that the mere presence of synthetic fibres cause a small thunderstorm.

 

[Labombadog]

Oreimo!

You will feel so good about your little sister

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=939031

Are they planning to make a season 2 of Nozaki-Kun? Love that show and I want more.

 

[dluu13]

I think Oreimo is OK as long as you remember that it's anime and it's supposed to be weird.

 

[Muffdraul]

Here Is Greenwood.

 

[Nikodemos]

Tatami Galaxy. It's pretty uninteligible at first and seems to repeat itself, but after a while it all clicks into place. And the ending is awesome.

Oh, and Sabagebu! (Survival Game Club) isn't bad, but you have to remember that the MC's actions are supposed to come across as vindictive. Her "0 fucks given" attitude is intentional.