A few weeks ago, we opened a poll to find our about our readers’ favorite anime in the iyashikei genre. Generally referred to as “healing anime”; these are titles considered to have a calming or therapeutic effect on viewers. Typically this attributed to a focus …Read more »
Even at the best of times, we could all use a little relaxation. Intense action and deep stories are fun — but there’s also something to be said for gentle, slow-paced shows with pretty animation and calming stories. You may have gotten this vibe off …Read more »
Right away, it looks like Konohana Kitan is taking inspiration from Spirited Away; but one thing sticks out immediately—unlike Chihiro, Yuzu is already a denizen of the spirit world, which has doses of traditional Japanese mythology wherever you look. So rather than being shocked at …Read more »
In anime and manga there’s a subgenre that we only have a passing familiarity with over here, that of iyashikei or “healing” series. These are series may be part of the slice-of-life genre and offer a more atmospheric and relaxing tone for their audience. With …Read more »
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