The Slice Of Life genre is one of the biggest in all of anime as it encompasses many other genres that fall under its collective umbrella. I’ve seen many times where someone will explain that Slice Of Life is only comprised of romance stories, to which I have to say isn’t entirely true. While it’s true that many Slice Of Life are indeed romance stories there are some outliers. 

Take for instance K-On! This extraordinary Slice Of Life anime tells the story of school girls starting a band together in hope of performing at concerts. While one can argue its ties to the love of friendship it isn’t romance in the slightest. But it is still so feel good and captivating that many I’ve spoken to who claim to only watch Shonen have told me their positive experiences with K-On!

Similairly we have Usagi Drop or Bunny Drop. This anime tells the story about a father and illigitimate daughter. If there is romance between the main protagonist and another woman its not the focal point. Anime helps us escape, you’re no doubt here to figure out where best to escape to. But it can be challenging when watching something like Shonen or Isekai. It’s too drastic of a change.

Slice Of Life is familiar, but different enough for you to experience and feel something new. Cheer for a pairing you believe would be so good together, and cry when the main character loses the one they love. That’s the beauty of this genre.

It’s escapism, with the notion you’ll go back to the real world feeling better than you left it.

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