Spring 2025 features a variety of anime slice of life that offer emotional stories, daily life close to reality, and characters that grow through their experiences. From stories of friendship to the journey of finding the meaning of life, these five anime present a variety of perspectives that are interesting to follow.
5. Umamusume: Cinderella Gray
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray focuses on Oguri Cap, a horse girl talents who undergo training at Kasamatsu Training Center Academy. As a spin-off of Uma MusumeThis anime presents a more serious feel compared to the more cheerful main series.
The struggles and rivalries of the racing world are at the heart of the story, showcasing how Oguri Cap faces challenges that test his resolve. The story offers an engaging experience for viewers who enjoy themes of growth and hard work.
4. Food For the Soul
Food For the Soul (Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi) tells the story of the daily lives of five female students who have just entered college. They live their college life with enthusiasm, explore new experiences, and of course, enjoy delicious meals together.
This anime features a light yet meaningful story, illustrating how simple moments in everyday life can become precious memories that strengthen friendships.
3. Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey.
Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- follows Chika Suzugamori, a budding mangaka who feels lost after several rejections in her work. Without much planning, she decides to travel north, hoping to find inspiration in new places. Along the way, she meets various people and experiences events that help her see the world from a different perspective.
This anime is a reflective journey that shows how new experiences can change the way one views life.
2. Summer Pockets
Takahara Hairi arrives on Torishirojima to take care of his late grandmother's belongings. As she adapts to life on the small island away from the hustle and bustle of the city, she begins to feel a unique sense of peace. However, various events bring vague memories of the past back to him, as if something has been forgotten.
With a nostalgic atmosphere, Summer Pockets invites the audience to dive into a story about memories, human relationships, and how the past lives on in a person.
1. Anne Shirley
Adapted from a classic novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, the anime follows the journey of Anne, an orphan who is adopted by the Cuthbert family. Possessing a vast imagination and a loving heart, she brings about change in the lives of those around her.
Anne Shirley showcases the beauty of nature and human emotions in a warm and touching story, illustrating how happiness can be found in simple things.
