Anime like Binbou Shimai Monogatari

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Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished

The Yamada sisters, Kyo (15) and Asu (9), are students studying in secondary and primary schools respectively. Their mother passed away and their father ran away after incurring gambling debts. Despite the difficult circumstances, both of them decide to overcome the unhappiness and welcome their days with enthusiasm and pride. Fortunately, with the change in the law system several years ago, Kyo is able to study and simultaneously take temporary jobs (such as distributing newspapers and tutoring) to make ends meet. On the other hand, Asu takes charge of household chores, prepares meals, and manages the finances to assist her older sister. Surrounding them are also good and kind neighbors such as the novelist, Saegusa-san, and the aunt at the public bath who watch over them. Although life is difficult and at times painful, the sisters are happy to have each other.

Tags: Family Life , Iyashikei , Female Protagonist , Episodic , Seinen , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Primarily Female Cast , School

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Mokke

Studio: MADHOUSE , Kodansha , Tezuka Productions
Status: Finished
Genres: Mystery , Slice of Life , Supernatural

This is a story about two sisters: Shizuru, is a high school student who is able to see ghosts while her younger sister, Mizuki, is haunted by these apparitions. Frustrated by their abilities, their parents decided to entrust the sisters into the care of their grandparents who live in the countryside. As they adapt to life in the countryside, Shizuru and Mizuki begin to learn about the importance of coexisting nature with these apparitions.

Tags: Female Protagonist , Iyashikei , Rural , Episodic , Youkai , Urban Fantasy , Demons , Seinen

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Miyakawa-ke no Kuufuku

Studio: Ordet , Encourage Films
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

A spin-off of Lucky Star. Centers around big sister Hinata Miyakawa and little sister Hikage Miyakawa's impoverished daily life at home (due to Hinata's wasteful habits) and Hikage's life at elementary school.

Tags: Otaku Culture , Family Life , School , Bullying , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Primarily Female Cast , Food

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NieA Under 7

Also known as NieA_7.

Studio: Genco , Triangle Staff , Kadokawa Shoten , SynergySP , Pioneer LDC , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Sci-Fi , Slice of Life

In the 21st century, aliens have arrived on Earth and live among humans. In sleepy Enohana, the dirt-poor student Chigasaki Mayuko finds herself living together with NieA, a low-caste ("Under Seven") alien. While Mayuko struggles diligently to make ends meet, NieA seems to be totally unconcerned with the consequences of her actions. As the odd couple throws off the expected sparks, the wrecked alien mothership looms in the background...

Tags: Slapstick , Aliens , Female Protagonist , Family Life , Primarily Adult Cast , Found Family , Surreal Comedy , Work , Rural , Restaurant , Denpa , Terrorism

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Minami-ke

Studio: Daume , Starchild Records , Magic Capsule , Eye Move , Sunny Side Up
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

There are three of the Minami sisters: Haruka, Kana and Chiaki, who have an average life. The girls only have each other to depend on and help each other get through everything from love confessions to cooking.

Tags: Family Life , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , School , Female Protagonist , Kuudere , Shounen , Femboy , Crossdressing

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Yuzuki-san Chi no Yon Kyoudai.

Also known as The Yuzuki Family’s Four Sons.

Studio: Shuka , Avex Pictures , Shogakukan , Studio Pierrot , BS11 , AT-X , Movic , U-NEXT , A-Sketch , TOKYO MX , Bit Grooove Promotion
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Slice of Life

The Yuzuki family consists of four brothers: Hayato, Mikoto, Minato, and Gakuto. The eldest son, Hayato, happily lives every day to the fullest. There are tears, laughter and excitement at home, at school, and in the neighborhood!

Tags: Family Life , Coming of Age , Orphan , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Shoujo , Iyashikei , Primarily Child Cast , School , Episodic , Ensemble Cast , Teacher , Tomboy , Shogi

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Crunchyroll

YouTube

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Usagi Drop

Also known as Bunny Drop.

Studio: Production I.G , Fuji TV , NIS America Inc. , Sony Music Entertainment , Sakura Create , Fujipacific Music
Status: Finished
Genres: Slice of Life

Going home from his grandfather's funeral, thirty-year-old Daikichi is floored to discover that the old man had an illegitimate child with a younger lover. The rest of his family is equally shocked and embarrassed by this surprise development, and not one of them wants anything to do with the silent little girl, Rin Kaga. In a fit of anger, Daikichi decides to take her in himself. As Daikichi nurtures Rin, he started to understand the struggle while at the same time the joy of parenting.

Tags: Found Family , Iyashikei , Family Life , Adoption , Orphan , Parenthood , Josei , Male Protagonist , Work

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Crunchyroll

Bilibili TV

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Futakoi

Also known as Futakoi.

Studio: Telecom Animation Film , Lantis , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

With his mother dead and his father working abroad, Futami Nozomu returns to the town where he lived as a child, to attend high school and work part-time at a local shrine. He soon finds himself caught up in a local legend of twin girls loving the same man. And there are many twin girls in this town....

Tags: Twins , Female Harem , School , Primarily Child Cast , Male Protagonist

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Mahoraba: Heartful days

Also known as Mahoraba ~HeartfuL days~.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , Starchild Records , TV Tokyo Music
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Shiratori Ryuushi is a young artist-in-training, about to start studying at a vocational school. Arriving at his new lodgings, Narutakisou, he finds himself the focus of attention for the collection of weirdos that inhabit the place. He also meets and falls for the landlady, Aoba Kozue, who seems to be both lovely and charming. However, Kozue is not what she seems to be... in fact, she's more.

Tags: Primarily Female Cast , Kuudere , Heterosexual , Dissociative Identities , Henshin , Crossdressing , Iyashikei , Female Harem , Male Protagonist , Shounen

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