Anime like Doubutsu no Mori

Tanoshii Moomin Ikka

Also known as Moomin.

Studio: Telescreen BV , TV Tokyo
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Slice of Life

In the remote and mysterious Moomin Valley live the Moomin trolls, gentle and peaceful creatures. Young Moomin and his family experience many strange adventures, both magical and mundane. Based on the children's stories by Tove Jansson.



Tags: Family Life , Rural , Classic Literature , Iyashikei , Tomboy , Outdoor , Kids , Episodic , Anthropomorphism , Philosophy , Witch , Travel , Pirates , Dragons , Amnesia , Mermaid , Aliens , Ships , Drawing , Writing , Coastal , Fishing , Aviation , Monster Boy , Police , Acting , Ghost

Pikmin Short Movies

Also known as PIKMIN Short Movies.

Studio: Dynamo Pictures , Nintendo Co. Ltd.
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy

Three short stories from the Nintendo Pikmin game series.

The short 3D animated film is a project that Shigeru Miyamoto, a Japanese video game designer, created to explore the characters in a way his games could not.

Tags: Full CGI , Kids , Aliens , Survival , Slapstick , No Dialogue , Lost Civilization , Space , Astronomy

Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou

Also known as Yokohama Shopping Log.

Studio: Aniplex , Ajiado , Sony Music Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Sci-Fi , Slice of Life

This is not so much a story as it is a slice of life. Or rather, it is a look into portions of the life of a girl named Alpha, together with the people around her. Alpha runs a little cafe on the outskirts of Yokohama. There are almost no customers, but Alpha does not mind at all since she has the occasional company of the old man who runs the gasoline stand down the road, as well as that of his grandson Takahiro. This is a Yokohama of the future, when the sea covers most of the land and roads have disappeared under sand or water. Alpha is in fact a robot, looking after the cafe during her owner's indefinite leave of absence.



Tags: Iyashikei , Rural , Robots , Post-Apocalyptic , Female Protagonist , Photography , Lost Civilization , Mopeds , Philosophy , Seinen , Coastal , Yuri , LGBTQ+ Themes

With Pochi! Yoshi's Woolly World Special Anime

Studio: Nintendo Co. Ltd.
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

A series of 31 stop-motion shorts that came bundled within the Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World 3DS game.

Tags: Stop Motion , Dinosaurs , Video Games

Majo no Takkyuubin

Also known as Kiki's Delivery Service.

Studio: Studio Ghibli , Studio Hibari , Walt Disney Studios , GKids
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Slice of Life

Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her chatty black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world.



Tags: Coming of Age , Witch , Female Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Magic , Primarily Female Cast , Work , Urban , Primarily Adult Cast , Aviation , Travel , Drawing , Motorcycles

Shin Maple Town Monogatari: Palm Town-hen - Konnichiwa! Atarashii Machi

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Slice of Life

An extended version of the first episode of the TV series.

Tags: Coastal , Food , Ships , Animals

Happy Happy Clover

Studio: Group TAC , Kids Station , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions , Shogakukan , Jinnan Studio
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Slice of Life

Happy Happy Clover recounts the everyday life of a bunny named Chima and the other animals in the Crescent Moon Forest.

Tags: Animals , Kids , Shoujo , Primarily Animal Cast , Episodic , Work , Kuudere

Sugar Bunnies

Studio: Sanrio , Asahi Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

Random cutesy edutainment tales aimed at small children, featuring animated speaking plushy toys.

Tags: Primarily Animal Cast , Kids

Ningen Kousaten

Also known as Human Crossing.

Studio: A.C.G.T. , OB Planning , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions , TV Tokyo
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

Though seemingly unconnected, the characters in HUMAN CROSSING all have something in common. They are dealing with the sometimes joyous, but often horrific realities of everyday life. Set in modern day Japan, this compilation of short stories explores the lives of people from all walks of life. The animation used here is subtle, with realistic renderings that fully express the range of emotions experienced by the film`s characters. HUMAN CROSSING taps into the dramatic potential of reality, focusing on the isolated, sometimes lonely nature of urban life. Ultimately, however, the film suggests that perhaps there is an inter-connectedness between people that binds even the most disparate strangers together.

Tags: Episodic , Family Life , Philosophy , Coming of Age , Bullying , Boxing

Usagi no Mofy

Studio: Kachidoki Studio
Status: Finished
Genres: Slice of Life

The story of a white rabbit and her friends.

Tags: Kids , Animals , Iyashikei , No Dialogue , Chibi , Outdoor , Environmental , Rehabilitation , Photography , Fishing