Movies and TvShows featuring "heart-warming" theme.
Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, and with the help of a powerful yokai called Madara, he embarks on a journey to return the names of yokai that were once controlled by his grandmother.
The Ancient Magus' Bride follows the story of Chise Hatori, a young girl who is sold to a mysterious mage known as Elias Ainsworth. Chise discovers that she possesses a rare ability and is thrust into a world filled with magic and fantastical creatures. As she begins to learn about her own powers and navigate through this new world, Chise also unravels the mysteries of her own past.
Kimi ni Todoke -From Me to You- is an anime TV show that follows the shy and introverted Sawako Kuronuma as she navigates high school life and tries to make friends. Due to her resemblance to Sadako from 'The Ring', her classmates are afraid of her. However, everything changes when she meets the popular and outgoing boy, Shouta Kazehaya. As Sawako's friendship and relationships gradually develop, she learns about love, friendship, and the complexities of high school life.
Aoi prefers indoor hobbies and is afraid of heights, but her childhood friend Hinata loves to show off her passion for mountain climbing. As young children they once watched the sunrise from the top of a mountain, and now they've decided to take up mountain climbing in hopes of seeing that sunrise again. They have cooking battles with mountaineering gear, climb small hills in their neighborhood, and meet new mountaineering friends as they learn the ropes of the hobby. When will they finally see that sunrise again?
Non Non Biyori follows the daily lives of four girls living in the remote countryside of Japan. Together, they embark on various adventures, encounter comedic mishaps, and build strong friendships.
Ashiya has spent the first seven days of high school stuck in the infirmary because of a youkai attaching itself to him. He ends up asking the owner of a small tea room called the "Mononokean" for help. This is a tale involving the very morose owner of Mononokean guiding the youkai that happened to wander into this world go to the next world.
Flying Witch is a heart-warming anime TV show that follows Makoto Kowata, a young witch who moves to the countryside to complete her witch training. Makoto lives with her relatives and learns about the everyday life in rural Japan, trying to blend in as a witch. As she explores the countryside, Makoto encounters various supernatural beings and uses her magic to help others. The show focuses on the slice-of-life genre, showcasing the beauty of nature and the charm of rural living.
K-ON! tells the story of Yui Hirasawa, a ditzy and airheaded high school girl who joins the Light Music Club at her all-girls school. Alongside her classmates Ritsu, Mio, and Tsumugi, they form a band called 'After School Tea Time' and together they navigate the challenges of teenage life, friendship, and pursuing their passion for music.
Kobato is a girl who came to earth to fulfill her wish, which is to go to a certain place. To fulfill that wish, she has to find a bottle and fill it with scarred hearts. Together with her "teacher", which is a stuffed animal, she search for the scarred hearts. However she may not fall in love with any person whom she cures the heart of.
Tohru Honda, an orphaned high school girl, stumbles upon the secret of the Sohma family - they are possessed by the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Tohru becomes their confidant and must navigate through the ups and downs of the curse, while also discovering the complexities of love, friendships, and family.
At first glance Yukishiro Nanako seems like a normal high school girl, but she has a notable eccentricity: instead of speaking, she communicates only through written senryu poetry! This means she expresses herself only in 5-7-5 syllables. To most this might seem like an inconvenience, but for Nanako and her ex-delinquent bestie, Busujima Eiji, it adds to the experience of their high school lives as they run the Literature Club.
Sora Kashiwagi is living a normal high school student life, when his "adventurer" father sends him a mummy from his travels in Egypt! Sora balks at the letter from his crazy dad ("I found a cool mummy, so I decided to leave it with you, son!") at first, but the mummy that emerges from inside the huge coffin is a mere 12 centimeters tall--small enough to fit in the palm of his hand... Not only that, it's shy, a crybaby, and most of all, heckin' cute. And so, Sora and ends up keeping the mummy, naming his new little buddy "Mii-kun." But living with a mummy might be easier said than done...!
Gintarou is a fox spirit that has been protecting the small Inari temple since the Edo era. Saeki Makoto's family possesses the power to see the gods' agent, but the ability is limited to one living relative at a time. When Makoto's mother passed away while she was still young, Makoto inherited the ability as the sole remaining family member. With the help of fox spirit's power, Makoto and Gintarou help the people of their community, in spite of their many differences.
For years, Yuno has dreamed of attending Yamabuki Arts High School, but now that she's been accepted, it means the scary prospect of moving away from her home and family for the first time! Fortunately, Yuno quickly learns that if her new neighbors at the eclectic Hidamari (Sunshine) Apartments aren't technically family, at least the majority share the bond of being fellow art students. From second year students like Hiro and Sae, who try to behave like helpful older sisters (mostly successfully) to her hyperactive new neighbor, classmate and best friend Miyako (who has the scariest apartment ever) Yuno begins to build the support network she'll need for dealing with strange characters like her oddly masculine landlady, her cosplay obsessed home room teacher, her tooth-chattering principal and all of the other odd denizens who inhabit her chosen world of art.
After being killed in a stabbing incident, an average salaryman finds himself reincarnated in a fantasy world as a slime with unique abilities. With his new form and powers, he sets out to build a peaceful and prosperous community for all creatures.
Usagi Drop tells the story of Daikichi, a young bachelor who takes in Rin, the illegitimate 6-year-old daughter of his late grandfather. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of family life, learning about love, loss, and what it means to be a parent. Throughout the series, they encounter various challenges such as navigating the world of daycare, dealing with the pressures of society, and coping with the loss of a loved one. Usagi Drop is a heartwarming slice-of-life anime that explores themes of family, friendship, and coming of age.
My Roommate is a Cat follows the story of a reclusive novelist named Subaru Mikazuki who forms an unlikely friendship with a stray cat he names Haru. Through their interactions, Subaru learns valuable life lessons and begins to open up to the world around him.
Barakamon follows the story of Seishuu Handa, a calligrapher who moves to the Goto Islands in search of artistic inspiration. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he befriends the local children and learns important life lessons through his interactions with them. With a drastic change of scenery and a new circle of friends, Barakamon explores themes of growth, friendship, and the beauty of simplicity.
Segawa Yuta is a freshman of a university. He lost his parents when he was small and was raised by his sister Yuri. Yuta has been living alone since Yuri got married to a middle aged man when Yuta was a junior high student. One day, Yuri visited Yuta's apartment and asked him to take care of her three daughters while Yuri and her husband were on a trip. He unwillingly accepted the job but the plane Yuri took went missing. In order to prevent the daughters from being adopted separately by relatives, Yuta decided to take in all three girls. A life of a strange family in a tiny apartment begins.
On a visit to his hometown, Souta Tawara meets a strange child who loves udon and frogs... and has ears and a tail?! Although ordinary at first glance, it turns out that this little tyke is actually a tanuki in a human disguise! So begins the tale of a gentle, warm, and slightly weird family in Kagawa prefecture, better known as "Udon Prefecture," where time passes at a less hurried pace than in the big city...