It takes a great deal of skill to turn everyday, mundane tasks into charming, enjoyable content; however, anime creators and mangaka have evidently mastered this craft and subsequently have many appreciative fans across the globe. The following series are perfect for those wishing to take a more laid-back approach to their anime viewing in 2023, as lighthearted entertainment is often the best medicine at the end of the day! The essence of the slice-of-life style can transition quite neatly into other genres, usually producing a comedic or romantic result, althoughsome of the Isekai adventurershave also begun to follow suit.
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Updated on June 25, 2025, by Levana Chester-Londt:To spice things up even further, the romance side ofslice of life anime in 2023will also broaden its horizons, adding someLGBTQ+flavor to the mix with heartwarming yuri and yaoi content. Other series go against the grain by adopting a more serious tone, whereas the restmeet expectations with lighthearted comediccontent.
The following content will exclusively focus on fresh,new 2023 slice of life animeand therefore refrain from discussing season renewals such as the highly anticipatedDon’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack,the long-awaited return ofTonikawa: Over the Moon, to name but a few.
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Winter 2023
Mahiro Oyama was perfectly content spending his days emergedwithin his ecchi video games; however, his much-too-intelligent sister has some other plans in store. Mahiro wants her older brother to step outside his comfort zone (and maybe actually leave the house for once), and so, as a solution, she decides to perform a little experiment.
Much to Mahiro’s horror, he awakens the following day with some extra feminine features on his figure, which now resembles that of a young woman! Navigating through high school as a busty babe will surely be a hilarious learning experience, indeed!
Tomo and Jun have been friends for most of their lives, and while everything was fine and dandy to begin with, now thatpuberty has come into play, thingsare unfortunately becoming a little more complicated.
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After all this time, Tomo has developed a crush on her bestie and would like to take their relationship to the next level if possible; too bad Jun considers her to be just another one of the guys, thanks to her boisterous, androgynous personality. Does Tomo have what it takes to activate her feminine charms, or is she destined to remain in the friend zone for good?
ThisIsekai takes a very laid-back approachto the concept of otherworldly escapades to provide a strong slice-of-life element to its content. Unlike most reincarnated adventurers, Hiraku is provided with options regarding his next life, and, avoiding the bloodshed and carnage, he opts for a nature-loving lifestyle instead.
After quite literally working himself to death, Hiraku deserves some peace and tranquility; fortunately, with his advantageous Iseaki Bonuses (a supreme multipurpose farming tool, immunity to illness, and more), life seems to be taking a turn for the better! However, his fellow supernatural forest folk may just topple the boat, eat his crops, and cause some chaos just for kicks.
The rather forgettable Junta Shiraishi is used to fading into the background and being left to his own devices, which doesn’t seem to phase him that much, although things can get rather lonely at times. Thankfully,his self-declared heroineis here to save the day, as the class goddess, Kubo, is always eager to give Junta some well-deserved attention at every opportunity.
While their relationship starts off with the typical affectionate mockery, it becomes quite evident that a romance is slowly blossoming between the unlikely pair. Junta’s invisibility cloak begins to slip off as the rest of the world finally begins to notice (and appreciate) his presence.
This well-dressed, oversized greycat is the epitomeof the perfect emotional support animal, seeking out those in need of comfort by following the scent of their tears. Heizō Endō’s broad ears are perfect for listening to people’s struggles, and he always seems to have the best solutions hidden up his fashionable sleeves. Heizō is often accompanied by an adorable, one-eyed ginger kitten named Juro, assumedly to lighten the mood.
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This sweetnew slice of life animeis due to be released in batches of five episodes, each five minutes long, and will air onMarch 14, 20, and 27with NHK. Unfortunately, details regarding an international release date have been revealed as of yet.
Spring 2023
This seinen romance slice of life follows two sleep-deprived students who meet by chance in the forsaken school observatory one day, finally finding a companion to watch the sunrise with after another all-nighter.
The usually grumpy Ganta can’t help but crack a smile whenever he is around the zealous, excitable Isaki, and his whole world is turned on its head as he stumblesinto this whirlwind late-night romance.The insomniacs soon learn that their sleeplessness may not always be a curse, particularly when there is someone else around to share the twilight with.
TBA for Spring 2023
The classic Cinderella tale gets a new lease on life, although a rather downsized version, as all these leading ladies barely reach 149 centimeters in height (4 ft, 11 in.) The girls refuse to allow their short statures to impede theirdreams of becoming celebrated pop idols,each adding their own unique flair to theIDOLM@STERfranchise.
These tiny talented pre-teens may find the big wide world to be rather daunting; however, their passion shines through as a constant source of encouragement along the treacherous path to idol-hood, officially beginning their training onApril 5. Those who thought the originalIDOLM@STERSwere cute are really in for a treat with these fun-sized versions of aspiring entertainers!
Hime Shiraki has high expectations in life but lacks the corresponding work ethic, so she plans to use cuteness and charisma to get what she wants. In a twist of fate, Hime’s “hard work” lands her a waitressing position at the local theatrical cafe, where she meets some strange and intriguing people who open her eyes to unforeseen opportunities.
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Thiswouldn’t be a yuri anime without some romance,and Mitsuki not-so-happily obliges as the disgruntled love interest and co-worker. Having perfected her sweetheart facade over the years, Hime is not accustomed to dealing with haters, but she rises to the challenge and aims to win Mitsuki over, and subsequently learns a little more about herself in the process. This unrequited love story is due to air onApril 6onCrunchyroll’ssimulcast line-up.
A breathtaking dive into the world of art follows the young prodigy, Kazuya Yamanashi,and his childhood friend,Jun Tsuzuki, as they explore the intricacies of “Perception Art” (and their complex relationship, too). An old companion, Kyo Takise, also happens to be attending the same art school, and the yaoi storyline gets even more complicated as their worlds collide.
Kyou Takise has become distrusting of others over the years and has taken a solo approach to life; however, Kazuya would like nothing more than to rekindle their friendship (well, maybe abitmore than mere amity!) This trio is due to grace slice of life fans with their story as of6 April.
Ichiro Kuga has a huge burden to bear as the sole provider for his younger siblings since their parents' untimely demise, whilethe creative career of a mangakais not as prosperous as he had hoped. The technophobe is stuck hand-drawing his creations while his assistants keep quitting on him, and things are looking truly bleak until a breath of fresh air blesses Ichiro with her presence.
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The newcomer’s incredible creative skills blow Ichiro away (while her breathtaking beauty has a very similar effect.) The fact that this stranger seems a bit too familiar with the intimate details of her employer’s life is overlooked at first but becomes harder to ignore as the days roll by.
This artful anime will initiate the nagging question of “will they/won’t they” fromApril 8onwards, providing the perfect dose of sexual tension and imaginative flair.
