Do you need a break from the stress of daily life? Looking for anime that can brighten your mood? The best feel-good anime are perfect escapism, featuring fun adventures, heartwarming bonds, and feel-good stories that uplift your spirit. The good thing about these anime is that you don’t need to be laser-focused; just sit down and begin watching; you’ll enjoy these feel-good stories from the bottom of your heart. Without any delay, let’s jump into our list.
10: Chillin’ In Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers
Honestly speaking, isekai lovers had a bumper crop in spring 2024. Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers is a grain of that crop that will make you feel like you’re living in a dream. Especially if you admire isekai anime with op mc.
The show revolves around a warm-hearted character, Banaza, who gets transported into another world as the result of a summoning ritual. The king of the kingdom was disappointed in this summoning since Banaza’s power levels are not clearly described.
He was abandoned in a forest without realizing his potential. From there, Banaza becomes aware of his powers and begins using his blessing to live a peaceful life in this new land.
9: An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How To Love Your Elf Bride
Even though An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is filled with mediocre tropes, the perfect and average usage of these tropes makes people fall in love with this romantic fantasy.
The show begins when an infamously cruel sorcerer throws all his fortune at buying an elf slave girl. He’s definitely head over heels for this girl, yet he always messes up, sounding like a cruel sorcerer even while speaking of his true wishes. Will he be able to truly love his elf bride?
8: The Dangers In My Heart
In the never-ending sea of romantic anime shows, we have this cheesiest rom-com, The Dangers in My Heart. The best thing about this anime is its consistent storyline, which is engaging even though it’s simple.
Kyoutarou Ichikawa was a bloodthirsty introvert who couldn’t stand the presence of popular gal Anna Yamada. Seeking refuge from the upspirit world in the library, Ichikawa eventually witnesses their airheaded side of Anna. This fateful interaction becomes the starting point of their wholesome romantic journey.
7: Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
Horimiya: The Missing Pieces is the prequel story of the renowned romance anime Horimiya. While Horimiya was focused on the main couple storyline, the prequel shed light on the moments of their whole group.
Izumi Miyamura, Kyouko Hori, and their group of friends eventually begin remembering their lively moments during their graduation at Katagiri High School. Each friend relives their wholesome moments and funny mashups while completing their graduation story.
6: Delicious In Dungeon
Name-wise, lame cooking classes feel like the whole plot of this anime; however, Gourmet is just a catalyst for a bigger picture. We have to admit that Studio Trigger has cooked this anime hard.
Delecious in Dungeon kicks off with a unique premise where a dying party member transports his whole group outside of an endless dungeon. To rescue this dying member, some members of the party want to reexplore the dungeon; however, running a party costs a lot, and food is one of them. Their mission to rescue continues when a specialized dwarf cook enters their party and makes their journey cost-effective.
If not for adventuring, you’ll surely find solace in its detailed cooking fantasy stuff, so make sure you don’t miss this Netflix master piece.
5: Our Dating Story: The Experienced You And The Inexperienced Me
Sometimes one should pick anime, leaving the care of its reviews. Just like “Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me” which is definitely a pretty feel-good romance anime with mediocre MAL ratings.
Ryuuto Kashima is the embodiment of a typical high school nerd. His world flipped upside down when his daring love confession was accepted by the class’s hottest gal. Since she’s a popular hottie, it’s not easy for Ryuuto to maintain the relationship. The way both counter their insecurities with love and compassion is a treat to watch.
4: The Great Cleric
Nothing beats the smoothness of a comedy plus fantasy anime. I mean, what else can be more comforting than enjoying the cheezy premise of fantasy exploration with the seasoning of comedy?
Once a salaryman, he is now a healer in the other world. Unfortunately, the healers of this world play dirty, but our MC is determined to climb up the ranks while helping others for no reason. The art style of anime, soundtrack, premise, and everything are cozy, perfectly blending with the slow-paced growth of MC.
3: Spice And Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf
Thanks to the studio Passione, we otakus get to witness the renowned fantasy romance tale of Spice and Wolf in high-quality animation with the new name of “Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf.”
Holo, known as Wolf Deity, is responsible for the blessing of Harvest, which has been reduced to a mere folktale. Lawrance, a goody-two-shoe merchant, fatefully finds a naked wolf girl in his cart and finds out she’s Holo, “Wolf Diety.” Even after a rocky interaction, Holo convinced Lawrance to help her reach the north.
Their tradeful journey to the north is full of lessons and romance, and since it’s the upgraded version, make sure not to miss it.
2: Grandpa And Grandma Turns Young Again
There are a handful of anime that embrace to the end what they promise at the beginning. Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again is one of the few that displays the beauty of a whole family together with their elders. It honestly lives up to its name and delivers a very wholesomely feel-good storyline.
An old apple farmer couple in their seventies fatefully eats a golden apple and turns young again. They both were not so rich and busy in their lives; they find that they haven’t lived their lives to the fullest. As destiny has blessed them with another chance, they’re passionate about enjoying their golden day while maintaining their family bond.
1: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Holding Freiren’s unique premise, beautifully crafted characters, smooth animations, and bingeworthy fantasy exploration accountable, it would be a sin to rank any other anime higher than this in the list of feel good anime.
Freiren is an elf mage who has defeated the Demon King along with the hero party. Since the elves are blessed with huge lifespans, she has to bear the weight of leaving her loved ones.
Eventually, she found a purpose for continuing her journey, which is to meet with the soul of her comrade. Now she embarks to meet her comrade one last time, along with her newly found disciples.
