Simple anime suggestions to watch please!

I recently went through a tragic personal loss and I am trying to cope up with it by keeping myself distracted. I watched Sousou no Frieren, The apothecary diaries, Spy x Family and just some light but good anime. I'd like some suggestions, not too long, just short anime. Any easy, light, feel good, or something that made you cry. (more than welcome because I am a person who finds it hard to express or cry and watching feel good anime helps me cry and vent)

My usual go to is one of the Naruto movie: The road to ninja (because the family background story is relatable) and certain episodes from InuYasha. But now, I've exhausted my trump cards and I need new distractions. Hence, I seek your help just to keep myself distracted and I just want some heart felt anime to feel better.

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Uma-apreciator2026-01-22 20:56

Uma Musume Pretty Derby starts a with a light slice of life and becomes a great sport drama

Humorousaur2026-01-22 20:58

Ooo just checked. Seems promising!

al00depar0the2026-01-22 21:03

Feel good :
A Place Further Than the Universe ,
laid back camp,
haikyuu (fav feel good anime but has seasons to it)

To cry to:
Violet evergarden (can even make a grown man cry),
Wolf children,
Anohana

Humorousaur2026-01-22 21:09

Ahh I already respect your suggestions because I love Violet Evergarden, wolf children and Anohana.
So I'm definitely going to take up your suggestions and probably watch A place further than the universe first.

hinata-anime2026-01-22 21:10

Mashle: Magic and Muscles

Humorousaur2026-01-22 21:17

I like this one!!

hinata-anime2026-01-22 21:20

If you liked mashle then you will also like Wistoria: Wand and Sword

Humorousaur2026-01-22 21:23

I haven't watched this one and I like the storyline and the animation! This one is definitely going to my list. Thank you!

Humorousaur2026-01-22 21:20

Sorry guys. If I say I've watched it, I'm not being cocky. I have been watching anime since I was 5 years old, but I am in a position where I don't know what I want and I can't think of anything. So seeing the suggestions, new or old, is very helpful!

aimglitchz2026-01-22 23:37

U need to create myanimelist account to keep track of ur list

Humorousaur2026-01-23 05:53

I do want to create the list. But every time I sit to create, I get distracted, and suddenly, I am cleaning something and leave that half way through and do something else and the series continue.

HumbleEmu71512026-01-22 21:26

Gintama is hilarious, or barakamon. I would highly suggest barakamon if you want something light hearted that you don't need to commit yourself to considering it's short

Humorousaur2026-01-22 21:31

Ah! Funny and short. Checked out my list. Imma give this a try now.

KeepCalm_BingeAnime2026-01-22 21:27

Anne Shirley is a feel good anime, but also might make you cry on some occasions. If you've read the Anne of Green Gables series, you'll know.

Do it Yourself is a nice slice of life.

K-on also quite fun and endearing.

I'm probably hyping it too much but also Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, is pretty awesome, especially if you need a really good cry at the end.

A Silent Voice. Check the synopsis if you are easily triggered by representations of depression and suicidal thoughts. I felt very seen in this movie, though.

Ride Your Wave is both sweet and sad. Love the animation style.

Any Ghibili film oc. Some, less sad than others, and some more relatable, depending on your moods.

Humorousaur2026-01-22 21:29

I've watched some of your suggestions, so I can see you've got good taste. Imma add them to my list. Thank you so much!

KeepCalm_BingeAnime2026-01-23 00:20

Glad to help in any way. Lemme know which you one/s you end up liking.

Also: random side note, if you haven't seen it yet; Mob Psycho 100 was a surprise for me. If you're feeling up to a little more action, this was a fun watch.

Humorousaur2026-01-23 05:48

Definitely!!
And yes, I've watched Mob Psycho 100. You're right. It was surprising combination of comedy and action.

I am currently watching The Disastrous Life of Saiki K and I've got just some episodes left. Then I'll start with a new one. If you haven't watched it, give it a try. It's a super time passing anime. You can choose any random episode to watch. It's fine comedy too!

KeepCalm_BingeAnime2026-01-22 21:27

Also, I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope the suggestions help in any way.

Humorousaur2026-01-22 21:29

You're too kind! Your suggestions did help :)

AAAAdragon2026-01-22 21:27

Log Horizon is absolute banger. The characters are so well developed and the story is told from the perspectives of many of the casts. It’s an MMORPG stuck in a video-game type of story. The fights aren’t impressive because it all about strategy.

Episode 9 was where I was really hooked.

Humorousaur2026-01-22 21:34

I just checked it out and I like the story line! I'll add it to the list. Thank you! :)

HamzahForGod2026-01-22 22:14

Darling in the Franxx. It's short, somewhat light-hearted, and will help you cry. Also, it is a classic.

Humorousaur2026-01-23 05:13

Noted! Thanks!!

crinterman2026-01-23 08:01

Please watch Gurren Lagann. It’s the perfect anime for somebody going through hard times. It reflects personal growth beautifully, just watch and see, it’s an anime that will make you feel literally every emotion possible