In that case, Non Non Biyori (2013-2022) is something I’ve long listed as my favorite anime of all time, and it’s quite a bit longer (39 episodes + 1 movie). There is a problematic occasional recurring bit, but if you’re reading the official subs and not thinking too hard about it you might not even register that it’s there. It has a few quiet/somber moments and it tugs at your heartstrings sometimes but for the most part it’s just a really pleasant show about a group of kids of different ages growing up in the countryside.
I’d also like to mention Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles (2018) and Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater (2020), depending on how you feel about the idea of watching shows about fishing and eating ramen. Breakwater also comes recommended from my friend @AernaLingus@hexbear.net, and Koizumi is one of very few anime I’ve seen three times. I’ve also seen K-On! (2009-2011) three times, for that matter — both me and my friend are very fond of it — and I’d say that show is broadly lighthearted/feelgood, too. It’s about as long as Non Non Biyori and like it is occasionally problematic and occasionally tugs at your heartstrings, especially towards the end. It’s about girls in a high school light music club.
Well, if I’m talking about shows that occasionally tug at your heartstrings, I might as well mention the incredibly long Ojamajo Doremi (1999-2003). It has like 216 episodes and is very clearly a kids’ show, but it’s still a blast. I’ve only seen the first season myself, but yeah, it’s a cute show about some witch apprentices in elementary school casting magic to help people, it’s seen as a bit of a magical girl classic alongside the likes of Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Tokyo Mew Mew, and PreCure, complete with a butchered 2000s English dub. But format-wise Ojamajo Doremi differs significantly from its contemporary magical girl shows by being almost completely devoid of action. Nevertheless, Ojamajo Doremi does still have some problematic content, and it’s also surprisingly and uniquely real about topics like divorce and the impact it can have on kids.
In that case, Non Non Biyori (2013-2022) is something I’ve long listed as my favorite anime of all time, and it’s quite a bit longer (39 episodes + 1 movie). There is a problematic occasional recurring bit, but if you’re reading the official subs and not thinking too hard about it you might not even register that it’s there. It has a few quiet/somber moments and it tugs at your heartstrings sometimes but for the most part it’s just a really pleasant show about a group of kids of different ages growing up in the countryside.
I’d also like to mention Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles (2018) and Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater (2020), depending on how you feel about the idea of watching shows about fishing and eating ramen. Breakwater also comes recommended from my friend @AernaLingus@hexbear.net, and Koizumi is one of very few anime I’ve seen three times. I’ve also seen K-On! (2009-2011) three times, for that matter — both me and my friend are very fond of it — and I’d say that show is broadly lighthearted/feelgood, too. It’s about as long as Non Non Biyori and like it is occasionally problematic and occasionally tugs at your heartstrings, especially towards the end. It’s about girls in a high school light music club.
Well, if I’m talking about shows that occasionally tug at your heartstrings, I might as well mention the incredibly long Ojamajo Doremi (1999-2003). It has like 216 episodes and is very clearly a kids’ show, but it’s still a blast. I’ve only seen the first season myself, but yeah, it’s a cute show about some witch apprentices in elementary school casting magic to help people, it’s seen as a bit of a magical girl classic alongside the likes of Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Tokyo Mew Mew, and PreCure, complete with a butchered 2000s English dub. But format-wise Ojamajo Doremi differs significantly from its contemporary magical girl shows by being almost completely devoid of action. Nevertheless, Ojamajo Doremi does still have some problematic content, and it’s also surprisingly and uniquely real about topics like divorce and the impact it can have on kids.