Gakuen Babysitters Special
Special1 epSlice of Life
Similar to Usagi Drop Specials
24 Anime Like Usagi Drop Specials
These 24 anime share the Slice of Life genres and Childcare and Iyashikei themes that define Usagi Drop Specials. They are ranked by how much they overlap with it — strongest matches first — then by community rating.
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Shared themes: Childcare · Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
With the onset of exams Ryuuichi and Kotaro spend less time together and a special version of Snow White is put on by the cast of Gakuen Babysitters. This special episode is bundled with the 7th Blu-ray volume.
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Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari
TV12 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Childcare · Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Souta Tawara returns to his hometown in Kagawa. Though his parents are no longer around, his former home and family-owned udon restaurant reminds him of the times his family was still together. Reminiscing ab
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Amaama to Inazuma
TV12 epGourmet
Shared themes: Childcare · Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Since the death of his wife, Kouhei Inuzuka has been caring for his young daughter Tsumugi to the best of his abilities. However, with his lack of culinary knowledge and his busy job as a teacher, he is left relying on ready-made meals from convenience stores
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Natsume Yuujinchou Roku
TV11 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Takashi Natsume has grown accustomed to his encounters with youkai through the Book of Friends, which contains the names of youkai whom his grandmother, Reiko Natsume, has sealed in contracts. These encounters allow Natsume to better understand the youkai, Rei
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Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku
Movie2015Adventure
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
On a warm summer day, a boy heard the sound of bells ringing, as if in celebration, in the mountain near his home. Several years later in that same mountain, the mushishi Ginko encounters a strange girl with weeds growing out of her body. Soon after, Ginko coi
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi
TV12 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
As a young child, Takashi Natsume believed his ability to see youkai to be nothing but a curse. Now a high school student, Natsume has managed to heal from his old wounds and form unbreakable bonds with humans and youkai alike. Natsume's newfound friendships—i
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Natsume Yuujinchou Go
TV11 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Blessed with eyes that are able to perceive the otherwise invisible youkai, Takashi Natsume hides his ability from his newfound family and friends to protect everyone's peaceful daily life. Nonetheless, Natsume never fails to show the same kindness to the bene
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Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu
Movie2018Slice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Takashi Natsume and his spirit companion Madara, nicknamed "Nyanko," continue returning the names of spirits from the Book of Friends given by his late grandmother Reiko Natsume. On his way back from school one day, Takashi encounters a lurking spirit named Mo
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Natsume Yuujinchou Roku Specials
Special2 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Suzunaru no Kirikabu On a hot summer day, Takashi Natsume and his feline companion Madara take a walk to buy jelly. Suddenly a truck passes the two, running over an old, masked man who asks Natsume for help. The mysterious individual turns out to be a youkai,
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Yuru Camp△ Movie
Movie2022Slice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
As time marches forward, Rin Shima, Nadeshiko Kagamihara, and their friends have grown into full-fledged adults. Now with careers and responsibilities, they can no longer freely spend their days camping and adventuring. However, Chiaki Oogaki, who currently wo
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Natsume Yuujinchou Go Specials
Special2 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
One Night Sake Cup On his way back home from an errand, Takashi Natsume gets lost in the forest. Luckily, he is rescued by a traveling youkai couple who make sake cups for a living. Taking a sip of water from one, Natsume feels a surge of energy rush throughou
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Non Non Biyori Movie: Vacation
Movie2018Slice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
With summer vacation coming to an end, the girls are having as much fun as they can with their remaining time. However, their daily shenanigans are cut short when Suguru Koshigaya wins the grand prize of a lottery—tickets to Okinawa! After hasty preparations,
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Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha
Movie2021Slice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Ishi Okoshi While searching for Nyanko-sensei, Takashi Natsume encounters meek and small-looking youkai Mitsumi. Mitsumi was entrusted by his leader Gantetsu, a powerful and strong ayakashi, to be the year's "Ishi Okoshi," whose role consists of waking him fro
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Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 4 - Ashita
Movie2016Slice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
The final movie of a four-part finale of Tamayura.
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Non Non Biyori Nonstop: Bukatsu wo Ganbatta
OVA1 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Beginning her academic journey as a first grader, Shiori comes face to face with the aspect of school she has heard alarming rumors about—homework! However, her worries quickly turn into excitement as the Asahigaoka girls agree to work together to complete the
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Yuru Camp△ Season 3
TV12 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Within the narrow walls of the Outdoor Activities Club room, the few but lively members carry on the camping spirit as they have fun with DIY club experiments. Exciting experiences such as these have brought Nadeshiko Kagamihara deep into the world of camping,
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Aria the Benedizione
Movie2021Sci-Fi
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
The successor and branch manager of the Himeya Company—one of the many Undine associations housing female gondoliers—Aika S. Granzchesta surprises everyone when she rejects tradition and refuses to inherit the company's legendary gondola. Aika's apprentice Azu
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Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? Bloom
TV12 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Although the year is coming close to an end, there is no lack of fun for Kokoa Hoto and the other café waitresses! From bazaars to festivals, life is as enjoyable as it gets. As for Chino Kafuu and her middle school friends—the friendly Megumi Natsu and the pl
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Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen
TV12 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
After 26-year-old Kentarou Momose develops health problems due to his boss' abuse, he quits his job and joins a different company. Now, he hopes to start anew under the care of his mentor and direct supervisor, 34-year-old Yuusei Shirosaki. Shirosaki is a capa
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Aria the Avvenire
Special3 epSci-Fi
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Now that Akari Mizunashi is a Prima Undine and head of the Aria Company with her own apprentice, Ai Aino, she cannot help but reminisce about her time as a Single. She has new responsibilities and much less time on her hands, but these changes bring with them
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Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 3 - Akogare
Movie2015Slice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
The third movie of a four-part finale of Tamayura.
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Non Non Biyori Repeat: Hotaru ga Tanoshinda
OVA1 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Life in rural Asahigaoka moves at its own pace. Devoid of the pleasures and worries of a bustling metropolis, this small village might seem painfully dull at first glance. However, despite living this far from her hometown of Tokyo, Hotaru Ichijou manages to f
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Cool Doji Danshi
TV24 epSlice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
Despite their distinctive personalities, Souma Shiki, Hayate Ichikura, Shun Futami, and Takayuki Mima all have one thing in common: though naturally clumsy, the four disguise their embarrassment from tiny slip-ups by maintaining a composed demeanor. However, i
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Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 2 - Hibiki
Movie2015Slice of Life
Shared themes: Iyashikei. Also Slice of Life.
The second movie of a four-part finale of Tamayura.
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Why these anime are similar
MangaKazoku compares shared genres, themes, format, and catalogue similarity, then uses community score only as a tie-breaker. These are discovery suggestions, not editorial reviews.
- Gakuen Babysitters Special — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Childcare and Iyashikei themes.
- Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Childcare and Iyashikei themes.
- Amaama to Inazuma — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Childcare and Iyashikei themes.
- Natsume Yuujinchou Roku — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Natsume Yuujinchou Go — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Natsume Yuujinchou Roku Specials — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Yuru Camp△ Movie — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Natsume Yuujinchou Go Specials — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Non Non Biyori Movie: Vacation — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 4 - Ashita — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Non Non Biyori Nonstop: Bukatsu wo Ganbatta — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Yuru Camp△ Season 3 — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Aria the Benedizione — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? Bloom — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Aria the Avvenire — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 3 - Akogare — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Non Non Biyori Repeat: Hotaru ga Tanoshinda — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Cool Doji Danshi — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.
- Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 2 - Hibiki — A strong match because of shared Slice of Life genres and shared Iyashikei themes.