While mostanime, regardless of the genre, have some sort of underlying message to portray, several series center their storylines around their protagonist learning a crucial life lesson or two with some valuable skills thrown into the mix. However, these words of wisdom are not only intended for plot development, as the audience often has a lot to learn alongside their favorite characters.
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Life hacks become invaluable once discovered, leaving the recipient wondering how on earth they survived without this revolutionary wisdom. Thankfully, many comical anime characters are around to help out with titbits of their own, to make day-to-day life more bearable (and entertaining).
10Setting Boundaries And Communication Skills: Komi Can’t Communicate
Poor Shouko Komi suffers from crippling social anxiety that has rendered her friendless for most of her life. However, since enrolling at Itan Private High School and befriending Tadano Hitohito, things are beginning to improve!
While most people make assumptions aboutKomi’s unsettling demeanor, Tadanotakes the time to look deeper and discover the overwhelming strain she is under whenever attempting to communicate. The pair begin chatting via the written word, which becomes Komi’s trademark as she starts making more friends. Some prospective companions aim to take advantage of the inexperienced introvert’s kind nature, and boundaries must be firmly built whenever threats loom.
9Financial Efficiency And Culinary Skills: Campfire Cooking In Another World
Mukohda Tsuyoshi may not be theMasterChefof the real world, but to the average layman (andany naive, unsuspecting Isekai characters), he can certainly whip up some cost-effective meals that look simply mouthwatering, even by the high standards of anime foodies!
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Imbued with the allegedly useless power of Online Shopping, Mukohda doesn’t waste any time finding the best way to spend his limited coin and discovers advantageous loopholes to put his talents to use. Providing a step-by-step guide on how each delectable feast is prepared, this unlikely hero ascends the social ladder with his revitalizing recipes.
8Gratitude And Independence: Kotaro Lives Alone
First impressions may imply thatKotaro Lives Aloneis a guide to childcare. However, the wisest words imaginable flow from this little tyke’s mouth at every turn, which is somehow both heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time.
Each enlightening episode has multiple life lessons to share, such as understanding the importance of independence yet knowing when to ask for help, family is what one makes of it, and offering kind words of encouragement is always the best route to follow. Kotaro also educates the audience regarding eloquent, articulate language and the detrimental effects of people-pleasing. This is a thought-provoking tear-jerker that shouldn’t be missed!
7Running A Household With A Clear Mind: Way Of The Househusband
Tatsu Kuroda’s days used to be filled with bloodshed and intimidation tactics, but now that he has settled down and relinquished the title of breadwinner to his beloved wife, it’s time to re-prioritize.
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Nowadays, the “Immortal” ex-Yakuza bruiser now flexes with his impeccable meal preparations, cleanliness, and ability tofind the best dealsat the supermarket. Underneath it all, Tatsu is dealing with symptoms of PTSD from his street days. However, he continues to apply the maximum effort to each mundane task while teaching the impressionable Masa (and viewers) the intricacies of maintaining a household in the process.
6Self-Care And Healthy Habits: ONMAI! I’m Now Your Sister!
While it would be easy to read the narrative of Mahiro Oyama’s story as a guide on “how to be a girl,” a great deal of the lessons learned along the way are gender-neutral and applicable to most viewers.
The predominant reason for miss Mihari’sgender-bending scientific intervention is to helpher brother embrace life and start taking care of himself, as this NEET was undoubtedly doomed for failure. Mahiro’s “rebirth” comes with all these convenient side quests, including working on personal hygiene, getting enough sunshine and exercise, basic decorum, and mastering self-love.
5Romantic Expectations And People Skills: More Than A Married Couple, But Not Lovers
Knowing what to do to ensure one’s significant other feels safe and loved might come naturally to some. However, Jirō’s school takes a rather hands-on approach to this selective set of social skillswith a compulsory couples training courseto eliminate any potential problems.
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Like the rest of their class, Jirō Yakuin and Akari Watanabe find themselves suddenly living under the same roof, encumbered by the expectations that accompany their faux relationship. While under close observation, the pair of mismatched lovebirds figure out how to be the perfect partner, either through trial and error or some helpful advice from the opposite sex.
4Childcare And Conscientiousness: Yakuza’s Guide To Babysitting
There is not much that gets the “Demon of Sakuragi” quivering in his boots. However, being solely responsible for a tiny human being certainly gets the job done!
Toru Kirishima is a “fight first, ask questions later” kind of guy who rarely considers the consequences of his impulsive decision-making. However, his rash actions arebecoming detrimental to the Yakuza,so Yaeka Sakuragi is brought in to give this gangster a crash course in babysitting strategies. Having the Little Lady around inspires Kirishima to be more tactful and civil and to think about the repercussions of his actionsbeforehand.
3Resourcefulness And Gardening Skills: Farming Life In Another World
While God has surely learned his lesson about dabbling with fate (and paying closer attention to details in the future), Hiraku Machio dishes out the best advice on how to efficiently maintain and cultivate a vegetable garden with his unique reincarnation experience.
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While the average Joe might not have a Universal Farming ToolIsekai Bonus at their disposal,the same basic farming techniques apply to creating well-rounded, home-grown ingredients, with the appropriate cooking lessons conveniently supplied to boot! Hiraku also dabbles in alternative building methods and general survival skills, for those times when one finds themselves stranded in the wilderness.
2Carpentry, Crafts, And Construction: Do It Yourself!
Where’s the best place to put the clumsiest kid with a perfect attendance record at the school sick bay (with the wounds to prove it)? Why, in the DIY Club’s danger zone, of course!
The uncoordinated Serufu Yua has always prioritized her daydreaming above all else. However, watching Rei Yasaku create something from scratch with her bare hands (and some nifty tools) truly captivated her attention. Together,the rather awkward group of girlslearn the ins and outs of self-reliance and handyman-type skills, ranging from woodwork to mosaics, planning and designing, basic construction, mass product creation, and more!
1Don’t Fall Down The Rabbit Hole: xxxHOLiC
Sexual undertones aside, the triple ‘x’ inxxxHolicis actually a placeholder; a black space to interchangewith whatever torturous addictionis currently plaguing one’s existence.
Kimihiro Watanuki’s problems may be supernatural at first glance, as he struggles to survive the burden of his clairvoyant ability and the overwhelming presence of dark spirits. However, the youngster stumbles across Yuuko Ichihara’s shop one day and becomes entangled in her debauchery, gaining a front-row seat to witness how intensely people will self-sabotage for their vices along with the brutal consequences of addiction.
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