Summary
Animeis home to some of the best, long-running series out there, giving you hundreds,if not thousands,of episodes to chip away at, allowing you to grow a strong bond with its cast of characters and be invested in the overarching narrative that accompanies them.
But what if you want something short and sweet that you can binge-watch all day long and finish in one sitting? Fortunately, there are series for that too, allowing you to get the anime fix you need without having to dedicate days, months, or even years just to catch up on!
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Genre
Slice of Life, Childcare
Usagi Drop is a heartwarming story that follows Daikichi Kawachi, a man who takes in a young girl named Rin Kaga after her father’s family has ostracized her. If you’re looking for a short and sweet slice of life anime that is wholesome and emotional, this is the one for you.
There are only 11 episodes available for this anime, which can easily be burned through in a single sitting, allowing you to grab a nice meal, relax, and feel your soul get warmed up with each episode as Daikichi stumbles through sudden fatherhood!
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Comedy, Childcare
In a similar vein to Usagi Drop, Hinamatsuri is also a story about sudden fatherhood. Sort of. You see, it follows a man named Yoshifumi Nitta, a member of the yakuza who suddenly has a capsule fall on his head containing a young girl named Hina, who has devastating powers.
The catch is that if Hina cannot use her unique and powerful abilities, she will cause a massive explosion, leaving Nitta to serve as her caretaker. If you want one of the best comedy anime out there, you’re able to binge all 12 episodes easily in one sitting, as it’s entertaining and delightful from start to finish!
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Romance, Slice of Life
Shifting gears a little bit, we have Horimiya up next, a fantastic romcom anime that will have you hooked from the first episode, all the way through its 13 episodes in total. While it does technically have a side story that is also 13 episodes, it isn’t required for the main story.
Seeing Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura fall for each other is the most adorable and heartwarming thing ever, and those 13 episodes will feel like nothing, making you wish there were more, which is where The Missing Pieces side story comes into play!
Drama, Supernatural
Do not let the title or cover art fool you, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is one of the best anime out there that constantly subverts your expectations, making it one of the best romance dramas out there, thanks to its supernatural elements.
While there are several movies and an upcoming second season, Bunny Girl Senpai can be enjoyed on its own, without the need for the others. However, once you roll credits on its 13 episodes, you will practically be begging for more time with Mai and Sakuta!
Isekai, Fantasy
No Game No Life is up next and is one of the best anime series that has never received a second season, despite its massive popularity and overwhelming demand for one from fans. With unique visuals, excellent characters, and a fascinating plot, you cannot go wrong with this anime.
Madhouse knocked it out of the park with No Game No Life, delivering a solid fantasy isekai adventure filled with exhilarating moments, hilarious interactions, and phenomenal characters that you will fall in love with from the very first episode to the 12th and final one!
Moving from happy to downright depressing, we have Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, which offers 11 episodes of raw emotion that areguaranteed to make you bawl your eyes out by the end.If a supernatural drama sounds up your alley, give this a shot.
Everything, from the characters to the music to the heartbreaking narrative, locks you in from the first episode, keeping you glued to your screen as you mindlessly binge through every episode, tears streaming down your face. And we wouldn’t want it any other way!
Sports, Drama
Sports anime may not be your thing, but trust us when we say you may want to make an exception for Ping Pong the Animation, which isnothing but high-octane ping pong matches with some of the most jaw-droppingly intense and visually satisfying animationsyou will ever see.
Ping Pong the Animation is also only 11 episodes, allowing you to see some of the best animations of all time while hearing banger after banger as its perfectly executed OST blares throughout each episode. This is a masterpiece and a slept-on gem. Watch it if you haven’t!
Sci-Fi, Action
Finally, we have Space Patrol Luluco, which is the master of binge-worthy animethat is surprisingly underrated.Despite having 13 episodes, it is the shortest show on this list. The reason? Each episode is only around seven minutes long, allowing you to breeze through it in about an hour and a half.
Space Patrol Luluco is also made by Trigger, which means the animation is all killer, no filler. They go HARD with this parody action sci-fi. Even with each episode only being seven minutes long, they’re incredibly entertaining and fun to watch, and we cannot recommend burning through all 13 in a single sitting!
