While action-packed anime like Demon Slayer, One Piece, and Jujutsu Kaisen still rule the day, a slower, softer genre has been capturing the hearts of anime fans as of late. Cozy fantasy anime like Ascendance of a Bookworm and Hakumei and Mikochi focus less on action and more on world-building, character development, and relationships. Cozy fantasy has iyashikei elements, a subgenre of slice-of-life anime and manga that focuses on "healing." Cozy fantasy anime is perfect for anyone who wants to escape from everyday life to a world filled with good food, beautiful scenery, and sometimes, cute creatures.
Cozy Fantasy: Exploring Anime's Newest (and Best) Genre
