Post-Shimanchu MiRiKa depression? We get it. Here are 12 shows the community actually stands behind for fans of Slice of Life and Performing Arts.
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At the tender age of 14, high school student Naru Sekiya finds that she pales in comparison to the fairy tale princesses she adores so much, not to mention the ideal girl she wants to be in contrast to her peers. Her childhood friend Yaya Sasame is enjoying herself with her...
At Shirahamazaka High School, a special recital is held every year in which music students are able to showcase their talents in front of professionals and other prestigious guests. Third-year Konatsu Miyamoto desperately wants to sing in her last high school recital, but...
A new school year has begun at Ayanagi Academy for Yuuta Hoshitani and the members of Team Ootori. As the school's annual graduation performance titled "Shadow and Lights" quickly approaches, the second-years in the Musical Department must participate in the production as part...
The end of the demon wars has ended and now the Flower Division has been able to rest up after their fighting. The second Sakura Wars developes studies on every Flower Division Combatee in every episode while they go on their miscellanious adventures around Japan. (Source: ANN)
Aki Miyagawa has loved the sound of traditional Japanese drums ever since she first heard them in her youth. Now a professional drummer in Tokyo, she struggles to keep her passion alive while also having to work a second job to make ends meet. When she gets a call from Michio...
Halloween has arrived at Ayanagi Academy, bringing copious amounts of pumpkins, decorations, and delicious seasonal foods with it. Yuuta Hoshitani and his classmates enjoy preparing for the festivities until Kouki Nanjou tells a creepy ghost story, putting all of them on edge....
Born and raised in the countryside of Japan, Hinako "Hina" Sakuragi gets anxious easily when she talks to new people—so much so that she resembles a stiff scarecrow. To overcome this, Hina hopes to get involved in theater, inspired by a play she saw during her school's field...
The beginning of the Taishou era spelled the end of the tanuki's tricks. These raccoon dogs, who are able to transform into human beings, used to love fooling humans until advanced technology rendered their endeavors futile. However, Mameda, a young tanuki girl, has not given up...
The anime will center on a group of young girls and their struggle as they aim to become Hula Girls.
It has been a month since genius orchestra conductor Haruo Hibiki was unceremoniously dismissed from his position at the Cosmopolitan Philharmonic Orchestra. Unable to find a similar position, the eccentric Haruo gets roped into teaching music at Kawagoe Private Academy instead....
Fans who liked Shimanchu MiRiKa tend to recommend Hanayamata, Tari Tari, Starmyu 2nd Season the most. If you're into Slice of Life and Performing Arts, any of these are a solid pick.
Shimanchu MiRiKa has a 5.22 on MAL from 950 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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