You know that feeling when you just want to watch something good? Something short, sweet, and that leaves you feeling a little warmer than before? Well, we gathered 15 anime just like that. None of them is too long, no downer endings, no need for a wiki page to understand what’s going on. Just easy, happy stories you can relax with and enjoy during the winter holidays! ❄️🎄
Here’s the list. Hope you find one you like
1. Yuru Camp (Laid-Back Camp) / 2018| 12 Eps
Rin likes camping alone in the cold. Nadeshiko is new to town and loves making friends. When Nadeshiko discovers camping, she tries to get Rin to join her club. It’s a slow, quiet show about warm food, nice views, and making friends at your own pace. Watch here : Crunchyroll
Why Watch: It’s the most relaxing show you’ll ever see. Perfect if you want to feel like you’re sitting by a warm fire, looking at beautiful snowy scenery.
2. Super Cub / 2021| 12 Eps
Koguma doesn’t have much going on. She buys a used scooter to get around. Learning to ride it brings her small adventures, new confidence, and a friend. It’s a calm show about how a simple change can make life better. Watch here : JioHotstar
Why Watch: A quiet, satisfying story about how gaining a little bit of independence can slowly make life more colorful and interesting.
3. Flying Witch / 2016 | 12 Eps
Makoto is a teen witch who moves to the country to live with her normal cousins. She does quiet, simple magic in her everyday life—like making herbs grow fast or finding hidden things. It’s a very relaxed show about fitting in and seeing the magic in normal days.
Why Watch: Extremely peaceful and pleasant. It’s a stress-free zone where the biggest problem is finding the right herb for a spell.
4. Barakamon / 2014 | 12 Eps
Seishu is a young calligrapher sent to a small island after he gets angry about his work. The people there, especially a loud little girl, don’t care about his art fame. They just drag him into their daily lives. It’s about learning to relax and finding inspiration in unexpected places. Watch here : Crunchyroll
Why Watch: Hilarious and heartwarming. It’s about learning to find joy and inspiration in the simple, a bit chaotic, and reality of life.
5. Horimiya / 2021 | 13 Eps
Hori is popular at school. Miyamura is quiet and keeps to himself. Outside of school, they are both different people. They agree to keep each other’s secrets and become friends, then maybe more. It’s a sweet show about being yourself with someone. Watch here : Crunchyroll
Why Watch: A very grounded and sweet romance about the relief of being your complete self with someone who gets you.
6. Tsuredure Children / 2017 | 12 Eps (Short Eps)
This follows several different couples in high school. Each pair deals with the awkward parts of having a crush, like trying to confess, going on a first date, or figuring out what “going out” even means. It’s funny and very relatable. Watch here : Crunchyroll
Why Watch: Highly relatable and very funny. It nails the specific, cringey, and sweet moments of teenage love in quick, digestible scenes.
7. A Place Further Than The Universe / 2018 | 13 Eps
Four girls decide to do something big before they finish high school: go to Antarctica. The show is about them working part-time jobs, getting ready, and becoming a team. It’s about friendship and the feeling of doing something important for yourself.
Why Watch: Incredibly inspiring. It captures the feeling of wanting to do something big with your youth and the power of friendship to make it happen.
8. Tanaka-kun is Always Listless/ 2016 | 12 Eps
Tanaka’s main goal is to be as lazy as possible. His friend Oota helps him stay that way. The whole show is about Tanaka finding new, creative ways to relax while the people around him try to include him in things without using up his energy. It’s very chill and funny.
Why Watch: A uniquely chill and witty comedy. The humour is gentle and stems from the characters’ complete acceptance of Tanaka’s mission to do nothing.
9. Hitori Bocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu / 2019 | 12 Eps
Bocchi has no friends and is very, very shy. Her childhood friend says they can’t talk again until Bocchi makes friends with everyone in her new class. The show is about her trying, one very awkward conversation at a time. It’s cringy but in a nice way.
Why Watch: Surprisingly warm and funny. You can’t help but root for Bocchi as she faces her biggest fear: other people.
10. The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague / 2023 | 12 Eps
Himuro, whose snow spirit heritage makes him create ice when flustered, has a quiet crush on his calm coworker, Fuyutsuki. A slow, warm office romance with magical, fluffy moments. Watch here : Crunchyroll
Why Watch: It’s like a blanket, warm, fluffy blanket. Zero drama, cozy vibes. Perfect for when you want something sweet, relaxing, and heartwarming. Also, there’s a cute surprise hidden in the episodes! Check out : Winter vibes with – The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
11. Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! / 2020 | 12 Eps
Three girls in high school want to make an anime. They have big ideas but no money or support from the school. The show follows them as they problem-solve, draw storyboards, and try to make their vision real with whatever they can find. It’s creative and exciting.
Why Watch: A pure celebration of creativity and passion. It makes the process of making art feel like the most exciting adventure possible.
12. Komi Can’t Communicate (Season 1) / 2021 | 12 Eps
Tadano, an average high school boy, discovers that the beautiful and revered Komi has a severe communication disorder. He makes it his goal to help her make 100 friends, starting with him. Watch here : Netflix
Why Watch: While not exclusively winter, its early episodes have a soft, winter-school aesthetic. it’s about patience, understanding, and the quiet warmth of friendship. It radiates a gentle, uplifting feel perfect for the season.
13. Sk8 the Infinity / 2021 | 12 Eps
Reki loves skateboarding at a secret, illegal race course at night. He introduces his new friend Langa to it. Langa has never skated but was a snowboarder. The show is about their friendship, learning new tricks, and racing against other skaters with big personalities.
Why Watch: Pure, stylish, over-the-top fun. It’s about passion, friendship, and the thrill of doing what you love, all with a great soundtrack.
14. Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle / 2020 | 12 Eps
A princess gets kidnapped by demons. Instead of being scared, she’s just annoyed that the dungeon bed is uncomfortable. She keeps escaping her cell to find better pillows and blankets, causing chaos for the demons who kidnapped her. It’s silly and light.
Why Watch: A brilliantly silly comedy. The princess is the real antagonist, and the demons’ exasperation is consistently hilarious.
15. Love After World Domination / 2022 | 12 Eps
The leader of a superhero team and a general of an evil organisation are secretly dating. They must keep their intense, sweet romance hidden from their warring factions. Watch here : Crunchyroll
Why Watch: A hilarious and adorable parody of superhero shows. The core is a super-sweet romance between two people whose jobs say they should be enemies.
And that’s a wrap-up up and we hope that our ’15 Top-Tier Short Anime Perfect For The Winter, Christmas, and New Year vibes‘ list should give you plenty of anime to check out this winter. All these shows are easy to get into, quick to finish, and won’t leave you with a headload. They’re the kind of nice stories about people figuring stuff out and having a nice time while they do it.
Pick what fits your mood, start watching, and just enjoy. That’s the whole point, after all.
Happy viewing, and we’ll see you next time.❤️
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