15 Cozy Anime to Put You in a Good Mood

Some people like to relax by binge-watching their favorite anime, and the industry has noticed. In fact, there's an entire genre of anime known as "iyashikei," meaning "healing," referring to anime meant to have a soothing effect on viewers. These series make up for what they lack in conflict with a focus on atmosphere, relationships, and making the most mundane things in life appealing. "Iyashikei" series, often considered a subset of slice-of-life series, have origins in the 1970s, but started becoming more popular a few decades later. Even before becoming mainstream, there have been series that have reflected its ideal.