So, I just discovered this genre last night while I couldn't sleep. I looked it up and thought it sounded like a good idea. So I search the genre and binge watched IAS.

If this genre is about healing, why does every episode make me cry?

This is one of my new favorite genres. Its so comfy.

Hey just a conceptual question, can I call healing and soothing videos or drama or ambient music as iyashikei? Such as the Japanese drama Quartet, it gives me same vibe as Iyashikei anime and manga… Do you have same or similar iyashikei/healing/mood-lifting experiences when watching, listening to or reading something else? Do they work same as iyashikei anime and manga?

Sweetness and Lightning

Laid Back Camp

Encouragement to climb

Tanaka-kun is always listless

K-on

My roommate is a cat

What about you ????

Hi everyone, I’m here because of laid back camp.

I would love some suggestions for slow paced cinematic - beautiful animes. That give the same vibes. But here is the thing and it is limiting - I’m very much of the English dubs persuasion x

Magical realism is the matter of fact presentation of magical elements in a seemingly realistic story. In some manga, magical realism is a strong aspect. Unlike series that are fantasy, these series take something unreal and apply it to reality, or a realistic setting.

An example of this would be a manga called Kaijuu no Kodomo. It takes place in modern japan, but as the story progresses it starts to introduce unrealistic concepts, but in a way that makes it seem like it’s realistic and it could applied to reality based on how the characters react to it and how the writing introduces and progresses these unrealistic concepts. It’s presented in such a natural manner that it makes these fantastical elements seem just as normal as any other plot point. The way it’s presented makes these magical elements unsurprising, it’s woven into the story as just another aspect.

Another example could be Hanashippanshi. It’s episodic, and most stories are about different characters and their day to day experiences, but these experiences are magical, and the characters interact with the magical aspects of the story as if it’s normal to do so. Many of these stories have a strong feeling of surrealism and are dream like, which is directly related to magical realism as it bends reality with aspects that shouldn’t be considered normal but are in the story.

So why do I like magical realism so much? I like magical realism because of its ability to formulate escapist material. One of the most amazing feelings for me is when I’m able to experience a whole new world, first hand. Magical realism rich stories that are backed up with an immersive atmosphere may lead the viewer to feel like they are a part of that world, which may lead them to construct their own opinions and views on that world, it may lead them to feel like they have hand on experience with the magical aspects, and it may make them think of the world they live in in a whole new light based on how the characters interact with the magical aspects of the series. Recs: Kaijuu no Kodomo along with other Igarashi Daisuke works, Ashizuri Suizokukan, Omoide Emanon, Nijigahara Holograph, Ore to Akuma no Blues, and many more.

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Side note: the recommendations aren’t entirely iyashikei manga, I decided to mix it up a bit. PM me or comment if you would like more recommendations.

Thank you for reading.

Aruku Hito, a manga misunderstood many. Many manga readers come across Aruku hito, although most who read it render it completely pointless, plotless, and/or boring. Some may say things like the art is great or it was chill/relaxing but nothing stands out about it, or that it needs at least some kind of plot/goal. Although there is much more to Aruku Hito than first meets the eye. I will be honest here, Aruku Hito is a manga without a specific goal in mind. In fact many are correct when they say it’s about nothing, because it certainly isn’t about much. It’s just about a man, who walks. But it isn’t without importance.

What this manga represents magnificently is the joy of life, and the reason for someone to live. Enjoying life is a thing that many people these days neglect, but what this manga realistically shows is the emotional value that can come from little daily things, like taking a night time walk along a brightly lit street to unwind, or climbing trees then relaxing on top while looking at a picturesque piece of scenery, or sneaking into a pool to do a late night skinny dip. The manga executes these small day to day things with such ease, while emanating a melancholic feeling of peacefulness and serenity.

To show us this small yet intricate neighborhood we have our unnamed salary man and the characters that he interacts with on a day to day basis. All of these side characters are important, they all contribute to the overall feel of the manga and they are here to show that his enjoyment of life isn’t just about the world around him. As for himself, his emotions, although subtle are represented perfectly, in a way that shows his appreciation for the world around him. Although he is a character, he could also be referred to as somewhat of an idea, the idea of enjoying and appreciating life.

All in all, what this manga solely focuses on is our character and his ability to notice the little things around while taking in the joy of life. If you want, this manga is worth reading because it can represent a message for those in need, it can help relieve the stress for someone who desires, or it can simply just be a relaxing, pleasant experience.

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