Iyashikei (translated as “healing”) anime are shows that you can put on after a hard day to relax and unwind, feeling the troubles of real life melt away as you enter a world where conflicts are solved with love and understanding rather than violence, and everyone is a good person if you dig down deep enough. Even though they may not be enough to make you forget about this dumpster fire of a year we’re living in, at least iyashikei anime is wholesome enough to take the edge off for a little while. So let’s check out five of our recent favorites, shall we?

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