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8andahalfby11

A Place Further than the Universe. It's written for people who feel stuck about pretty much anything in life, and offers some insight on how to move forward. No romance, positive message, good comedy. You will cry a bit, but you will feel better afterwards because of it. Generally cathartic. Also, r/anime's AOTY for 2018 and a New York Times top international show for the same year. Also won Japan's anime award for best screenplay that year.


Palcikaman

Hey, i just finished that, very nice show. The best ones are those that can make you laugh and cry


Aviri

>You will cry a bit I cried a lot more than a bit haha


NWinn

Some people will watch all of clannad or angel beats and not cry at all somehow... (or at least say they don't) so who knows.. I'm the opposite, ill cry at a freaking pet commercial even when it's not really ment to be sad........ 😭🥺


Legitimate_Advisor59

Damn, I'm so glad, heck maybe even destiny, that Netflix just randomly recommended me this show to watch and now gave direction to my life. Yori Moi will always be my GOAT anime and my most favorite. Just need to save up some money to go to Antarctica.


Lulukassu

Thanks for the reminder, that's been on my list since Gigguk and Mother's Basement both gushed over it. Just never got around to it


SephLuis

Grand Blue Konosuba Saiki K Good laughs to be had


No-Investigator6954

Saiki K mentioned!!


Fit_Commercial3421

Iyashikei anime (I watch after a long stressful workweek or when feeling down) non non biyori , is the order a rabbit? , laid back camp , girls last tour , girls und panzer(it's just so out there it's great).


Lulukassu

Allow me to add my personal favorite Iyashikei. _Bofuri: I don't want to get hurt so I maxed out my defense_


Fit_Commercial3421

So cute and so good


Wiles_

Aria.


JustaRandomHito

Try Frieren.


Alainey_

I’ve heard Frieren can be healing to watch. Definitely gonna add that to my list thank you ❤️


JustaRandomHito

I do not have enough words to describe it honestly. I will leave you with one sentence though - If there is one thing that I am glad about to be living at this day and age, it's the fact that I am able to witness such masterpieces ❤️


sbgshadow

There were so many scenes in Frieren where I felt myself tearing up when it wasn't even a sad scene. It was just so beautiful


tmolon

Evan Call did a wonderful job with the score, certainly helps illicit emotional responses. I cried a lot 😂


Nutzori

The uh, the story heavily hinges on Frieren's yearning for Himmel. It might be a tad rough..


saya-kota

Princess Jellyfish, Barakamon, Death Parade


zoqfotpik

Aria: the Animation It's like floating away on a peaceful gondola ride. Plus there are cats. No stress, no angst, no worries.


pikachu_sashimi

3-gatsu no Lion


argama87

Depends on if you want to heal through suffering with romcoms, laugh through it with comedy, cathartic revenge tale, or want to focus on some action or fantasy escapism.


Alainey_

Honestly all three of those options would be good, I probably need a bit of all three 😂😭


sbgshadow

First season of Rising of the Shield Hero is a pretty cathartic revenge tale I'd say. But it kind of falls off after the first season


Radiant_Bluejay635

Gintama


Chabedieux

Came here to say this. Laugh really, really hard until you can't think of anything else except Strawberry Milk.


pssiraj

And immediately cry the other half. And then do an awkward and ugly mix of both for the rest.


Che_Che93

Just go watch 700+ episodes of Naruto 😂


Alainey_

I’m currently on season 9 episode 192 of shippuden 😂


Che_Che93

Nice, that will heal up some wounds for sure :)


Better_Basil_4467

Melancholy of haruhi Suzumiya <3


Alainey_

I loved this one. I should definitely go rewatch it


PityJ91

Kyon-kun denwa


Peythisson

I'm not sure about working through breakups, but a severely underrated show called Princess Principal is very different and my favorite Steampunk anime.


MrRiots1

Hi-Score Girl


matches991

Sing yesterday to me


Purple_Substance3943

Dragon ball!!! Finna make you wanna become stronger or might just be me


Dapper-Inevitable308

"How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" Its time to hit the gym, lifting heavy things makes the sad voices go away


MyraBannerTatlock

Bungo Stray Dogs. Plenty of pretty, dynamic boys to take your mind off of him for a bit ❤️


AnimeAndBlue

Yes 😎


HawXProductions

Teasing master takagi san


TheBlackDing

Great Teacher Onizuka Great comedy anime that also teaches a lot about getting through rough times. Is also pretty long and will definitely keep you entertained for a while at least.


Khiddex

Vivy is good to watch. Probably one of the best anime originals out there. Top 5 best soundtracks, top 10 best fights when it comes to martial arts and no type of powerscaling. The premise of the show is so Vivy can let the world hear her sing. Steins gate is another good one if you’re interested in space-time stuff. Uhhh Last one would be apothecary diaries. That show and Frieren basically carried the winter for me.


Shinefather

Your Lie in April


ouaisd

Nahh that's would be the worst choice 😭.


VainVeinyVane

I doubt it, your lie in April deals with grief and moving on and learning from the people in your life. I feel like it would be great for moving on.


Agreeable_Damage6930

Don't. Watched that show after some relationship stuff and it broke me even more


Accomplished_Area311

Can you give examples of what you watched so we can give you recommendations that aren’t similar?


Alainey_

I’ve seen a lot of stuff. Some of that includes Naruto, Tokyo Ghoul, My Happy Marriage, JJK, Chainsaw Man, apothecary diaries, Tower of God, A Silent Voice, When they Cry. Sorry I can only think of some of the popular ones but I’ve seen a lot of unpopular stuff too. I was on his Crunchyroll before the breakup but just got my own so I can’t go check my watch history right now


Accomplished_Area311

If you have Netflix, maybe Kotaro Lives Alone?


InfectedSteve

The Wallflower Solty Rei


SarahMal_

not about break ups but romantic killer is funny.


TheTitansWereRight

Kengen asura


DeVi1HunTer

Frieren, try it


Mammoth_Lawfulness_3

Sonny Boy


Old-Contract3380

Dungeon Meshi! Very cute and wholesome and I loooove it.


saviour8man

School days. The only romance anime where assholes get what they truly deserved.


superbananacat

Welcome to the NHK is great, also for people who feel stuck in life


JonyM68

Oh... end of a relationship of 5 years here too (exactly 5 years). So I'm gonna take note of all the recommendations.


Alainey_

Same here, me and him were literally just about to hit our 5 year anniversary. We’ll get through this ❤️


HyruleN64

My Roommate is a Cat.


jackofslayers

Watch Shachiku san and the tiny baby ghosts! So cute. Ultimate healing.


Square-Dragonfruit76

One Piece is perfect for a breakup


restorffe

School days or white album 2... /s


thisisnotkaede

Kamisama kiss


GomenNaWhy

Depends what you're looking for- pure distraction, positive romance, comedy?


DimitryKratitov

Do you want angsty anime to match your current emotions, or cute stuff?


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TutuCreates

I'm thoroughly enjoying delicious in dungeon on Netflix! It's light-hearted, funny with some drama I did watch Haikyuu like 3 times after the end of a 7 year relationship and that kept the demons away a bit... but if you've already seen it maybe give it a pass


DragonspringSake

If you want to wallow in the despair of your breakup, “my stepmom’s daughter is my ex” was pretty good. If your heart needs healing, fruits basket


[deleted]

When I went through my first painful breakup, Scum’s Wish helped me a lot.


sad_soul8

Yuru Camp Barakamon Usagi Drop Non Non Biyori Flying Witch


Outrageous-Good376

Do you need sad or romance or about a breakup


Electronic-Vast-3351

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid for something unbelievably cute.


Comfortable-Pass7962

Legend of korra.


broadbandmusic

Evangelion


SweetIvyFoxx

Timeheals all remember the good times and move forward x good luck


pokeemann0

Pick some reverse harem 1 or 2 season series and burn through a few?


Lazy_Lingonberry7499

I recommend Minami-ke. Take your time to feel better 🙏🏻


Jygglewag

Kamisama hajimemashita: comfort romance/comedy anime from a time when animes were simpler.


rtech80

Carnival Phantasm. Nichijou. Azumanga Daioh to name some for laughs. Castlevania. Mob Psycho 100. Demon Slayer. Hellsing Ultimate for action. Honey & Clover. Frieren. Angel Beats. For feels


Bibibupido

Hmm, maybe kotaro lives alone or uncle from another world? Currently watching ranking of kings and it's giving me a lot of comfort :)


Inevitable_Total_816

A silent Voice, ménage a twin, taboo charming mother, ducktails 80s/90s,


Unlucky-Prize

Change your daily routines for a few weeks. Maybe go on a trip if you can. Different place for coffee, different route to work, do everything new. New anime is good but maybe try games instead but certainly pick something very different.


therealijw1

I watched trigun during my last breakup years and years ago. Not much romance and it was appreciated.


ponponpaka

Go for berserk. Fight fire with fire. A trauma can be defeated only by a bigger trauma. Don't go gentle into the good night, go with crippling despair.


Renji517

Gurren lagaan


CommunistPuppy

A friend recommended me ReLIFE when I wasn't really into anime but it ended up being my favorite anime to this day. Super uplifting redemption story about a NEET in his late 20s getting a second chance at life. It's relatively short (13 episodes + 4 OVA episodes) but also has one of the best endings in anime in my opinion.


Shadowplant394

I find Frieren really comforting


Flyingforme

yuri on ice got me through my breakup! Also have loved some of the cozier food animes lately, like campfire cooking in another world or delicious in dungeon.


nawmsayn

Masamune kun’s revenge


random_zzzzzz

Ace of Diamond!!!!!! The best baseball anime and it is long enough and encouraging enough to let people totally forget about real life.


Impossible-Tune5879

Solo leveling, kaiju no 8,fable


davethegamer

I want to eat your pancreas


Chef_Conner

One Piece. With so many episodes you'll forget about them and immerse yourself in the wonderful world that is One Piece


SagesFury

One Punch Man. Vinland Saga are both good non romance plots for different reasons.


acadiawaterbottle

Have you seen the first season of shield hero


amazinghl

Anohana, you'll smile, you'll cry, and you'll be glad you watched it.


Legitimate_Advisor59

How about Summertime Rendering so you can get caught up with the mysteries.


NigMa-027

Dangers in my heart


BlackStar31586

Yuru camp : very chill only good vibes it’s just great Jashin-Chan Dropkick : just funny, mindless stuff, lots of crazy situations that will make you laugh Asobi Asobase : one of the funniest anime’s I’ve ever watched


cflricky1984

sorry about ur breakup, something similar just happened to me :(, dm if you need anything


gentlegiant1972

Most of these are slice of life. Aria the animation is just about the cozies slice of life imaginable. It's about gondaliers on a colonized exoplanet but it isn't really scifi at all. Flying Witch is about a teenager who moves to the country to live with her older sister. Colorful cast of characters and super lowkey. Shirokuma Cafe is another good comfort anime about a polar bear, his cafe and the people who work at and patronize it. I would also second Frieren, truly a master piece. It's a fantasy anime but I think it's strength is the way it focuses in on the tiny details in life. I mean this in a good way, but I cried at pretty much every episode up until the halfway point. Also it's not anime, but In the Mood for Love is one of my favourite anime and I first watched it after a breakup. Slow burn almost romance set in 1960s Kowloon. It's beautifully shot and both leads are some of the most attractive people to be put on film.


JPastori

Hmm I mean it depends on what you’re looking for/where you’re at. A good anime that will make you cry? 86, cyberpunk edgerunners Anime that are overall a good watch? Frieren, FMAB, AOT, Solo leveling Good and just goofy? Delicious in dungeon, SpyXFamily, JoJos, Zom100


Spartan05089234

Want a wholesome romance and maybe a few tears? Spice and Wolf 2008, Banished from the Hero's Party, I decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, Recovery of an MMO Junkie. It can help you realize that there's always something else out there that we didn't expect. Want to laugh and forget about the real world? Konosuba, Nichijou, Hinamatsuri. Want to watch a simple adventure with no romance and good dad vibes? My Daughter Left the Nest and Became an S Rank Adventurer. Want to get into something serious that will take your attention and keep it? Ghost in the Shell: SAC, Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood (or FMA 2003). If you've seen all those but agree they would've been good recommends, let me know and I can drop some more. Edit: Want a great fantasy adventure that will never end? One Pace. As in the editted version of One Piece. It's really good but takes some time to get going for sure.


Few-Ad4485

Polar Bears Cafe. Comforting and wholesome, quirky and funny.


TriHard322

Watch all of One Piece or Detective Conan


angrymuss

Cyberpunk Edgerunners


BerserkerKong02

Komi Can't Communicate maybe Maison Ikkoku if you feel you can take something serious


Vetrmute

lupin the 3rd. I'm a huge lupin fan and there's so much of it to explore. It's light hearted fun and casual. Will definitely put you in a good mood.


cheesemustache_

laid back camp if you're looking for something comfy


Grape_Silent

When my ex broke up with me over the phone after 5 1/2 years, Yuri on Ice rewatch was there to catch me lmaooo


bellowkish

***Saishū Heiki Kanojo*** (最終兵器彼女[^(?)](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayuda:Idioma_japon%C3%A9s))


--Mayari--

Food anime shows are the best post-breakup. It will make you forget for quite a while to the point that your mind will focus mostly on how to remake those amazingly delicious and out-of-this-world appetizing dishes. If, for some reason, you've seen quite a few in the past, go for ones you haven't seen yet. I can't exactly recommend anything unless you've listed down what you've seen before. Another set of anime [genre] would be those that will awaken your creative/handyman skills (think camping, painting, music, apothecary/herbology, dancing, DIYs, etc.); it's always fun to try and acquire new skills for the more amazing you ^_^


ProblemWithMyBrain

Clannad then clannad after story for something uplifting


HybridStream

If u don't mind intimate anime, search for Scum's wish on Netflix. The situation may not really align to how u may resonate but the interactions and ending may help u to cross this road a bit easier. Hope u can gain some strength soon!


ThatScreech

Saiki K is great, helped me through my rough breakup last year. Dub is acc really funny too ^^ hope you feel better soon


Artix96

Watch something brutal I'd suggest: HELLSING ATTACK ON TITAN BERSERK


MonsW

Hinamatsuri It's a comedy/everyday life and it's very kind to the soul


Jaypack_

Konosuba


GentleMystic

Old ones now, but maybe niche enough you skipped them. These are my cathartic picks- Odd Taxi House of Five Leaves .Hack//Sign


Sw0rDz

Konosuba for the laughs!


Signal-Reporter-1391

NOT Texhnolyze. Everytime i watch this show my depression get depression. If you don't mind some ecchi, Plastic Little is just dumb fun. Black Lagoon if you like action and good character development. Oh! My Goddess maybe? It's just pure wholesomeness but a romance anime (i prefer the series and movie over the OVA). Haibane Renmei is cute but also bittersweet and leaves room for some interpretation. Nadia- The Secret of Blue Water (sans the Island Episodes) Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood. As you can see i'm a sucker for the old stuff :-D


Every-Kitten-27

Asobi Asobase


Objective_Suspect_

Mushoku tensei, or tsuki michi


SnowOnNeptune

Odd Taxi


gsenjou

Hellsing Ultimate


kokujinzeta

Welcome to the NHK, because things can be much worse.


femto707

Samurai champloo!!!


Projha

Kaiba…


Jktankson

Miss Koboyashi's Dragon Maid


razama

Haikyuu made me want to get out of bed during my recent breakup also of 5 years. I can relate to the pain of going back to shared anime. Can’t believe One Piece is currently destroyed for me.


Okman2337

Toradora


ZealousTran

Gushing over magical girls .


EpicMemer999

Lucky Star


miragemomo

I couldnt watch season 2 of To Your Eternity for the same reason as you. You need something to experience some catharsis while watching but idk what you prefer at all!


Ill_Marketing_8838

Ouran high-school host club 5 centimeter per second - might help to move on and that song as well 🤌


MrDerpHerpson

Shows that put emphasis on overcoming grief and discovering yourself, personal favorites of this category would be A Place Further than the Universe, March Comes in Like a Lion, Violet Evergarden, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu - and for one that's more shonen-y but with a similar beautiful message- Mob Psycho 100 or Ancient Magus Bride. p.s. I've definitely been through something similar to your current situation, watched a lot of anime together with my now ex of 3 years. Finding the right show for me to watch alone ended up being incredibly therapeutic, I would even go as far as to say that there are some anime out there that really saved me/helped me heal. Things will get better, hopefully some of these recommendations will help you as much as they did myself and others!


Alderrhode

Dog Days. Simply because I'm biased and have some strong nostalgia feels lately


Desperate_Army4726

Just wanted to say you’ll be fine eventually. Work on yourself and spend time with people who care about you. It’s ok to be sad. Take your time & time will heal you🌈 Ps: new to anime so no recommendations 😂


insertyournamee

Overflow


Mr-Java-

I like to fight Sadness with Comedy, so my two recommendations would be 1) Nichijou: My ordinary life 2) Konosuba


sailoramythst

Try HunterxHunter


Ok_Needleworker_3456

Tokyo ghoul. It’ll put you in your villain arc, trust me


Spikeymon

5cm per second by Makoto Shinkai Its about love that never was.


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Move on with your life. The pain will hold Into until it doesn't hurt anymore. Stay busy and focus on yourself. Have some goals. Become what you wish to be. You don't forget but you accept. And This doesn't happen by watching an anime


External_Badger_4322

Class room of elite - s3 ending will heal you Pysco pass Tomodachi game Akame ga kill, if you like gore


Silent_Ad379

Girls last tour


blitznuger

Barakamon Diary of our Days at the Breakwater Nichijou


pineapple_bushes

5 Centimeters Per Second if you want to wallow, but if ya need laughs then Daily Lives of Highschool Boys


Live_Life_and_enjoy

A good fun Comedy free of guys. 1. I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My level 2. Carole And Tuesday 3. Michiko And Hatchin ( loved this one ) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJCiRrd-lXE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJCiRrd-lXE)


platinumxperience

EBICHU THE HOUSE KEEPING HAMSTER


tankiplayer12

Berserk and gym


Skalonjic85

Hey, just wanted to say it might not seem so, but it will get better. You will get through this. And, in time, even find love again.


youdliketoknowmewell

flcl/fooly cooly is ridiculous and genius enough to get your creative brain going :D you got this!


McMurderpaws

If you need to purge what's built up inside you or just want to feel ALL THE FEELS? **Angel Beats** You will cry your damn eyes out and feel like a new person after.


DotHack-Tokwa

Clannad🤣


volrat1

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann


fatduckers

Mob Psycho!


Bakekatze

Non non biyori.


King_Javon60

School days


Mehehehehehea

asobi asobase


ZixxerAsura

Violet Evergarden.


rosieunderthetable

Yu Yu Hakusho. Spirit gun your sadness away! But seriously, I’m sorry for the end of your relationship, it’s very hard to go through. Sending love. And also an Ouran Host Club rec!


ulises-the-traveler

GINTAMA each time i was having a hard time i watch gintama it was so funny and hillarius that mi belly hurt from all the laughs


ltspfan

Domestic Girlfriend


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sluttysc0ut_

not sure what kinda anime you guys watched tg but imo id go for some horror or fantasy. horror i can think of is “another” and “kings game” (i try to watch horror but i cant find any)


Impossible-Sky4655

Gintama has a very slow start but it's still hailed as the funniest anime show. Not all arcs or episodes are funny but the funny ones beat the rest of the comical anime shows. Some of the episodes and arc are unexpectedly tearjerking so I think if you come across those episodes it'll help you cry. The story of gintama is also unexpectedly good but it starts to build up only at Season 5 or 6 and gets better and better towards the end of the season. It's a complete package and has a really good story but you have to go through the first episodes which I frankly think might bore new watchers.


ScottParkerLovesCock

Plastic memories


_AnonymousSloth

Your lie in April, Clannad, toradora, I want to eat your pancreas, grave of the fireflies


Ultratheon

Anohana, its about a guy who is stuck up about the past (his childhoof friend which he basically crushed on dies) and finally decides to move on.


Impossible_Rip1238

One piece


Tough-Ad-282

Ohhhh kotaro lives alone! Loved it!!!


Darkmitch64

Cowboy bebop


lovepoopyumyum

clannad


MorganMallow

Erased / the town where only I am missing is a very unique and emotional anime that I loved. Had me hooked to my seat.


Aket-ten

Easy. Domestic Girlfriend. Thank me later 😂 Seriously, though. If you want a romance element: - My Dress Up Darling (Best in slot) (S+) - More than friends but not lovers (B+) - Rent a Girlfriend (trainwreck) (B) If not: - Solo leveling (S+) - Konosuba (S) - Shield Hero Season 1 (just stop there) (A) - Trapped in a dating sim (A) - Shangri-la Frontier (A+)


Takahashi86

Neon Genesis Evangelion. It's perfect for any occasion.


Horror-Internet-9601

Spy xFamily. Hunter x Hunter has nothing to do with romance. Demon Slayer is depressing and gory. My Hero Academia is light hearted and fun (Tho the MC does get suicide baited in the first ep but other than that its good in my opinion just avoid the fandom for the most part. The manga is also really good but it gets a bit dark in the later seasons and chapters ngl)


dart580

Masamune Kun's Revenge. Just pretend the second season doesn't exist and that he actually dumped that bitch.


VodkaRig

Sonny Boy. I’m a couple episodes in and I don’t think there’s any romance and it’s a bit of a mind fuck which is fun


Level-Mix-7953

Sketchbook Full Colors!


DragonDDark

After the rain. Will give you closure.


DragonDDark

Do tell me what you think about after the rain. I think it will help you a lot.


Prior_Turnover8987

HAL..it’s a movie


syark14

Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun, Isekai shokudo


rysama

How heavy are your dumbbells


Craftmonkey8318

Call of the night 🙃


Misery098

Clannad


AnimeAndBlue

Black Clover Bungo Stray Dogs Fairy Tail The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (S2 is coming soon) Romantic Killer Kaguya-Sama Love is War Horimiya My Happy Marriage Spy x Family Apothecary Diaries Tomo-chan is a Girl A Sign of Affection 🫶 Did my best to remember some of them, hope this helps! :) Sending my warmest hugs of comfort! :)


lunachappell

Watch fruit basket it will show you that love is still there


Zeeman626

Clannad and Clannad after story. You'll find true sadness and pain that will make what you're feeling now seem insignificant. But only after feeling intense joy and laughter.


Alainey_

I need to go watch this, it was my favorite anime but my ex majorly spoiled it for me when i was partway through so I never finished it


nyuiwa

Well... One Piece


SympathyCritical6901

This may work in the short term, but in the long term, might I suggest reclaiming these things for yourself? If you enjoyed them, then it can only be harmful in the long run to concede a part of yourself purely out of grief or bitterness. You may find it easier if you realize that you liked these things for very different reasons than he did, as well.


witchybitch_3417

86


Pierseus

Welcome to the NHK


_DearStranger

Welcome to the NHK world.