The Japanese word "iyashi" (癒し) means healing, and the term "iyashikei" refers to anime and manga that "heal" the audience by instilling a calming feeling or evoking emotional catharsis. Almost always, Iyashikei stories have peaceful, somewhat mundane, and nostalgic atmospheres. The settings are idyllic with little or no conflict, and the narratives focus on personal reflection, heartwarming moments, a vague sense of melancholy, and/or an appreciation for the small things in life.
Iyashikei is a theme within the Slice of Life genre, and thus the conditions for both defintions must be met for the tag. Pets-themed stories are a subcategory of Iyashikei, so they are not double-tagged.
Living with her grandpa who owns a coffee shop, these are the adventures of Aka, an innocent child.
Imagine there is a bar with many weird kinds of food and drinks that might bring you to another world! The bar, so-called "Nobu" is located in a alley of the old city Aitheria. (Source: MU)
The story takes place in Seto Inland Sea and is about a girl who likes taking pictures.
Bincho-tan (びんちょうタン, Binchōtan) (also Binchō-tan) is a mascot character, created by mangaka Takahito Ekusa (江草天仁, Ekusa Takahito) and produced by game goods company Alchemist. The name is a play on words: binchōtan (備長炭, binchōtan) is a kind of charcoal, which is mainly used for cooking. However, -tan is a suffix created by the mispronunciation of chan. Relating to this dajare, the main cast is the moe anthropomorphic representations of different types of charcoal. (Source: Wikipedia)
Yuru Camp△ anthology by various mangaka.
An anthology comic of Kemono Friends by various mangaka.
A slice of life of high school girls in the early summer. Shiozaki Haruno is a 17-year-old girl who loves her motor cycle, HONDA's Giorno. She lives in remote highlands and longs for a vivid life in a city. Encounters with people staying at Haruno's parents' boardinghouse encourage her to step forward to her dream.
Kokoro is a girl that works with her two older sisters at a library with the same name at hers. The problem is that the library is far away from the nearast town so people seldom come to the library. Follow Kokoro and her sisters as they try to uphold the legacy of their father. It's a lighthearted, slice-of-life manga. (Source: MU)
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A young girl moves to the seaside town of Kumogaura. Wandering under dazzling sun and ever-changing stars, she searches for meaning in an item from her past. The Other Side of the Clouds is a record of those hazy, dream-like days in the mysterious little town by the sea. An atmospheric snapshot into the casual youth, a blossoming friendship, and the desire to travel. (Source: Glacier Bay Books)
There's this pub (Izakaya) that was supposed to be in a certain place in Kanto region of Japan called "Gen." After opening the door one day, it was found to be connected to the city of Parisia, the Kingdom of the Eastern Kingdom... Individual residents from a foreign world such as fallen monks, warriors, noble female knight, daughters of noisy famous aristocrats, etc. all visited the peculiar izakaya which they've never seen before, and gradually they'll become fans of the dishes... A foreign world gourmet fantasy has finally started! (Source: Takarajimasha, translated)
An anthology comic of Yama no Susume by various mangaka.
An anthology of Hanayamata by various mangaka.
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Yume Kikuchi, a girl who can use magic, goes to Tokyo to be an apprentice mage to the handsome Masami Oyamada (a professional mage). In Tokyo, Yume learns about magic, helping people, and various other things on her way to being a mage. But she soon also finds out that even just magic alone isn't enough to make someone truly happy... (Source: ANN)
Spin-off manga of Super Cub. It focuses on the character Reiko years before she met Koguma and Shii.
Sick of his job and the city, Youhei "Kuma" Sakuma has a grand plan—to start anew in the countryside and live off the land. Thing is, he hasn't told his wife yet, nor does he know the first thing about growing rice. Between crooked houses, swarms of bugs, and grueling work under the sun, the city slicker Kuma and his wife Miyu get a crash course in country life. But at the end of the day, with beer in hand as they take in the sights, they begin to understand that country life can be real hard, but real good. (Source: Kodansha USA)
Kishida, a serious office-worker who loves his job, but every Wednesday at 12, his other job begins. That is, to make lunch for Towa, an easy-going girl who often gets sucked into her work and forgets to eat. Pancakes in Hawaii, steamed buns in a far-away nightlife, on the way home from work, ramen and beer that make you smile. Food meets wonderful situations. Enjoying delicious food with you in the best places imaginable. This is the story of a Wednesday that connects lunch and love! (Source: Flex Comix, translated)
Moco wakes up and finds herself in a town full of curious people! Watch as she adjusts to life in this town full of cats.
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Souichirou's wife's wanted to retire to the countryside, but soon after they achieve this dream, she dies. So he won't be left alone, their pet cat Nii turns into a talking nekomata, a two-tailed yokai cat. Together they share a heartwarming slow life, cooking and eating delicious food surrounded by nature. Enjoy freshly baked bread, handmade jam, fluffy omelets, and seasonal vegetables with the members of this unusual household. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
An anthology comic of Kemono Friends by various mangaka.
Well-known mishaps and new encounters await Hayate, Shun, Takayuki and Soma in their colorful everyday life. Moments that are deeply embarrassing to some bear unexpected insights for others.
At a particular shopping district located in an old Tokyo neighborhood, humans and cats seem to live together in peace. But these cats aren't your ordinary felines! They are spirits, whose human forms allow them to go about their days undetected amongst the other locals. And the truth is, this neighborhood attracts some rather unique problems because of its residents. Chisato, a shop owner and the only human aware of the cat spirits' presence, and Kotora, a young cat spirit band together in attempt to solve the various predicaments they encounter. But will luck be on their side? (Source: Shodensha)
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Meet Aka, Kuro, Cha, Shiro, the Roly-Poly Pups, and the rest of this colorful cast of adorable Shiba Inu dogs! Whether they're venturing out into stormy weather in a raincoat, lazing at the beach, napping in a cozy dog bed, or eagerly eyeing dinner someone left out on the table, their fun (and sometimes mischievous) antics are sure to delight. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
In this heartwarming series, Hana stumbles upon a special coffee shop where the spirits of the dead still linger. Each soul has a story, everyone has a final wish. By helping them, Hana finds another side of herself and those around her. (Source: Tappytoon)
Former Tokyoite Himeno Toyokawa is a sweet, playful high schooler who's recently moved to Tajimi City with her grandmother and widower (and bankrupt) father, who owns a cafe. Naturally, she's eager to find a place to fit in at her new high school. So when she discovers the Pottery Club, she decides to give it a shot, even though she has some very personal history with pottery... (Source: ANN)
Momoka is an office lady who loves to cook and to eat. Takumi is a high school boy whose hobby is night sky photography. Following a certain encounter, the two have end up going camping together. A delicious camp meal for the two people with an age difference! (Source: Houbunsha, translated)
Set long after the conclusion of the manga series, it tells the story of a boy robot named Omega and his search for the legendary Café Alpha. (Source: Wikipedia)
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A working woman experiences day to day life in emptiness. But with a visit to a stranger's house, how would her life change?
One day, after a young man plants an avocado-like seed, a small girl blooms out of the plant pot. This is the story of this man, overwhelmed by his work, spending the colorful four seasons with this mysterious plant. (Source: Shueisha, translated)
The pet dog (best friend) that he was reunited with is an elementary school student!? Tomoki Takakura, a corporate drone, has a chance encounter with a boy named Leo. Leo suddenly informs him, "I'm your reincarnated dog...!!?" "This time I will protect you." Everyday, bit by bit, Tomoki is healed by his beloved Leo. (Source: Frontier Works, translated)
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Kiriko has been transmigrated to another world, where the sky is constantly filled with rainbows and where she has the appearance of a 9-year-old girl. The divine beast that rescues her somehow looks a lot like Potechi (potato chips), her late pet Pomeranian...!? So starts a beast master's fluffy healing journey. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
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Deep in the countryside, Minato Kusunoki is left in charge of a terrifying house overflowing with evil spirits—or at least it was, until his extraordinary ability cleared them all out! Instead, a procession of unique and peculiar gods is drawn to the comfort of the purified Kusunoki residence, and Minato spends his days relaxing in the company of his spiritual neighbors. What else lies in store for Minato as he lives peacefully surrounded by gods? (Source: Yen Press)
Deep in the countryside, Minato Kusunoki is left in charge of a terrifying house overflowing with evil spirits—or at least it was, until his extraordinary ability cleared them all out! Instead, a procession of unique and peculiar gods is drawn to the comfort of the purified Kusunoki residence, and Minato spends his days relaxing in the company of his spiritual neighbors. What else lies in store for Minato as he lives peacefully surrounded by gods? (Source: Yen Press)