I don’t know if any of these truly meet “consistent plot” though. Story driven stuff requires character arcs which usually don’t conform well to “soul healing” shows because stories require drama and twists.
Yeah it was super cute for sure. Absolutely one of the first things that springs to my mind for soul healing.
Mushishi and Aria were big ones for me too at a rough point in life. They were my go to sleep anime, they could be put on and I could be distracted enough by them to fall asleep at a time when I otherwise couldn’t really get to sleep if alone with my thoughts. I’d just repeat eps from wherever I last remember getting up to before sleep each night so each ep could last me several days lol.
Sweetness and Lightning - Father Daughter wholesome.
Barakamon - similar
Mushishi - mystery solving with ancient spirituality twists
Aria - the anime that defined cozy shows. Absolutely nothing happens and it’s perfect that way.
Flying Witch - Cozy everyday life as a witch
I don’t know if any of these truly meet “consistent plot” though. Story driven stuff requires character arcs which usually don’t conform well to “soul healing” shows because stories require drama and twists.
Goll-ee i loved sweetness n lightning! I should rewatch and try n copy more of those recipes
Yeah it was super cute for sure. Absolutely one of the first things that springs to my mind for soul healing.
Mushishi and Aria were big ones for me too at a rough point in life. They were my go to sleep anime, they could be put on and I could be distracted enough by them to fall asleep at a time when I otherwise couldn’t really get to sleep if alone with my thoughts. I’d just repeat eps from wherever I last remember getting up to before sleep each night so each ep could last me several days lol.
Mushishi is the absolute chillest. It was absolutely “soul-healing” in my experience. But you’re right it’s limited in terms of an overarching plot.