In a recent Reddit forum thread, anime fans came together to share and debate the most exciting anime you've ever seen. This debate not only brought to light a variety of recommendations, but also opened up space to explore what makes an anime “moving” and how these factors can vary depending on each person’s perspective.

The term “moving” refers to those stories that deeply touch the viewer’s heart, provoking strong emotions such as joy, sadness, nostalgia or hope. Heartwarming anime often feature well-developed characters, meaningful stories, and moments that resonate emotionally with audiences. These series often focus on universal themes such as friendship, love, family, sacrifice, and overcoming personal challenges.

One of the aspects that stood out in the forum discussion was the ability of these anime to connect with viewers on a personal level. Participants shared that a moving anime doesn't necessarily have to make viewers cry.; It can be moving simply by offering a positive outlook on life, showing acts of kindness, or telling a story of personal growth.

During the discussion, it became clear that what moves an anime can vary greatly from person to person. Factors such as personal experiences, cultural and emotional preferences, and even the mood one is in when watching the series can influence how a story is perceived. Some viewers may find love stories heartwarming, while others may connect more with stories of friendship or self-improvement.

• «Jump to the Moccasin».
• «Flying Witch».
• «If you haven't seen it yet, I wholeheartedly recommend Barakamon.».
• «Yuru Camp and Non Non Biyori are the food of my soul».
• «“It’s torture time, princess.” Ignore the title because this show will give you diabetes. I would also put Flying Witch. A very relaxed and calm show.».
• «Cooking on a fire in another world is my absurd skill».
• «By the Grace of the Gods».
• «Natsume's Book of Friends».
• «The dangers in my heart always make me smile».
• «No No Biyori».
• «“Dr. Stone” is surprisingly moving. Everyone has a place in the Kingdom of Science».
• «Aria the animation».
• «Miss Shachiku and the Little Ghost Baby. The angel next door spoils me rotten. Very cute crisis».
• «Bocchi, the Rock!».
• «Restaurant for another world».
• «Horimiya is one of my all time favorites for something chill. and “Tomo-chan is a girl!” is pretty laid back and fun.».
• «Tanaka-kun is always apathetic».
• «I really like “Devil is a Part-Timer”, “Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle”, “Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid” and “Super Cub”».
• «Sakura Quest is so adorable and everyone is happy».
• «Skip and Loafer is very touching. It is a slice of life anime with some romantic subtext. “Tonikawa” or “Fly Me to the Moon” is a touching romantic anime. There are 3 seasons plus some specials. I had a lot of fun with it.».
• «Hinamatsuri has a strange and unusual story, but there is so much poignancy in it that it stays etched in your memory. I recommend it.».
• «Pseudoharem if you like seasonal anime».
• «There are touching moments in “Kotaro Lives Alone” and then there are moments that give you goosebumps. I will always choose this one when people ask for a touching anime because, to be honest, the message is extremely hopeful and cute, but it works so well because of the few dark moments. It’s touching because it has a message to tell.».
• «I can't believe it hasn't been mentioned yet, but “Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle” is adorable and hilarious.».
• «Kotaro lives alone and Ponyo. Cells at work platelets. Manga Penguin and House».
• «Oniichan wa Oshimai for some genre-bending sweetness, MM! for some action, Absolute Duo for more action. Tora Dora for crying. Azumanga Daioh for laughing. Recovering MMO Addict for some online goodness».
• «Natsume's Book of Friends. About an orphan boy who can see spirits and inherits a book from his grandmother's friends. It's really cute and I really enjoyed it. There's an overarching story, but I'd say it's mostly episodic.».
• «The eccentric family! Very rarely seen, very unique and very sweet, even at times when it gets surprisingly intense. You get to see a tanuki hugging a frog! How can you top that??!».
• «I don't think anyone mentions Cardcaptor Sakura, but especially the Clear Card seasons are touching and relaxing to watch.».
• «Laid Back Camp is probably the king of life on the go, really. But you can't go wrong with K-on, they popularized the genre of cute girls doing cute things.».
• «I recommend watching “Our Love Was Always 10 Inches Apart”. It’s the best romantic comedy I’ve ever seen (there are 6 episodes in total + 2 movies)».
• «If you want something with more action, “Banished from the Heroes' Party” is very moving and entertaining.».

Source: reddit