Slice of Cute: 20 Best CGDCT Anime

Welcome aboard the moe train! Brace yourself for a whimsy-filled romp through the adorably wacky world of the CGDCT—Cute Girls Doing Cute Things—anime. Forget epic battles and existential crises; we’re here for the laughs, the awws, and day-to-day silliness of endearing characters. This is slice-of-life anime at its cutest—light on drama and heavy on the feel-good fun. Off we go!

1. Bocchi the Rock!

1 season | 12 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll

Bocchi the Rock! spins a charming tale of overcoming fears through friendship and rock-n-roll. Introverted Bocchi finds her groove in this comforting slice-of-life, where band practices turn into fear-busting, friendship-forming jam sessions. Spotlight is not only on stage but also on a heartwarming self-discovery journey. So delightful, you’ll want to stage dive right in!

2. Nichijou – My Ordinary Life

1 season | 26 episodes
Watch on: Funimation, Crunchyroll

Nichijou is a CGDCT extravaganza where even the mundane becomes hilariously epic. Imagine a school where robot girls and chatty cats are commonplace, and daily life is a grandiose spectacle. It’s like Seinfeld in anime form, where the ‘series about nothing’ turns the ordinary into the extraordinary with its slapstick comedy and hyperbolized mundanity. With Yuko, Mio, Sakamoto, Mai, and Nano, expect the unexpected and laugh till you drop!

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3. A Place Further Than The Universe

1 seasons | 13 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll

Mari, Shirase, Hinata, and Yuzuki take ‘Cute’ to the end of the world, trading mundane school life for an expedition to Antarctica. Along the way, they grapple with penguins, teenage drama, and plenty of instant noodles. They’ll make you laugh, they’ll make you cry, and they’ll definitely ignite your spirit for adventure. If you’re game for a snowy adventure with a warm heart, A Place Further Than The Universe is the one for you.

4. Gabriel DropOut

1 seasons | 12 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll

Gabriel DropOut is a wacky lil’ anime where CGDCT meets a supernatural sitcom. Our squad, Gabriel, Vignette, Satania, and Raphiel, prove that even angels and demons can be downright adorable when they’re flunking life on Earth. With angels turning into sloths and demons failing at diabolical duties, it’s the most fun you’ll have being caught between heaven, hell, and high school!

5. Laid-Back Camp (Yuru Camp)

2 seasons | 28 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll

Yuru Camp is an Iyashikei anime in which our outdoorsy ladies, Rin, Nadeshiko, Aoi, Chiaki, and Ena, take the ‘cute things’ into the great outdoors. They wrestle with tent poles, turn scary stories into giggles, and cook ramen noodles that’ll make your tummy rumble like a bear. Warning: may cause sudden urges to go camping and an inexplicable craving for all things cooked on an open fire. It’s cuteness in the wild, folks!

6. Non Non Biyori

3 seasons | 38 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, HIDIVE

Non Non Biyori takes CGDCT to the idyllic countryside, where a quartet of schoolgirls turn simple rural living into a charming adventure. Whether they’re chasing after tadpoles, exploring forest trails, or simply waiting for the bus, our city mouse Hotaru and her new pals Renge, Natsumi and Komari infuse every moment with warmth and humor. Adorable and relaxing, this slice-of-life will transport you to a stress-melting, picture-perfect world.

7. K-On!

2 seasons | 39 episodes
Watch on: Funimation, Crunchyroll

In K-On!, the music-loving quintet—Yui, Ritsu, Mio, Tsumugi, and Azusa—find hilarity in the mundane, turning snack-obsessed songwriting and part-time job shenanigans into a heartwarming showcase of friendship and joy. It’s a rockin’, tea-drinking, cake-devouring slice of life anime, where the tunes are catchy, the laughter infectious, and moe cranked to eleven. So infectiously fun, you won’t be able to stop grinning.

8. Is the Order a Rabbit?

3 seasons | 36 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, HIDIVE

Is the Order a Rabbit? whisks CGDCT into a cozy cafe setting. A charming band of high school girls serves up heartwarming hospitality with their lattes and pastries. From mastering latte art to chasing around a mischievous café mascot, each episode with Cocoa, Chino, and the gang is a sweet blend of friendship, humor, and café chaos. It’s like your favorite cappuccino—frothy, warm, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

9. Azumanga Daioh: The Animation

1 season | 26 episodes
Watch on: HIDIVE

In Azumanga Daioh: The Animation, school is a zany circus of cuteness! Chiyo and the gang turn everyday events like class quizzes, school trips, and sports days into comedy mayhem. Imagine transforming lunchtime chit-chats into grand soap operas and class trips into epic sagas—it’s your school days, supercharged with laughter, charm, and a surprising number of cat parades.

10. YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily

3 seasons | 40 episodes
Watch on: Funimation, Crunchyroll

YuruYuri is the perfect chill-out anime, with middle-schoolers Akari, Kyouko, Yui, and Chinatsu bringing the CGDCT fun. These self-dubbed Amusement Club girls keep things simple and silly, with their pretend games turning into epic quests, and their cute crushes adding some light-hearted fun. If you’re looking for a no-fuss, no-drama, just heaps of laughs kind of anime, YuruYuri’s your gal!

11. Lucky☆Star

1 season | 24 episodes
Watch on: Funimation, Crunchyroll

Lucky☆Star is like hanging out with your quirky friends after a long day. You’ve got Konata, the die-hard anime fan, the polar opposite twins Kagami and Tsukasa, and Miyuki, the walking encyclopedia. They’re just doing their thing: chatting about food, obsessing over video games, and getting through school. If you dig giggles, Japanese pop culture, and all things adorkable, this is wholesome anime is your jam.

12. Hidamari Sketch

4 seasons | 51 episodes
Watch on: HIDIVE

Hidamari Sketch is like a cozy art class doodle come to life. Yuno, Miyako, Hiro, and Sae turn the mundane into a masterpiece, sketching out school life, cooking mishaps, and random goof-offs in their Hidamari Apartments. With Miyako’s crazy energy, Yuno’s sweet naivety, Hiro’s motherly instincts, and Sae’s clueless charm, it’s a laid-back, easy-going romp, perfect for a lazy weekend binge.

13. Slow Loop

1 season | 12 episodes
Watch on: Funimation, Crunchyroll

Slow Loop is a charming joyride through the lives of two fishing sisters, Hiyori and Koharu. It’s full of sunrises and giggles, but the real catch is the emotional bond of sisterhood that unfolds. It’s a sweet slice-of-life anime, baiting you with tranquility, reeling you in with humor, and leaving you hooked on the heartfelt lessons. A real ‘sea-sterly’ love story, it’s a catch you won’t want to release!

14. Sound of the Sky

1 season | 12 episodes
Watch on: Funimation, Crunchyroll

Sound of the Sky is a fun spin on your usual cute-girls-doing-cute-things trope. In a post-apocalyptic setting, Kanata and her crew will keep you entertained with their military-inspired hijinks and endearing friendships. However, there’s more to this story than tea parties and trumpets; it’s a story about sticking together even when the world seems to have ended. Come for the cuteness, but stay for the bravery!

15. Do It Yourself!!

1 season | 12 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll

Do It Yourself!! hammers a fresh twist on the CGDCT genre, swapping out tea-time chit-chat for the buzz of saws and thump of hammers. Serufu and her high school gang tackle DIY projects with infectious energy, proving moe girls can build a treehouse as well as anyone! It’s a riot of laughter, teamwork, and yes, unexpected handiness. Let’s face it, moe and DIY are a combo that’s adorably entertaining and surprisingly satisfying!

16. Wasteful Days of High School Girls

1 season | 12 episodes
Watch on: N/A

Serving up slice-of-life comedy, Wasteful Days of High School Girls is a wild romp through the everyday madness of three not-so-typical high school girls, Baka, Wota, and Robo. With their absurd, self-proclaimed nicknames, these girls indulge in the most unproductive shenanigans, from madly scrawling Yaoi fanfiction to pursuing misguided love interests. Pointless? Heck yes. Hilarious? You bet.

17. New Game!

2 seasons | 24 episodes
Watch on: Funimation, Crunchyroll

New Game! is a delightful dive into the bubbly, girly world of game design with Aoba, Hifumi, Yun, and Hajime. Amidst laughs and ‘awws’, the girls tackle code, pixel art, and naps under desks with a charm that’s off the kawaii scale. It’s an adorably coded journey in office life, full of charm, heart, and adorable desk-decoration that will leave you wishing every workday was as moe as this!

18. Girls und Panzer

1 season | 12 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, HIDIVE

Miho, Saori, Hana, Yukari, and Mako command WWII-style tanks in a competition, transforming the usual ‘cute girls doing cute things’ into ‘cute girls doing tank battles’. Girls und Panzer is a wild ride that strikes a charming balance between hilarity and heavy artillery, with tank-themed homework and cozy tea chats. It’s weirdly wonderful, hilariously explosive, and cozily cute all at once!

19. Minami-ke

4 seasons | 52 episodes
Watch on: Funimation

Minami-ke is a delightfully chaotic SOL anime, featuring the sisterly trio of Haruka, Kana, and Chiaki. It’s like those hilarious home videos, but with more moe. Kana is the resident prankster; Chiaki delivers witty comebacks with a deadpan stare; while Haruka, bless her heart, is the epitome of motherly patience amidst the chaos. A heartwarming, rib-tickling CGDCT anime that’ll keep you giggling from start to finish.

20. Strawberry Marshmallow

1 season | 12 episodes
Watch on: N/A

Strawberry Marshmallow spins the everyday into pure delight with four elementary school pals—Ana, Matsuri, Miu, and Nobue. With playful imaginations and endless energy, these cutie-patooties turn study sessions into comedy shows and chores into epic adventures. A chibi-charged slice-of-life that’s as irresistible and delightful as its namesake dessert.

*Streaming services’ anime catalogs vary depending on your location.

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