Anime gems: 6 slice-of-life treasures for every anime fans

Author: Achu Krishnan

Barakamon

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Daily Lives of High School Boys

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Natsume's Book of Friends

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Kotaro Lives Alone

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Spice and Wolf

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Silver Spoon

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