Weekend binges

Best short slice of life anime, 13 episodes or less

Complete TV series only, so every pick has an ending. Ranked by community score. Roughly 5 hours or less per show.

≤ 12 ep ≤ 13 ep ≤ 24 ep ≤ 26 ep·All genres Romance Fantasy Comedy Action Drama School Life Adventure Slice of Life Yaoi Science Fiction Shoujo Ai Ecchi Supernatural Music

#1★ 8.8

Sousou no Frieren 2nd Season

TV Series · 2026 · 10 ep

#2★ 8.5

SPY×FAMILY

TV Series · 2022 · 12 ep

#3★ 8.5

Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu 2nd Season

TV Series · 2024 · 13 ep

#4★ 8.4

SPY x FAMILY Part 2

TV Series · 2022 · 13 ep

#5★ 8.4

SPY×FAMILY Season 3

TV Series · 2025 · 13 ep

#6★ 8.3

SPY×FAMILY Season 2

TV Series · 2023 · 12 ep

#7★ 8.3

[Oshi no Ko]

TV Series · 2023 · 11 ep

#8★ 8.3

Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru 2nd Season

TV Series · 2025 · 12 ep

#9★ 8.3

Bocchi the Rock!

TV Series · 2022 · 12 ep

#10★ 8.2

Yubisaki to Renren

TV Series · 2024 · 12 ep

#11★ 8.3

Mob Psycho 100 III

TV Series · 2022 · 12 ep

#12★ 8.2

Girls Band Cry

TV Series · 2024 · 13 ep

#13★ 8.2

Violet Evergarden

TV Series · 2018 · 13 ep

#14★ 8.2

Mob Psycho 100

TV Series · 2016 · 12 ep

#15★ 8.2

Mob Psycho 100 II

TV Series · 2019 · 13 ep

#16★ 8.2

Horimiya

TV Series · 2021 · 13 ep

#17★ 8.2

Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai

TV Series · 2018 · 13 ep

#18★ 8.2

Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.

TV Series · 2011 · 11 ep

#19★ 8.2

A Place Further Than the Universe

TV Series · 2018 · 13 ep

#20★ 8.2

Yuru Camp△ 2

TV Series · 2021 · 13 ep

Frequently asked questions

How long does a 12-episode anime take to watch?

About 4 to 5 hours: 12 episodes of roughly 24 minutes each, or closer to 4 hours if you skip openings and endings. The binge planner on each title gives an exact figure.

What is the best short slice of life anime?

Sousou no Frieren 2nd Season is the highest-rated complete series here with 10 episodes and a 8.8/10 score.