Josei Anime
123 anime about josei, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
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3.9Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
TV · 2018 · 11 ep
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for OtakuWotaku ni Koi wa MuzukashiiTV · 2018 · 11 ep3.9Having slept through all four of her alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose finds herself running late for her first day of work at a new office. As she races to catch her train, she makes a promise to herself that none of her coworkers will f
3.6Recovery of an MMO Junkie
TV · 2017 · 10 ep
Recovery of an MMO JunkieNet-juu no SusumeTV · 2017 · 10 ep3.6Moriko Morioka is a 30-year-old single NEET woman. After dropping out from reality, she has taken off in search for a fulfilling life and ended up in a net game or "netoge." In the netoge world, she began her new life as a refreshing and ha
4.0Chihayafuru
TV · 2011 · 25 ep
ChihayafuruTV · 2011 · 25 ep4.0Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta playe
3.9Ascendance of a Bookworm
TV · 2019 · 14 ep
Ascendance of a BookwormHonzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo ErandeiraremasenTV · 2019 · 14 ep3.9When a sickly young girl suddenly becomes obsessed with inventing new things, her family and friends are all puzzled. "What has gotten into Myne?" they wondered, never dreaming that the answer is not a "What" but a "Who": Urano Motosu, a bo
3.7My Senpai is Annoying
TV · 2021 · 12 ep
My Senpai is AnnoyingSenpai ga Uzai Kouhai no HanashiTV · 2021 · 12 ep3.7Being seen as a full-fledged business woman isn’t easy for Futaba Igarashi when her senpai, Harumi, treats her like a kid. Days for her are never typical, at work or outside of it, with all the antics going on in her life. As mishaps ensue,
4.0Bunny Drop
TV · 2011 · 11 ep
Bunny DropUsagi DropTV · 2011 · 11 ep4.0Going home from his grandfather's funeral, thirty-year-old Daikichi is floored to discover that the old man had an illegitimate child with a younger lover. The rest of his family is equally shocked and embarrassed by this surprise developme
4.0Kids on the Slope
TV · 2012 · 12 ep
Kids on the SlopeSakamichi no ApollonTV · 2012 · 12 ep4.0The beginning of summer, 1966. Because of his father's job situation, freshman high school student Kaoru Nishimi moves by himself from Yokosuka to Kyushu to live with relatives. Until then, Kaoru was an honor roll student who tended to keep
3.6The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
TV · 2023 · 12 ep
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female ColleagueKoori Zokusei Danshi to Cool na Douryou JoshiTV · 2023 · 12 ep3.6The setting is a workplace where a snowy-white romance blows in like a blizzard. Himuro is a descendant of yuki-onnas living in modern times and a newbie office worker. When he gets emotionally overwhelmed, he ends up causing blizzards or s
3.8Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan
TV · 2021 · 13 ep
Life Lessons with Uramichi OniisanUramichi OniisanTV · 2021 · 13 ep3.8Being an adult is hard. For 31-year-old Uramichi Omota, that depressing truth weighs on him. While on TV, he’s an upbeat exercise instructor for a children’s show, but sometimes he can’t keep his sardonic comments to himself. Even his cowor
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3.9The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
The Yakuza's Guide to BabysittingKumichou Musume to SewagakariTV · 2022 · 12 ep3.9Kirishima Tooru was accustomed to solving all problems through violence and was called “the Demon of Sakuragi.” One day, the boss of the Sakuragi family suddenly summons Kirishima and appoints him caretaker of his only daughter, Yaeka! A he
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4.2Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
TV · 2016 · 13 ep
Showa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuShouwa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuuTV · 2016 · 13 ep4.2The story revolves around a mature prisoner who was released on good behavior during Japan's Shouwa Genroku era (1960s to early 1970s). He is called Yotarou by others, a term that means an "anti-hero" or a "dim-witted man." When he returns 
4.0Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2
TV · 2020 · 12 ep
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd SeasonTV · 2020 · 12 ep4.0When Myne learns that the temple is in need of mana for their relics, she sees it as her chance to be cured of her life-threatening mana disorder. After seeing their bountiful library, she throws herself headfirst into the temple's grasp anHighest rated
4.3Journal with Witch
TV · 2026 · 13 ep
Journal with WitchIkoku NikkiTV · 2026 · 13 ep4.3Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her sister and brother-in-law pass away, Makio unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi. As they navigate grief, clashing perso
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4.3Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuShouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-henTV · 2017 · 12 ep4.3Unable to forget a performance of "Shinigami" performed by the rakugo master Yakumo in the prison where he was being held, Yotaro's first act upon his release was go right to the theater, where he begged, pleaded, and was finally accepted a
4.3Chihayafuru 3
TV · 2019 · 24 ep
Chihayafuru 3TV · 2019 · 24 ep4.3They may have just won their most coveted karuta tournament, but members of the Mizusawa karuta team still have a long way to go. Each member chases their dreams, and with a win under their collective belt, those dreams are closer in reach Mature
4.2Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
TV · 2016 · 13 ep
Showa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuShouwa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuuTV · 2016 · 13 ep4.2The story revolves around a mature prisoner who was released on good behavior during Japan's Shouwa Genroku era (1960s to early 1970s). He is called Yotarou by others, a term that means an "anti-hero" or a "dim-witted man." When he returns 
4.2Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
Jaadugar: A Witch in MongoliaTenmaku no JaadugarTV · 2026 · 12 ep4.2After losing her mother and her homeland, Sitara’s despair transforms into determination with the power of knowledge. New possibilities unfold when a family of scholars takes her in, deepening her education. Meanwhile, Genghis Khan’s Mongol
4.2Chihayafuru 2
TV · 2013 · 25 ep
Chihayafuru 2TV · 2013 · 25 ep4.2Now in their second year of high school, Chihaya and her friends share all the fun and worries that come with welcoming underclassmen to the team as they face tough rival schools. The passion of the Mizusawa Karuta Club burns hotter than ev 4.0Bunny Drop
TV · 2011 · 11 ep
Bunny DropUsagi DropTV · 2011 · 11 ep4.0Going home from his grandfather's funeral, thirty-year-old Daikichi is floored to discover that the old man had an illegitimate child with a younger lover. The rest of his family is equally shocked and embarrassed by this surprise developme
4.0Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!
TV · 2026 · 13 ep
Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!TV · 2026 · 13 ep4.0Love at first sight is no myth—just ask Okuto Nakamura. Whenever his dreamy classmate Aiki Hirose enters the room, his heart skips a beat, despite the fact that they’ve never actually spoken. Not to mention, Nakamura is a complete klutz wit 4.0Chihayafuru
TV · 2011 · 25 ep
ChihayafuruTV · 2011 · 25 ep4.0Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta playe 4.0Kids on the Slope
TV · 2012 · 12 ep
Kids on the SlopeSakamichi no ApollonTV · 2012 · 12 ep4.0The beginning of summer, 1966. Because of his father's job situation, freshman high school student Kaoru Nishimi moves by himself from Yokosuka to Kyushu to live with relatives. Until then, Kaoru was an honor roll student who tended to keep
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4.0Though I Am an Inept Villainess
TV · 2026 · 11 ep
Though I Am an Inept VillainessFutsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae DenTV · 2026 · 11 ep4.0As maidens from the Five Clans battle for the Crown Prince’s heart, jealous Keigetsu uses forbidden magic to swap bodies with the beloved Reirin. Switching places does not guarantee happiness for Keigetsu with her new body's ill health leav
4.0Nodame Cantabile Finale
TV · 2010 · 11 ep
Nodame Cantabile FinaleTV · 2010 · 11 ep4.0The series continues the relationship between two aspiring classical musicians, Megumi "Nodame" Noda and Shinichi Chiaki, as students and after graduation. 4.0Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2
TV · 2020 · 12 ep
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd SeasonTV · 2020 · 12 ep4.0When Myne learns that the temple is in need of mana for their relics, she sees it as her chance to be cured of her life-threatening mana disorder. After seeing their bountiful library, she throws herself headfirst into the temple's grasp an
4.0Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii OVA
OVA · 2019 · 3 ep
Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii OVAOVA · 2019 · 3 ep4.0The first OVA titled Sore wa, ikinari otozureta=koi was released on March 29, 2019. The second OVA titled Tomodachi no Kyori was released on February 26, 2021. The third OVA titled Shain Ryokou to Negaigoto was released on October 14, 2021.
4.0Princess Jellyfish
TV · 2010 · 11 ep
Princess JellyfishKuragehimeTV · 2010 · 11 ep4.0Plain, timid and obsessed with jellyfish, Tsukimi is a far cry from her idea of a princess. Her tepid life as a jobless illustrator comes complete with roommates who harbor diehard hobbies that solidify their status as hopeless social rejec
4.0Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3
TV · 2022 · 10 ep
Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 3rd SeasonTV · 2022 · 10 ep4.0An immense display of mana in front of the Knight’s Order has earned Myne the attention of nobles. The result? Yet more people appear hoping to exploit the young apprentice shrine maiden’s value. And so the High Priest decides to shelter My
4.0Nodame Cantabile
TV · 2007 · 23 ep
Nodame CantabileTV · 2007 · 23 ep4.0Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist; not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. The only thi
4.0Honey and Clover II
TV · 2006 · 12 ep
Honey and Clover IIHachimitsu to Clover IITV · 2006 · 12 ep4.0The sequel and final installment to the highly popular series once again delves into the life stories and love lives of Takemoto Yuuta, Mayama Takumi and Morita Shinobu. The story continues where the first season left off, after Takemoto's 3.9Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
TV · 2018 · 11 ep
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for OtakuWotaku ni Koi wa MuzukashiiTV · 2018 · 11 ep3.9Having slept through all four of her alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose finds herself running late for her first day of work at a new office. As she races to catch her train, she makes a promise to herself that none of her coworkers will f 3.9Ascendance of a Bookworm
TV · 2019 · 14 ep
Ascendance of a BookwormHonzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo ErandeiraremasenTV · 2019 · 14 ep3.9When a sickly young girl suddenly becomes obsessed with inventing new things, her family and friends are all puzzled. "What has gotten into Myne?" they wondered, never dreaming that the answer is not a "What" but a "Who": Urano Motosu, a bo
3.9Paradise Kiss
TV · 2005 · 12 ep
Paradise KissTV · 2005 · 12 ep3.9Hayasaka Yukari is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school every day. As she starts to question her way of life, she encounters a group of fashion design students who have a clothing label known as "Parad
3.9Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen
TV · 2008 · 11 ep
Nodame Cantabile: Paris-henTV · 2008 · 11 ep3.9Having been given the opportunity to study in Paris, Noda accompanies Chiaki to Europe as he strives to become the accomplished conductor he always dreamt to be. (Source: Anime News Network)Mature
3.9The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
The Yakuza's Guide to BabysittingKumichou Musume to SewagakariTV · 2022 · 12 ep3.9Kirishima Tooru was accustomed to solving all problems through violence and was called “the Demon of Sakuragi.” One day, the boss of the Sakuragi family suddenly summons Kirishima and appoints him caretaker of his only daughter, Yaeka! A he
3.9Play It Cool, Guys
TV · 2022 · 24 ep
Play It Cool, GuysCool Doji DanshiTV · 2022 · 24 ep3.9At first glance, these guys look cool and handsome. You want to get closer to them... but then you realize they're all clumsy! They forget their wallets, turn on their music on the train without putting their headphones in, put on glasses w
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3.9Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke
TV · 2026 · 24 ep
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an ArchdukeHonzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen - Ryoushu no YoujoTV · 2026 · 24 ep3.9Following a disastrous encounter with a noble, Myne finally resolves to say goodbye to her family and friends in the lower city, changing her name to “Rozemyne” and beginning her new life as the adopted daughter of Ehrenfest’s archduke. How
3.9ONE PIECE HEROINES
Special · 2026 · 1 ep
ONE PIECE HEROINESOne Piece: HeroinesSpecial · 2026 · 1 ep3.9After buying a pair of shoes that end up hurting her feet, Nami returns to the shop feeling dissatisfied. There, she meets Lebno, the designer, who tells her, “I’ll make you a brand-new pair from scratch—but only if you’ll be my model.” The
3.8Honey and Clover
TV · 2005 · 24 ep
Honey and CloverHachimitsu to CloverTV · 2005 · 24 ep3.8Takemoto Yuuta, Mayama Takumi, and Morita Shinobu are college students who share the small apartment. Even though they live in poverty, the three of them are able to obtain pleasure through small things in life. The story follows these char
3.8Bunny Drop Specials
Special · 2011 · 4 ep
Bunny Drop SpecialsUsagi Drop SpecialsSpecial · 2011 · 4 ep3.8Special mini short stories bundled with every DVD&BD volumes 1 through 4. Vol.1: Episode 2.5 "Aquarium of Leaves" Vol.2: Episode 3.5 "Dear My Santa Claus" Vol.3: Episode 6.5 "Full Blossom in the Sky" Vol.4: Episode 8.5 "Way Home" 3.8Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan
TV · 2021 · 13 ep
Life Lessons with Uramichi OniisanUramichi OniisanTV · 2021 · 13 ep3.8Being an adult is hard. For 31-year-old Uramichi Omota, that depressing truth weighs on him. While on TV, he’s an upbeat exercise instructor for a children’s show, but sometimes he can’t keep his sardonic comments to himself. Even his cowor
3.8Nodame Cantabile: Finale - Mine to Kiyora no Saikai
Special · 2010 · 1 ep
Nodame Cantabile: Finale - Mine to Kiyora no SaikaiSpecial · 2010 · 1 ep3.8DVD special episode taking place before Episode 1 of Finale that focuses on Miki Kiyora making it to the final round of a competition in Paris. (Source: Wiki) 3.7My Senpai is Annoying
TV · 2021 · 12 ep
My Senpai is AnnoyingSenpai ga Uzai Kouhai no HanashiTV · 2021 · 12 ep3.7Being seen as a full-fledged business woman isn’t easy for Futaba Igarashi when her senpai, Harumi, treats her like a kid. Days for her are never typical, at work or outside of it, with all the antics going on in her life. As mishaps ensue,
3.7The Great Passage
TV · 2016 · 11 ep
The Great PassageFune wo AmuTV · 2016 · 11 ep3.7The series follows the employees at the Genbu Shobou publishing company. Araki, who is a veteran editor for the dictionary department, is looking for a successor now that he's approaching retirement age. After Majime Mitsuya — a salesman wh
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3.7Victoria of Many Faces
TV · 2026 · 9 ep
Victoria of Many FacesTefuda ga Oome no VictoriaTV · 2026 · 9 ep3.7Betrayed by her own organization, Chloe flees her life as a spy and starts over under the new identity of Victoria in the Kingdom of Ashberry. Victoria wants a simple civilian life, but the locals have other plans, becoming enmeshed with an
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3.7cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood
Special · 2025 · 1 ep
cocoon – One Summer of GirlhoodCocoon: Aru Natsu no Shoujo-tachi yoriSpecial · 2025 · 1 ep3.7San and Mayu are two schoolgirls living in Okinawa during the closing months of the Pacific War. Together with their classmates, the two friends are drafted into the war effort as nurses for wounded soldiers. When ordered to die for their c 3.6Recovery of an MMO Junkie
TV · 2017 · 10 ep
Recovery of an MMO JunkieNet-juu no SusumeTV · 2017 · 10 ep3.6Moriko Morioka is a 30-year-old single NEET woman. After dropping out from reality, she has taken off in search for a fulfilling life and ended up in a net game or "netoge." In the netoge world, she began her new life as a refreshing and ha
3.6Only Yesterday
Movie · 1991 · 1 ep
Only YesterdayOmoide PoroporoMovie · 1991 · 1 ep3.6Taeko Okajima is a typical "office lady" in a big company in a big city. When she takes a sabbatical to the countryside in Yamagata Prefecture, the hometown of her brother-in-law, the journey recalled her memory of her 5th grade year. Durin