This narrative style often centers around an ensemble of adorable female characters engaging in daily activities, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a charming manner. The trope, known as “Cute Girls Doing Cute Things” (CGDCT), is popular among various audiences, ranging from fans seeking their ‘moe’ fix, to women craving feminine companionship, or simply those who appreciate watching endearing girls enjoying themselves and being adorable.
Originating around the late 2000s, CGDCT (Cute Girls Doing Cool Things) is often associated with, but not necessarily part of, genres like slapstick comedy and everyday life stories. This genre frequently aligns with iyashikei, a calming genre focusing on tranquility, minimal conflict, and highlighting the beauty and comfort found in ordinary daily activities. Regardless of the main genre, this trope is widely adored by those seeking solace in watching a group of girls enjoying themselves as they engage in various enjoyable activities together.
Azumanga Daioh
10-year-old intellectual phenom Chiyo Mihama starts attending high school only to find an assortment of peculiar peers in her class. Guided by the quirky homeroom teacher Yukari Tanizaki, Chiyo encounters other unusual students like the spirited and not-so-bright Tomo Takino; Koyomi Mizuhara, Tomo’s emotional best friend; Sakaki, a graceful athlete with a penchant for cats; and Ayumu Kasuga, a dreamer fascinated by Chiyo’s pigtails. This band of oddballs navigates a peculiar yet captivating high school journey together.
Notable as one of the pioneers of the CGDCT genre, Azumanga Daioh centers around a group of adorable high school girls who engage in humorous and outlandish high school antics.
Azumanga Daioh can be streamed on HIDIVE where available.
K-On!
When Ritsu Tainaka and her companion Mio Akiyama learn about the Light Music Club’s imminent dissolution, Ritsu decides to step up as the club’s next leader and persuade Mio to follow suit. However, they manage to recruit Tsumugi Kotobuki as their third member, but the club still needs additional members to prevent its immediate disbandment before they even start performing as a band. Their fortunes change when Yui Hirasawa enters, assuming she’d find a simpler-focused club. The group unites not only to persuade Yui to stay amidst her intimidation but also to ignite her passion for embarking on an exciting new musical journey.
The beloved series “K-On!” showcases charming characters as they expand their band, display impressive musical talents, and share adorable moments of girlhood friendship.
Laid-Back Camp
Rin Shima spends her free time by setting up tents, gathering firewood, and preparing basic meals during solo camping excursions as a pastime. However, when Nadeshiko Kagamihara dozes off while biking to view Mount Fuji, she accidentally wanders into Rin’s campsite in need of assistance after getting stranded at night. After sharing an enjoyable evening by the campfire, consuming ramen, and conversing, Nadeshiko extends an invitation to Rin to participate in the Outdoor Activities Club at school. Alongside Chiaki Ōgaki, Aoi Inuyama, and other club members, they continue their camaraderie and camping experiences together.
This piece embodies the iyashikei genre, offering tranquil landscapes, leisurely problem-solving, and a comforting camping ambiance. It’s perfect for viewers who enjoy a relaxed, heartwarming anime with a delightful dose of girlish charm.
Laid-Back Camp can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
Girls und Panzer
The martial art of Senshadou, which involves combat using World War II era tanks, has gained global popularity after being marketed as the epitome of feminine expression for women looking to engage in cultural activities and attract male attention. However, despite Miho Nishizumi having been a renowned Senshadou expert herself, hailing from a lineage of esteemed tankery professionals, she stepped away from the sport due to a distressing experience. This distanced her from her family who were deeply engrossed in Senshadou. Upon enrolling at Ooarari Girls Academy, where the Senshadou program was discontinued, Miho tried to avoid the sport altogether. Sadly, her family’s legacy compels her to return to Senshadou as the school reintroduces tankery preparations for the upcoming world championship taking place in Japan.
In contrast to numerous CGDCT (Cute Girls Doing Cool Things) anime that often focus on creating comfort or absurdity within everyday settings like schools, sports clubs, or professions, Girls und Panzer elevates the trope by placing adorable girls in… you guessed it, adorable tanks.
Asobi Asobase
Initially, it seems that Olivia, resembling an exchange student but actually a local with a different appearance, is ignoring her friend Hanako Honda in class. This behavior bothers fellow student Kasumi Nomura so much that she feels provoked to participate as well. However, when Kasumi manages to outdo Olivia in their game, she insists that Olivia teaches her English, and in exchange, Olivia learns various Japanese traditions. Unaware of this, Olivia is not fluent in English – she’s a native with blonde hair and blue eyes. As a result, the three of them form the Pastime Club, leading to daily amusing adventures and comedic incidents.
In the world of transforming everyday life into absurdity, one might simplify “Asobi Asobase” as a story revolving around adorably dim-witted girls engaging in their own brand of silly, not-so-bright antics.
Asobi Asobase can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
Is The Order a Rabbit?
Kokoa Hoto, having shifted to live with the Kafuu family for high school, resides and works at their cafe, Rabbit House, as a means of accommodation. In her role as a waitress, Kokoa develops friendships with Chino Kafuu, granddaughter of the cafe’s creator; Tippy, the chattering rabbit mascot of Rabbit House; Rize Tedeza, a part-time waitress; Chiya Ujimatsu, a waitress from a competing café; and Sharo Kirima, another server from a distinct café. All these young ladies strive to master the art of serving coffee while working alongside each café’s charming rabbit mascots.
In the realm of adorable shows, nothing beats the charm of watching charming baristas serving coffee in a quaint café filled with fluffy, cuddly rabbits – and I’m here for every moment of it!
Is The Order a Rabbit? can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
New Game!
Following her high school graduation, Aoba Suzukaze lands a job at Eagle Jump as a character designer, focusing on a new addition to her beloved game series, Fairies Story. Guided by senior character designer Kou Yagami, Aoba forges relationships with various colleagues in the office environment: monster creator Yun Iijima, reserved Hifumi Takimoto who grapples with face-to-face interactions, animation team member Hajime Shinoda who’s a figurine collector, art director Rin Tooyama, game director Shizuku Hazuki and her feline companion, as well as the occasionally temperamental head programmer Umiko Ahagon. As they collaborate, the group aims to conquer the challenges of video game production while fostering strong working relationships and friendships.
In contrast to most anime genres that often revolve around schoolgirls, New Game! offers a unique twist by showcasing that the “group of cute girls” trope can extend into the adult world, where coworkers strive to make their workplace more appealing and endearing.
New Game! can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
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