If you are looking for some anime shows you can easily watch on New Year’s Eve without committing your entire life to them, then you are in the right place. Here we will be counting down 5 such anime shows which you can binge-watch very easily in just 4-5 hours, each having like 12-13 episodes or less.

From Horimiya, Barakamon to My Little Monster or Blue Spring Ride, New Year’s Eve is all about comfort, laughs, and a little light romance rather than heavy trauma or endless arcs, and these romcoms and slice-of-life picks below are perfect for that. Let us start now, then.

1. Horimiya: A Short and Sweet Romcom Perfect for New Year’s Eve

Horimiya is pretty much a stress-free romcom to binge. It follows high schoolers Hori and Miyamura, both completely different in real life from their school personas. As they both start to open themselves up to each other, it naturally develops into a sweet, easy-going romance between the two.

Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura from Horimiya. | Credit: CloverWorks

What makes Horimiya so perfect for New Year’s Eve is that everything feels so smooth. The romance moves forward without a ton of drama, the jokes are constant, and each episode keeps you satisfied. It’s light, emotional, and super feel-good, which is exactly what you wanna start the new year with.

2. Barakamon: A Feel-Good Slice-of-Life to End the Year Peacefully

Barakamon is all about the healing vibes, rather than romance. It follows a hot-headed calligrapher named Seishuu Handa who gets banished to a quiet island village after a public freak-out. However, instead of punishment, it proved to be the best thing that happened to him.

A still from the anime Barakamon. | Credit: Kinema Citrus

This anime is perfect for New Year’s Eve because it is calm, really funny, and full of heart. The quirky locals and high-energy kids keep the smiles coming, and the slower moments make sure to help you relax. Barakamon feels like a deep breath right before kicking off a brand-new year.

3. The Devil Is a Part-Timer!: Fast, Funny and Easy to Binge

Watching the Devil himself struggle with rent and part-time work should not be this entertaining, but The Devil Is a Part-Timer! absolutely nails it. After being transported to modern Tokyo, a demon lord ends up working at a fast-food restaurant, and as expected, chaos follows.

A still from the anime The Devil Is a Part-Timer! | Credit: White Fox

Even with that wild premise, the anime has strong romcom and slice-of-life vibes. The pacing is quick, the jokes hit hard, and the episodes breeze by. If your New Year’s Eve plan is to laugh like crazy, this anime is an easy win.

4. My Roommate Is a Cat: Cozy, Emotional, and Perfectly Relaxing

My Roommate Is a Cat is a cozy, soothing anime about healing through friendship. It follows Subaru, a socially awkward novelist whose lonely world starts to shift after he adopts a stray cat named Haru. A lot of scenes are shown from both perspectives, turning small moments into something special.

A still from the anime My Roommate Is a Cat. | Credit: Zero-G

This anime is a perfect pick if you are looking for a quiet and emotional New Year’s Eve binge. It dives into loneliness and personal growth without feeling so heavy. In the end, it just leaves you feeling warm and relaxed and hopeful.

5. My Little Monster or Blue Spring Ride: Short Romance for Every Mood

If you are looking for a bit of romance with chaos, My Little Monster brings awkward comedy and unpredictable chemistry. The relationship between Shizuku and Haru is messy, funny, and completely different from typical romcoms. Moreover, it is easy to binge in one night.

Now, if you are in the mood for something more reflective, Blue Spring Ride is the better pick. It dives into first love, emotional distance, and moving on after regrets. Both are short anime series that are romantic and perfect for New Year’s Eve – just pick the vibe you are feeling.

Anime NameRelease YearIMDb RatingWhere to WatchHorimiya20218.0/10CrunchyrollBarakamon20148.2/10CrunchyrollThe Devil Is a Part-Timer!20137.4/10CrunchyrollMy Roommate Is a Cat20197.7/10CrunchyrollMy Little Monster20127.1/10CrunchyrollBlue Spring Ride20147.5/10Hulu

So, yeah, if your New Year’s Eve plan involves staying in, eating snacks, and avoiding long anime commitments, these picks are perfect. All these anime series have short runtimes, big comfort vibes, and enough romance and humor to send you into the new year feeling good.

So, which of these short, feel-good anime are you starting first on New Year’s Eve to welcome the new year right? Share with us in the comments section below.
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