Do action animes too violent for you? Or do dramatic animes get you too teary-eyed when your tissue box is already empty? Take a break from the usual anime genres and watch these animes about farming. Here are the best shows of this kind that will introduce you to the rural lifestyle.
‘Silver Spoon’
The term “born with a silver spoon” does not usually apply to farmers, so can you see the contrast there? This anime does not feature the usual premise of students navigating their way through life and reaching their dreams. Instead, “Silver Spoon” revolves around the story of Yugo Hachiken enrolled in an agricultural high school. He is a city boy who chooses to study at Oezo Agricultural High School for a “silver spoon” reason: to escape the pressures of urban life. There, he learns the intricacies of the farming industry and gets introduced to rural life.
‘Farming Life In Another World’
“Farming Life in Another World” is a farming-inspired anime that’s also a fruits basket of genres. It blends slice-of-life, fantasy, and the isekai anime genres. Thus, you get a heartwarming narrative. One of the characters, Hiraku Machio, suffers from a terminal illness, and his yearning for a carefree life is fulfilled when he gets reborn in a fantastical world.
Now reborn, he is equipped with the Almighty Farming Tool a benevolent god bestows upon him, and then he embarks on a journey to agricultural exploration. This remarkable story captures how second chances in life can be even better and more fulfilling.
‘I’ve Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills’
Yes, that’s the title. Quite a mouthful, right? Well, this new anime has raised some eyebrows upon release, and it’s not just because of that long and not-so-polished title. But, surprise, surprise, it has landed on the top lists of several media agencies.
Its story follows the adventures and misadventures of Al Wayne, who dreams of becoming not a businessman, not an engineer, not a celebrity, but to be a farmer. Right. As he develops his agricultural skills, he gains massive strength, rivaling legendary heroes. Light and funny. With his newfound powers, he is introduced to a quest wherein he must save their land from the harshest disasters. Can he succeed? Find out as you watch this show.
‘Only Yesterday’
This isn’t much of an anime series, but an anime movie by Studio Ghibli. “Only Yesterday” may not be as famous as “Porco Rosso,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” or “Howl’s Moving Castle,” but this show offers an intimate cinematic experience about Taeko who returns to the farmland of her family to provide help for the harvest season, while, at the same time, she is soulsearching. This uplifting show encourages viewers to contemplate their lives even further as the main character journeys through their personal growth.
‘Moyashimon: Tales Of Agriculture’
You know that “Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture” is about farming from that title alone. What else could it be about? However, this anime goes above and beyond, taking an innovative approach by blending agricultural themes with science and, get this, the supernatural. It revolves around a college freshman endowed with the ability to perceive microbes invisible to the naked eye. This unique skill sparks the curiosity of professors who are interested in knowing even further. After experimenting with his gift, he chooses the right decision to use this to advance his agricultural studies. What a smart move.
‘Agukaru: Agriculture Angel Baraki’
Another farming anime with supernatural twists is “Agukaru: Agriculture Angel Baraki.” However, it isn’t the most satisfying because it only consists of five episodes. However, this does not say that each episode is not adorable. Farming, slice-of-life, supernatural, and magic – you get them all there.
“Agukaru: Agriculture Angel Baraki” follows the adventures of Sanae Baraki, a young girl who can see and speak with spirits. Together, she and her ghostly friends perform work on the fields of her family’s farm to produce delicious crops. That’s how simple the storyline is.
But wait until you learn about this part. She can likewise magically transform into Agriculture Angel Baraki. Think of Sailor Moon. While in this form, she can fight off bad guys and protect her family’s farm from evil people.
‘No-Rin’
Here’s another farm anime that’s a must-watch. Not nori, but “No-Rin.” The story combines agricultural themes with celebrity themes. It kicks off with an idol-obsessed otaku who gets disheartened when he hears that his favorite star will retire soon. But the biggest twist in his life arrives when he learns his idol enrolls in the same farming school where he is. That’s a lot of advantage as he can get to know her better and maybe even forge a relationship?
‘Flying Witch’
Witches are often associated with provincial farmlands. This anime, titled “Flying Witch,” merges slice-of-life themes with magic and, of course, farming. The series follows a budding young witch named Makoto Kowata, who starts training to become a full-fledged sorceress, just like Elphaba and Glinda are enrolled at the university in “Wicked.”
Kowata now tries to understand her magical powers and learns to use them with the nature around her. As she does so, she creates a deeper connection with the natural and mystical world by performing mundane and everyday tasks like farming.
‘Katri, Girl Of The Meadows’
If you are a fan of the animes “Princess Sara” and “Charlotte,” this anime follows the same artistic design as them. “Katri, Girl of the Meadows” is an old-school classic that follows the story of Katri, a cheerful and optimistic nine-year-old girl who resides with her grandparents in their hacienda in Finland.
But, one day, her family farm suffers, and Katri is forced to work hard to help her family survive. She gains employment at a neighboring farm, where she begins her journey as a young worker for her family.
Those are some of the best animes today about farming. Which did you like the most? Share your thoughts with the anime community by posting this story online on social media.
