In a flooded town where the waters are ever-rising, an old man must constantly build new floors onto his home in order to keep dry. But when his favorite smoking pipe falls into the watery abyss beneath him, he dives into the depths of not only his house, but memories of years past.Tsumiki no Ie is a short film about the everlasting effect of time on one's life—how it can swallow the past entirely, and how one must learn to continue moving forward despite what has already happened.
The House of Small Cubes has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: Tsumiki no Ie, つみきのいえ, The House of Small Cubes
Genres: Drama
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Top 10 Anime Like The House of Small Cubes (La Maison en Petits Cubes) [2024 List]
- 10. Summer Wars
- 9. Shashinkan
- 8. Clannad: After Story
- 7. 5 Centimeters Per Second
- 6. Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko
- 5. Ojiisan no Lamp
- 4. Rain Town
- 3. Shelter
- 2. Aru Tabibito no Nikki
- 1. Furiko
10. Summer Wars
OZ, a virtual world connected to the internet, has become extremely popular worldwide as a spot for people to engage in a large variety of activities, such as playing sports or shopping, through avatars created and customized by the user. OZ also possesses a near impenetrable security due to its strong encryption, ensuring that any personal data transmitted through the networks will be kept safe in order to protect those who use it. Because of its convenient applications, the majority of society has become highly dependent on the simulated reality, even going as far as entrusting the system with bringing back the unmanned asteroid explorer, Arawashi.
Kenji Koiso is a 17-year-old math genius and part-time OZ moderator who is invited by his crush Natsuki Shinohara on a summer trip. But unbeknownst to him, this adventure requires him to act as her fiancé. Shortly after arriving at Natsuki's family's estate, which is preparing for her great-grandmother's 90th birthday, he receives a strange, coded message on his cell phone from an unknown sender who challenges him to solve it. Kenji is able to crack the code, but little does he know that his math expertise has just put Earth in great danger.
Summer Wars has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: サマーウォーズ, Summer Wars
9. Shashinkan
The story takes place before WWII at a photo studio on top of a hill. Many people visit this studio to have their photos taken. One day, a couple comes, but the wife is so shy that she always lowers her head. The owner of the studio tries all kinds of tricks to get her to smile and eventually succeeds.
One year later, the couple comes again, but this time they bring their daughter along. She always looks grumpy, and again, the owner has to try everything to get her to smile. Thus starts a long-running relationship between the girl and the owner, and time passes to years and then decades...
Shashinkan has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 寫眞館, Shashinkan
8. Clannad: After Story
Clannad: After Story, the sequel to the critically acclaimed slice-of-life series Clannad, begins after Tomoya Okazaki and Nagisa Furukawa graduate from high school. Together, they experience the emotional rollercoaster of growing up. Unable to decide on a course for his future, Tomoya learns the value of a strong work ethic and discovers the strength of Nagisa's support. Through the couple's dedication and unity of purpose, they push forward to confront their personal problems, deepen their old relationships, and create new bonds.
Time also moves on in the Illusionary World. As the plains grow cold with the approach of winter, the Illusionary Girl and the Garbage Doll are presented with a difficult situation that reveals the World's true purpose.
Based on the visual novel by Key and produced by Kyoto Animation, Clannad: After Story is an impactful drama highlighting the importance of family and the struggles of adulthood.
Clannad ~After Story~ has finished airing and it has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: CLANNAD〜AFTER STORY〜 クラナド アフターストーリー, Clannad: After Story
7. 5 Centimeters Per Second
Takaki Toono and Akari Shinohara, two very close friends and classmates, are torn apart when Akari's family is transferred to another region of Japan due to her family's job. Despite separation, they continue to keep in touch through mail. When Takaki finds out that his family is also moving, he decides to meet with Akari one last time.
As years pass by, they continue down their own paths, their distance slowly growing wider and their contact with one another fades. Yet, they keep remembering one another and the times they have shared together, wondering if they will have the chance to meet once again.
5 Centimeters Per Second has finished airing and it has 3 Episodes. It is also Known as: Byousoku 5 Centimeter, 秒速５センチメートル, Five Centimeters Per Second, Byousoku 5 Centimeter - a chain of short stories about their distance, 5 Centimetres Per Second, 5 cm per second
6. Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko
Do you believe in love at first sight?
This short but sweet film revolves around She, a woman whose name is never uttered, and her pet cat, Chobi. Their first meeting was beautiful. One rainy day, She found Chobi abandoned outside and decided to bring him home with her. Chobi instantaneously fell for his kind and gentle owner. He had not only found a home, but also the love of his life. But can their relationship ever become anything more than just pet and owner?Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko is a short animated film that explores love in an extremely innovative way. The subtle romance is both heartwarming and thought-provoking and is sure to bring a gentle smile to your face.
She and Her Cat: Their Standing Points has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 彼女と彼女の猫, Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko
5. Ojiisan no Lamp
A boy finds a strange object while playing hide-and-seek. His grandfather tells him the story of his own youth, and the important role the old lamp played. This story is about the modernization of Japan and the changes that came with it.
Ojiisan no Lamp has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: おぢいさんのランプ, Wakate Animator Ikusei Project, 2010 Young Animator Training Project, Anime Mirai 2010, Ojii-san no Lamp, Grandfather's Lamp, Project A
4. Rain Town
Independent animation by Hiroyasu Ishida, the animator of Fumiko no Kokuhaku.
Rain Town has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: rain town, Rain Town
3. Shelter
Rin, a 17-year-old girl, lives inside a futuristic simulator in infinite, beautiful loneliness. Each day, she awakens in virtual reality to create a world for herself, yet in real life, Rin's comatose body floats through the universe, forever trapped inside a virtual simulation she will never wake up from...
Shelter has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: シェルター, Shelter
2. Aru Tabibito no Nikki
Follow Tortov as he journeys through very surreal, magical, picturesque landscapes, meeting interesting characters and circumstances on the way. Accompanied by his long-legged pig friend, Tortov takes us on an on-going adventure of peaceful contemplation.
Aru Tabibito no Nikki has finished airing and it has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: 或る旅人の日記, The Diary of Tortov Roddle, A Traveller's Diary
1. Furiko
A short called "Furiko" (or "Pendulum"), that was featured on Japanese variety show.
The anime was drawn by the Japanese comedian Tekken (鉄拳), who named himself after the fighting game.
The short was later adapted into the official music video for the song used in the short, "Exogenesis Part 3 (Redemption)" by Muse, and was extended to meet the full length of the song.
Pendulum has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 振り子, Exogenesis: Symphony Part 3 (Redemption)
