Are you physically stressed? Are you mentally drained? Well, take a deep breath and relax. Life is very tough. Nothing’s really perfect. But… What if one day you found someone who would let you experience the most joyful and fulfilling life? Everything’s would be perfectly amazing.

Kuroto Nakano is a regular salaryman who has been living a stressful and unhealthy life. One day he gets home from his exhausting day at work and he is surprised that a cute little girl suddenly welcomes him to his house. Her name is Senko-san, an 800-year-old fox girl from the spirit world, whose job is to make Nakano feel the most comforting life. Thanks to her furry tail and those cute ears, everything is happily surrounded with good vibes.

The Helpful Fox Senko-san is a slice of life anime that will brighten up your day. MANGA.TOKYO is here to add more anime remedies to help you get rid of that tension and anxiety. Keep calm and feel relaxed with these anime series similar to The Helpful Fox Senko-san.

Spice and Wolf

Winter 2008 (Season 1): 13 Episodes
Summer 2009 (Season 2): 12 Episodes

Based on a light novel series of the same name, Spice and Wolf is a story about a traveling merchant named Kraft Lawrence who encounters Holo (also known as the ‘Wise Wolf’) in the middle of his journey. Holo offers herself to be the merchant’s business partner, but in one condition: To take her back to her homeland in the north called Yoitsu. To Kraft’s surprise, Holo is a brilliant wolf deity who can solve business problems. Both of them set their ventures towards a more profitable life while their affection to one another grows ponder. This is a magnificent story of romance in a classical setting that is very relaxing to watch.

When it comes to a unique relationship between a human and a demi-human, Spice and Wolf is the anime that first comes to mind. Holo is adorable like Senko-san, and both of them have the ability to soothe one’s heart. While Spice and Wolf has a classic tone with its medieval setting, unlike The Helpful Fox Senko-san which is a lot more lighthearted and takes place in our modern world, it will give you the most delightful experience similar to the lovely, fluffy bonds of Nakano and Senko-san.

Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon (Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid)

Winter 2017
13 Episodes

This is a slice of life and fantasy anime that centers on the devastating yet enjoyable life of Kobayashi who, shockingly, encounters a terrifying dragon who transforms into a cute and cheerful girl. The creature is known as Tohru. To repay Kobayashi’s kindness, as she lets the little girl stay at home, Tohru will be the one to help Kobayashi relieve her stressful life by doing housekeeping and everything she has to make Kobayashi’s life easy.

The anime has a similar introduction to The Helpful Fox Senko-san. Both series introduce main characters who are office workers and end up encountering the cutest supernatural creatures. Tohru and Senko-san are both capable of reducing all the stressors in life by helping with household chores in the most efficient manner. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon is very entertaining to watch, especially if you’re the type of audience who’s into moe stuff and other crazy little things. This is an absolute boredom killer you shouldn’t miss out.

Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens

Fall 2008
13 Episodes

This romantic comedy anime starts off with Jin Mikuriya who surprisingly awakens a goddess after using a part of a tree to carve a sculpture of a girl for his art project. The lovely goddess is known as Nagi. She is responsible of catching impurities of the world, but her abilities have significantly weakened because the sacred tree has been cut down. Jin helps her with her job while tracing back the origin of this goddess.

Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens focuses on its romantic comedy aspects. Like Senko-san, Nagi has a job of removing all the impurities of the world. The interaction between the male protagonist and Nagi is fun to watch and is similar to the daily bonding of Nakano and Senko-san as they live under the same roof. The anime has a pinch of fan service. Although the characters look very generic in the beginning, this anime is a perfect stress reliever that is worth your time.

Chobits

2002
26 Episodes

Chobits is a famous anime by CLAMP and one of the most recommended titles in the early 2000s among shojo fans. It’s full of ecchi stuff in the beginning, but Chobits is a beautiful story about the existence of cute robots (known as Persocoms) and their romantic relationships with humans. The anime revolves around Hideki Motusawa, a perverted delusional guy who dreams about having a Persocom, and he luckily finds an abandoned one lying on a garbage dump. While it is initially defective, he is able to activate it and soon comes to life. Things become more complicated and exciting with the existence of this adorable creature.

While Chobits doesn’t involve the presence of a human fox, the cute and lovable Chii will absolutely guide you through the quirks of the most pleasant life, similar to how the furry Senko-san uplifts your mood with her delicious meals. Both these adorable girls are very entertaining to watch, although Chii is rather filled with ecchi fascination. Chobits is full of exciting and heartwarming moments about a human robot that capture the exact feelings one has when watching the clinginess of Senko-san towards Nakano.

Kamisama Kiss

Fall 2012 (Season 1): 13 Episodes
Winter 2015 (Season 2): 12 Episodes

Nanami Momozono is a homeless girl who encounters a strange man named Mikage. As thanks for saving him from a dog, he entrusts something to Nanami: a new life as a deity. She ends up entering a shrine and meets Tomoe, a handsome human fox who is tasked to serve the earth deity. Nanami soon realizes that Mikage is the former earth deity that Tomoe has been serving for. At first, Tomoe can’t accept Nanami as the new deity in the shrine, but soon after, they come closer and start to have intimate feelings for one another.

This anime involves a male fox this time. Although it’s quite different from The Helpful Fox Senko-san, Kamisama Kiss offers the same soothing feeling one has when watching the strong bonds between Nakano and Senko-san. The godly duty of Nanami for Tomoe and the overall impact of the story will let you experience the most fantastic and heartwarming moments of a unique romance.

Ah! My Goddess

2005
24 Episodes

Keiichi Morisato accidentally dials the Goddess Relief Office and to his surprise, Belldandy comes to the world. While he has a desire for the goddess, he jokes Belldandy to stay with him forever, and his wish is granted. Romance begins to flourish. Their beautiful relationship is beyond the ordinary labels in romantic stories, and it’s pleasant to see how they spend their life together. The anime is emotionally captivating and comically good at the same time. It will let you dive deeper into a unique world of romance.

Although the anime doesn’t have any association with a human fox, there’s a beautiful goddess who welcomes the male protagonist to a brand new life. While the anime has a focus on how the protagonist lives the most peaceful way because of the nurturing skills of Belldandy, it’s no doubt that the anime has similarities to The Helpful Fox Senko-san; everything feels so comfortable, bright, and uplifting.

Ooya-san wa Shishunki!

Winter 2016
12 Episodes

This is the story of a young man named Maeda who moves into his new apartment. He is surprised to learn that the landlady is a cute middle school girl named Chie who changes his ordinary life. The anime isn’t complext, but it ensures that everything is fun, lovely, and lighthearted.

Ooya-san wa Shishunki! is a slice of life anime of two-minute episodes. While this is a lot more realistic compared to the supernatural involvement in The Helpful Fox Senko-san, both anime involve a boy and a girl who end up living under the same roof. Their daily bonds are equally tight and very refreshing to watch, similar to the comfort you feel in Senko-san’s wagging tail.

My Roommate is a Cat

Winter 2019
12 Episodes

My Roommate is a Cat is about Subaru Mikazuki, a 23-year-old novelist who ends up adopting a stray Tuxedo cat known as Haru. This is an interesting anime series that centers on the genuinely sweet relationship between a man and his pet. The anime is simply fun and uncomplicated. The characters are wholesome and they bring a smile to the audience because their moments are very relatable in many ways.

This anime is another slice of life that centers on the strong affection of a human towards a cat that is not a demi-creature this time. While the male protagonist has an ordinary life as a writer, everything changes when he adopts a cat, and this scenario captures the exact moment from Senko-san’s sudden existence in the real world. The happy and lively ambiance that the anime gives off is similar to the fun-filled ties between Nakano and Senko-san. Both anime are laid back, offer a breath of fresh air, and are packed with furs and cuteness you can’t resist.

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Konohana Kitan

Fall 2017
12 Episodes

Konohana Kitan is a mythic fiction story that focuses on the tight bonding between human fox girls. Yuzu starts her job as an attendant at the Konohanatei, a high class inn. Because she is inexperienced, there’s another fox girl named Kiri who guides her with the basics. Despite her clumsiness, Yuzu is able to brighten up the customers with her cutesy, charming personality. Together with other fox girls, they gradually learn to enjoy their magical world in a traditional setting as the bonds among them smoothly develop.

Although there is no serious tight relationship involved in the story, Konohana Kitan is full with human fox girls who are too adorable to watch. If you like the fluffiness of Senko-san, then this anime will not fail to satisfy your need to see more demi-humans. Despite the fact it doesn’t involve sweet bonds with humans, the bright undertone of the setting will make you feel relaxed, just like watching The Helpful Fox Senko-san.

Interviews with Monster Girls (Demi-chan wa Kataritai)

Winter 2017
12 Episodes

In a world where demi-humans are accepted in human society, a biology teacher named Tetsuo Takahashi is extremely fascinated them. Because of his strong desire to learn more about them, Takahashi conducts casual interviews to examine their existence, behavior, mentality, and how they interact in society. The bonds among them become stronger as the story goes on.

If you easily get attracted to demi-girls in anime, then Interviews with Monster Girls is the title you’ve been looking for. It doesn’t have a similar story as to The Helpful Fox Senko-san, but the existence of these endearing demi-creatures is delightful to watch. What’s even more interesting in the show is the comical relief it offers. It’s a slice of life anime, but the relationship between a teacher and his demi-human students will amuse you. It’s full of soft and cutesy stuff, like the feeling you get from tickling Senko-san.

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So fluffy and comfy!

These 10 anime like The Helpful Fox Senko-san are very soothing to watch. You only have to sit back, enjoy, and feel the tickling sensation of these sweet delights. Whether they are labeled as romance, comedy, slice of life, or fantasy, they will eventually bring you the most relaxing time of your day

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