Do It Yourself!! is one of the quirkiest new series this fall. It's the original story of clumsy Yua Serufu — "yourself," one of the best name puns ever uttered in an anime — and the shenanigans she gets into with the DIY Club at her high school. The real power in this cozy series isn't found in the power tools, it’s found in the friendships formed along the way!

 

Slice-of-life anime series like Do It Yourself!! and this season's BOCCHI THE ROCK! often focus on sports and hobbies. In the case of BOCCHI THE ROCK! our main protagonist, Hitori Gotoh, takes up the guitar in an attempt to overcome her shyness and make friends. Anime like these often celebrate friends and teammates as much as they explore the thing that brings them together. If you're the type who loves to be inspired to try something new, here are six more anime series that might be responsible for your next hobby or obsession (in a good way).

 

Let's Make a Mug Too

 

 

Sometimes the best hobbies are the ones you stumble onto. High schooler Toyokawa Himeno moves to her mother’s hometown with her father and attends the same high school her mother once did. Himeno decides to give the pottery club a try and discovers that her mother is considered a legendary potter. Will Himeno decide to follow in her footsteps?

 

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Let’s Make a Mug Too is a unique series in that it pairs anime and live action into two equal segments by exploring pottery making in Tajimi City — the setting of the story. Not only will you enjoy meeting the pottery club girls and watching their heartfelt stories, but you’ll also embark on a different kind of experience with their voice actresses in live action. The actresses go hands-on with clay and pottery wheels, play games, cook local dishes, and learn more about the traditions of the city. Their excitement is contagious!

 

Slow Loop

 

 

Shy teenager Hiyori started fishing with her father when she was little. Since losing him to illness, fishing became her way to feel like she was still connected to him. Her mother remarries and Hiyori suddenly gains a new family and stepsister, the enthusiastic Koharu. Hiyori’s surprised to find out that fishing can bring them together, too!

 

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Fly fishing seems like a no-brainer; simply cast the bait into the river, right? Slow Loop will show you just how much there is to it. You’ll learn about fly fishing terms, techniques, and more with helpful diagrams and detailed explanations from Hiyori and her friends. The best part? They’ll even tell you how to prepare and cook your catch! This cozy slice-of-life anime will have you looking up fly fishing lessons near you — or at least the closest seafood restaurant.

 

Hikaru No Go

 

 

Twelve-year-old Hikaru Shindo is a typical middle schooler, or rather, he was until the day he met the ghost of a Go master named Fujiwara-no-Sai. Fujiwara-no-Sai takes Hikaru under his wing to teach him the ancient board, awakening his drive to become a top-tier Go player.

 

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Hikaru no Go might be the oldest title on this list but that doesn’t make it or its protagonist any less passionate. You might not have even heard of the game of Go before you start watching the classic series, but by the time you finish all 75 episodes, you’ll want to get a board and stylishly slam down some stones yourself.

 

Love All Play

 

 

Fishing? An ancient board game? Sure. But there’s no way badminton could be exciting, right? This is anime, of course there’s a way! In Love All Play high schooler Ryo Mizushima sets his sights on attaining the level of badminton play that his idol has achieved. When a prestigious high school offers him the opportunity to make that actually happen, Ryo puts all of his heart, body, and soul into reaching his goals. He’ll inspire you to do the same.

 

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Even if you’ve never been interested in badminton, Ryo’s earnestness and drive make him instantly likable. It helps that he’s voiced by Natsuki Hanae, who also plays Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The series focuses more on characters rather than explanations of the rules, but the action-packed matches can still give you the itch to swing a racket. If this series has made you curious about badminton, be sure to give Salaryman's Club a try, especially if you want a team that consists of businessmen who take off their suit and tie to step onto the court. Yes, we got two badminton anime in the same year!

 

Iwakakeru -Sport Climbing Girls-

 

 

The intensity of competitive sport climbing meets lively high school girls in Iwakakeru -Sport Climbing Girls-. These skillful climbers are like rock stars in this fast-paced sports anime. First-year high school student Konomi Kasahara gives the school climbing club a try in the spur of the moment one day. Before she knows it, she’s competing alongside her new friends. It takes both mental and physical strength to ascend to the top. Does Konomi have what it takes?

 

You might not be an instant rock climbing pro like Konomi, but her determination alone is enough to inspire you to get moving, at the very least. This series is sure to energize you with quick explanations of the sport, unusual characters, and spirited competition.

 

Blue Period

 

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Teenager Yatora Yaguchi coasted through high school without any idea of what he wanted to do with his life. That is until the day he caught a glimpse of a fellow student completing a painting in the art room. The art captures his imagination and his soul, so he decides to dedicate himself to going to art school. But Tokyo University of the Arts is beyond prestigious. Can Yatora turn his passion into his future?

 

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Blue Period proves that even hobby and slice-of-life anime can be intense. Yatora might be easygoing but he puts every ounce of effort he has into mastering the art skills he needs to be accepted into art school. This colorful series even teaches you how to take a closer look at paintings and illustrations and appreciate the artists that worked hard to create them. Yatora will motivate you into giving everything you’ve got into reaching your own dreams.

 

Has an anime ever inspired you to try something new? Tell us about it in the comments!

 

 

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Kelly Knox has been an anime fan for over 20 years. She's a pop culture writer and author in the Seattle area and you can always find her on Twitter.

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