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10 Anime to Watch with your Friends and Family this Holiday Season

When the nights are long and the weather's cold, it's nice to bundle up with your favorite anime shows. With the holiday season upon us, what better way to spend time with your loved ones than to share your love of anime with them? We've put together a little list of shows you can watch with your friends and family, to make the holidays a little easier. You can find all these shows on Crunchyroll!

1. MOM

MY love STORY!!
Sweet and quirky, My Love Story!! is an endearing romantic story revolving around an unlikely couple that's sure to charm your mom with its blend of comedy and drama.

2. DAD

Food Wars!
What better way to bond with Dad than with food! Food Wars! is the story of a son inspired by his father to become a chef, and their rivalry fuels his drive. This energetic show is sure to leave you both hungry for more.

3. CRUSH

Kids on the Slope
When picking a show to watch with your crush, you want to be romantic, but subtle. Kids on the Slope tells the story of two high school jazz musicians, and the love triangle they find themselves in. The mellow visuals and smooth score will keep both you and your crush saying “just one more episode.”

4. BFF

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
No anime will show your BFF the power of friendship quite like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. With action packed and visually striking battles, this show will leave you two ready to take on the world; the bonds between you will make you feel like giants.

5. YOUNGER BROTHER

Yu-Gi-Oh!
Your younger brother loves the action-packed cool factor of shonen anime; he's probably watching a few already! He's sure to be drawn to the epic card battles of Yu-Gi-Oh!, and the nostalgia will remind you of why you started watching anime in the first place.

6. OLDER SISTER

Yona of the Dawn
Finding a show that would appeal to your older sister might seem difficult, but we suggest Yona of the Dawn. She'll like it for its badass female lead, epic story, and strong romance; you; you'll like it because it's a solid anime.

7. WEIRD UNCLE

Punch Line
Every family has a weird uncle, and yours will love the outrageous anime Punch Line. The story centers on a boy in high school who will destroy the world if he sees a panty-shot; naturally, the show is full of them.

8. GRANDPA

Captain Harlock
Grandpa might not be interested in most anime protagonists, but try sitting him down with Captain Harlock. He'll enjoy the more traditional storytelling, classical music, and he may even relate with some of Harlock's values. Plus, it'll give you a good opportunity to watch an anime classic.

9. YOUNGER SISTER

Himouto! Umaru-chan
Your younger sister will love the bubbly, silly aesthetic of Himouto! Umaruchan, and as an anime fan, you can look forward to tons of otaku jokes and parodies. Just hope that she doesn't start acting like Umaru too!

10. ALL BY YOURSELF

Monster Musume
For some, the holidays aren't a time of togetherness and family, but a time to experience the joys of solitude. For those who would rather not share anime with their loved ones, and instead watch by yourself, we recommend the story of an emotionally charged cultural exchange with monster-girls, Monster Musume.

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