Call Me Chihiro (2023)

1. Strong female leads choosing their own path.
2. Escaping pasts to start fresh.
3. Themes of solitude over loneliness.
4. Slow, slice-of-life pacing.
5. Small towns and quiet settings.
6. Minimalist storytelling.
7. Emotional depth without drama.
8. Gentle acts of rebellion.
9. Focus on self-discovery.
10. Impactful connections with strangers.

Slice of life. A young woman in a transient time in her life. We follow her day to day life as she heals and reconnects with her childhood. She creates delicious, seasonal, nostalgic recipes. A healing story.

Another show that encapsulates loneliness. The show thoughtfully presents a main character, an introvert, who travels to work and back each day. Slowly, she comes out of her shell and engages with the world around her.

Both feature protagonists who used to be sex workers. They have themes of loneliness and trying to overcome their past.