When I was suffering in the army, I enjoyed Ranma 1/2, City Hunter and Saint Seiya (90s version). These shows brought me comfort.
Was gonna say Fruits Basket but it's already here!! It's my most fav anime ngl. Fruits Basket is❤️❤️ Some others will be School Babysitter, Uramichii oniisan, Given, Yuri on Ice, Horimiya, and Blue period.
One Piece Campfire Cooking in Another World Restaurant to Another World Deaimon Isekai Izakaya Nobu Yuru Camp
Death Note ig comfort anime for me will be some food animes lol, there are many i watched, but forgot name.
Natsume’s Book of Friends is one of my favorite animes! It’s SOL, so it’s not too high req to watch and often time it’s peaceful with just enough action to keep my attention. I really enjoy all the stories that Natsume finds out throughout his life, and it can be both tragic and comedic without hurting too badly. Tangentially I can also recommend mushishi. Love that guy
It's been mentioned several times but really, Natsume Yuujinchou just hits the spot right. It gives me warm feelings and thrill that I need, to take a break when I'm sad.