Japanese television has a knack for doing more with less, and The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan is a prime example. It's currently available in the US on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and in the UK on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, so there's no reason to keep putting it off. An 8/10 rating means the audience agrees.

Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan from the crowd. In an alternate universe, shy, awkward Yuki Nagato attempts to court her crush, Kyon, with the help of her best friend and neighbor, the perky and indomitable Ryoko Asakura. Together, the trio defends their high school literature club from extermination…and from the pestering of their over-the-top classmate Tsuruya and her friend and minion Mikuru. Minori Chihara and Tomokazu Sugita lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 2015.

Ideal for when you want something light without wanting something stupid. The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan respects its audience — rarer than it should be.