I'm late to the thread, and there are already some real highlights mentioned so I'll just add some that are criminal ly missing:
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Other than absolute masterpieces already listed by other users. These are some that I have rewatched and can think of.
- Non Non Biyori
- Flying Witch
- Gabriel Dropout
- Handyman Saitou in Another World
- Encouragement of Climb
I love nichijou and asobi asobase. If Manga is your thing Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou is the GOAT
Nichijo is the only correct answer.
Azumanga Daioh is forever the GOAT.
YuruYuri is such a feel good and friendly anime and manga.
Just follows the life of the various girls in the tea club and some of their friends.
https://yuruyuri.wiki.gg/wiki/YuruYuri
I've heard yuru camp is great and I've been meaning to watch it. I did start reading the manga for it recently.
Nichijou / CITY the Animation
My favorite genre! SoL often crosses into other genres, so my answer would probably vary depending on how open we can be!
On the Romance side there's just sooo many I love- My Dress-Up Darling, A Sign of Affection, Horimiya, You and I are Polar Opposites.
For music - K-On and most definitely Sound Euphonium (in my top 3 all time)
Topic-based- DIY, Ruri Rocks, Yuru Camp, New Game
General randomess - Saiki K, YuruYuri
If I had to pick just one it would be Sound Euphonium. Absolutely beautiful series 🎵
Some I like that I don't often see mentioned:
Supercub (motor bikes)
Silver Spoon (farming)
Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater (fishing)
you mean Houkago Teibou Nisshi?
If not for covid situation I think it would have been more popular.
That's the one! Dang COVID. So many fish left in the sea they could have caught!
I also just remembered:
Working!! / Wagnaria!! (restaurant)
Do It Yourself!! (DIY project club)
Hanasaku Iroha (hot spring / traditional hotel)
Hanasaku Iroha is wonderful.

😁
Kanon
Sketchbook full colorS is a good one.
Azumanga Diaoh!
Runner up: Lucky Star
Distant 3rd: Shin-chan.
I watched Azumanga Diaoh after finishing Lucky Star left a hole in my heart
Mushishi
I really really cannot choose a single one. Aria is a great choice though.