 If you liked
Aria the Animation
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 ...then you might like
Hakumei to Mikochi
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Both shows are exemplary Iyashikei (comforting / soul-healing) anime. Whilst Aria is centered around exploring the lives of Undines in Neo-Venezia, Hakumei to Mikochi revolves around the lives of tiny people living in the forest alongside animals. The musical score is excellent in both anime...and is designed to have a calming effect on the viewer.
IMO... what really connects the two shows together is the characters' uncomplicated and positive outlook towards life. In that sense, the shows share a certain level of innocence that is heartwarming as well as something that all adults ought to learn from.