Love and relationships are central themes. These animes explore different aspects of love, whether it's first love like in 'Tamako Love Story', or friendship that might turn into something more. They also often have a slow - paced and gentle narrative style that allows the viewers to fully immerse themselves in the characters' emotions and experiences. For example, the way the story unfolds gradually in 'Tamako Love Story' gives the audience time to feel every nuance of the characters' feelings.
Well, they usually have a strong focus on the characters' emotions. In 'Tamako Love Story', we can clearly see the development of Tamako's feelings. Similar animes often do the same, showing how the characters' emotions change over time.