After School Dice Club

*After School Dice Club* is a heartwarming Japanese anime that explores friendship through the world of board games. The story centers on Miki, a shy high school student who prefers to keep to herself. Her world expands when she befriends Aya, an adventurous and outgoing new classmate. Together, they discover that their serious class president, Midori, works at a board game store. The trio forms a club dedicated to playing unique analog games from around the globe. While each episode introduces a real-world game, the show’s true focus is on how this shared hobby helps Miki overcome her anxiety and build meaningful connections. It’s a gentle, slice-of-life series about personal growth and finding your community. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.