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* ''[[Chi's Sweet Home]]''. Can't really get more specific than that; she's such a cute [[Cute Kitten|KITTY!]] :3
* ''[[Chi's Sweet Home]]''. Can't really get more specific than that; she's such a cute [[Cute Kitten|KITTY!]] :3
** Not to mention the lovely, simplistic watercolour artstyle.
** Not to mention the lovely, simplistic watercolour artstyle.
* ''[[Azumanga Daioh (Manga)|Azumanga Daioh]]'', even though Sakaki keeps on being bitten by cats.
* ''[[Azumanga Daioh]]'', even though Sakaki keeps on being bitten by cats.
** It only makes the moments with Maya all the sweeter.
** It only makes the moments with Maya all the sweeter.
** The part where Kaorin does the folk dance with Sakaki. It's the perfect mix between funny and adorable.
** The part where Kaorin does the folk dance with Sakaki. It's the perfect mix between funny and adorable.
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** A single chapter, any chapter, in the evening is enough to make the day better. The publication of a new chapter makes my week.
** A single chapter, any chapter, in the evening is enough to make the day better. The publication of a new chapter makes my week.
** The recent chapters involving Yotsuba and her first teddy-bear, Duralumin, have caused particularly soppy grins at times.
** The recent chapters involving Yotsuba and her first teddy-bear, Duralumin, have caused particularly soppy grins at times.
* ''[[Bottle Fairy (Anime)|Bottle Fairy]]'' (no, not ''[[Bottle Fairy|her]]''!)
* ''[[Bottle Fairy (anime)|Bottle Fairy]]'' (no, not ''[[Bottle Fairy|her]]''!)
** Speak for yourself. This troper has had many sweet dreams about [[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Misato Katsuragi.]]
** Speak for yourself. This troper has had many sweet dreams about [[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Misato Katsuragi.]]
* ''[[Cardcaptor Sakura (Manga)|Cardcaptor Sakura]]''. I love it ''because'' it's cute. Both the manga and anime just make me feel so gooey inside.
* ''[[Cardcaptor Sakura]]''. I love it ''because'' it's cute. Both the manga and anime just make me feel so gooey inside.
** Even the commanding imperiousness of Yue the Judge, the silver moon spirit that took almost sadistic satisfaction in making hell for Sakura and Syaoran, is lost in the face of him being just so damn [http://www.wordwrights.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/yue.jpg sugary sparkly pretty.]
** Even the commanding imperiousness of Yue the Judge, the silver moon spirit that took almost sadistic satisfaction in making hell for Sakura and Syaoran, is lost in the face of him being just so damn [http://www.wordwrights.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/yue.jpg sugary sparkly pretty.]
** Unfortunately, [[Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle|the flashbacks]] of the [[Darker and Edgier]] sequel make it much harder to enjoy the simple happiness of the lighthearted original. Damn you, CLAMP! Damn you to ell
** Unfortunately, [[Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle|the flashbacks]] of the [[Darker and Edgier]] sequel make it much harder to enjoy the simple happiness of the lighthearted original. Damn you, CLAMP! Damn you to ell
*** Mind you the {{spoiler|original couple only made an appearance to help Tsubasa's Sakura and Syaoran, they aren't related (well not by blood anyways)}}
*** Mind you the {{spoiler|original couple only made an appearance to help Tsubasa's Sakura and Syaoran, they aren't related (well not by blood anyways)}}
**** Ah, but ''Clow'' is the same. Unfortunately. Tsubasa completely changes the tone of the sad but still sweet scene when he says goodbye to his Guardians before he dies. Then again, CCS is still adorable when taken as a stand-alone work.
**** Ah, but ''Clow'' is the same. Unfortunately. Tsubasa completely changes the tone of the sad but still sweet scene when he says goodbye to his Guardians before he dies. Then again, CCS is still adorable when taken as a stand-alone work.
* [[Stellvia of the Universe]]. It's basically [[Azumanga Daioh (Manga)|Azumanga Daioh]] in space, with awesome spaceship scenes and not one, but TWO instances of all humanity uniting to save the solar system.
* [[Stellvia of the Universe]]. It's basically [[Azumanga Daioh]] in space, with awesome spaceship scenes and not one, but TWO instances of all humanity uniting to save the solar system.
* ''[[Slayers]]''. It's light, funny, heartwarming, and still manages to be engaging. After the first story arc, I wanted to live in that world. ^_^
* ''[[Slayers]]''. It's light, funny, heartwarming, and still manages to be engaging. After the first story arc, I wanted to live in that world. ^_^
** Considering most Mazoku are [[Nightmare Fuel]] and [[Disney Death|Lina dies]] at least once per season? And don't forget the novel's graphic depictions of Mazoku-induced [[Body Horror]].
** Considering most Mazoku are [[Nightmare Fuel]] and [[Disney Death|Lina dies]] at least once per season? And don't forget the novel's graphic depictions of Mazoku-induced [[Body Horror]].
* [[Kannazuki no Miko]] is so dreamy and [[Rape Is Love|Chikane-chan is so cute,]] [[Too Much Information|i want to be Himeko]]. {{spoiler|No, i'm not being sarcastic. This is Sugar Wiki, after all.}}
* [[Kannazuki no Miko]] is so dreamy and [[Rape Is Love|Chikane-chan is so cute,]] [[Too Much Information|i want to be Himeko]]. {{spoiler|No, i'm not being sarcastic. This is Sugar Wiki, after all.}}
* [[Binbou Shimai Monogatari]], Kyou and Asu's relationship is just so sweet and heartwarming. Especially, in the (much longer) manga which among other things includes a happy version of "[[The Little Match Girl (Literature)|The Little Match Girl]]" with them as the title character. Kinko and Ginko's relationship is almost as sweet. Also, deep down everyone is [[Rousseau Was Right|is a nice person]]. {{spoiler|Yes, even their father}}.
* [[Binbou Shimai Monogatari]], Kyou and Asu's relationship is just so sweet and heartwarming. Especially, in the (much longer) manga which among other things includes a happy version of "[[The Little Match Girl]]" with them as the title character. Kinko and Ginko's relationship is almost as sweet. Also, deep down everyone is [[Rousseau Was Right|is a nice person]]. {{spoiler|Yes, even their father}}.
* ''[[Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou]]'', a slice-of-life series composed of lovely and heartwarming moments, set [[After the End]]. Not even kidding.
* ''[[Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou]]'', a slice-of-life series composed of lovely and heartwarming moments, set [[After the End]]. Not even kidding.
* [[Girl Friends]]! The [[Gayngst]] and [[Will They or Won't They?]] may be agonizing at times, but that only makes every little moment Mari and Akko have together sweeter.
* [[Girl Friends]]! The [[Gayngst]] and [[Will They or Won't They?]] may be agonizing at times, but that only makes every little moment Mari and Akko have together sweeter.
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* Ditto it's quasi-sequel [[The Cat Returns]] - yes, there are some tense moments, but all in all the fantastical nature of the story, the beautiful visuals, and the wonderful [[Ear Worm]] ending song combine to make you just feel *happy* after watching it.
* Ditto it's quasi-sequel [[The Cat Returns]] - yes, there are some tense moments, but all in all the fantastical nature of the story, the beautiful visuals, and the wonderful [[Ear Worm]] ending song combine to make you just feel *happy* after watching it.
** Oh, heck, *any* of the [[Studio Ghibli]] films which are aimed at children are this.
** Oh, heck, *any* of the [[Studio Ghibli]] films which are aimed at children are this.
* ''[[Shinryaku Ika Musume]]'' has the tile Ika Musume (squiid-girl) planing to invade the world, because humans pollute the ocean. Tough she might not have been successful with that, the show has invaded your heart. And also causes ''[[Awesomeness Withdrawal]]'' because it's that awesome.
* ''[[Shinryaku! Ika Musume]]'' has the tile Ika Musume (squiid-girl) planing to invade the world, because humans pollute the ocean. Tough she might not have been successful with that, the show has invaded your heart. And also causes ''[[Awesomeness Withdrawal]]'' because it's that awesome.
* Despite the characters living in something of a nasty, dangerous world, what makes ''[[One Piece]]'' good is that it's still full of [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]] of all kinds. It's loaded with [[Crowning Moment of Funny|hilarious]] and [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|positively warm and fuzzy]] scenes. And you always come out of reading it feeling NO ONE is alone, and that your true friends will care about, protect, and stay by your side no matter what, and that miracles happen and nothing is really impossible.
* Despite the characters living in something of a nasty, dangerous world, what makes ''[[One Piece]]'' good is that it's still full of [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]] of all kinds. It's loaded with [[Crowning Moment of Funny|hilarious]] and [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|positively warm and fuzzy]] scenes. And you always come out of reading it feeling NO ONE is alone, and that your true friends will care about, protect, and stay by your side no matter what, and that miracles happen and nothing is really impossible.
** You will have trouble finding something more awesome and uplifting than {{spoiler|Luffy beating the ever-loving snot out of Arlong and ending the battle by breaking his base ''in half with one kick''.}} * sniff* So awesome...
** You will have trouble finding something more awesome and uplifting than {{spoiler|Luffy beating the ever-loving snot out of Arlong and ending the battle by breaking his base ''in half with one kick''.}} * sniff* So awesome...
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* Macross7, a lot of it, but especially the scene in Episode 37 when {{spoiler|it's revealed that "the Sign of Peace" that a door locked with a riddle requires in the [[The Precursors|Protoculture]] ruins is a half-breed, someone born of two parents from two different races.}} That's when you realize in full force that humanity was nearly annhiliated by the Zentradi, a race of giants that knew only war and destruction, just a few years ago, and they were literally [[The Power of Love|LOVED INTO SUBMISSION]]... and that it's all happening again, with what what was thought to be a soul-devouring [[Eldritch Horror]] about to be [[Heel Face Turn|saved]] by [[The Power of Rock]]. All to the notes of the incredibly aptly-named [[Crowning Music of Awesome|Power To The Dream]].
* Macross7, a lot of it, but especially the scene in Episode 37 when {{spoiler|it's revealed that "the Sign of Peace" that a door locked with a riddle requires in the [[The Precursors|Protoculture]] ruins is a half-breed, someone born of two parents from two different races.}} That's when you realize in full force that humanity was nearly annhiliated by the Zentradi, a race of giants that knew only war and destruction, just a few years ago, and they were literally [[The Power of Love|LOVED INTO SUBMISSION]]... and that it's all happening again, with what what was thought to be a soul-devouring [[Eldritch Horror]] about to be [[Heel Face Turn|saved]] by [[The Power of Rock]]. All to the notes of the incredibly aptly-named [[Crowning Music of Awesome|Power To The Dream]].
* ''[[Sket Dance]]''. The friendships. The endless and unique humor. The adorable characters. The endlessly cute and heartwarming relationship between Bossun and Himeko. This manga WILL make your day better.
* ''[[Sket Dance]]''. The friendships. The endless and unique humor. The adorable characters. The endlessly cute and heartwarming relationship between Bossun and Himeko. This manga WILL make your day better.
* ''[[Aria (Manga)|Aria]]''. Just ''ARIA''. Seriously, between the incredibly beautiful and soothing music, the cuteness, and the general tone of how life should be enjoyed, this troper actually makes it a point of watching one or two episodes before going to bed after particularly bad days - and, somehow, he inevitably comes out of it with a smile and an uplifted heart, and sleeps well.
* ''[[Aria]]''. Just ''ARIA''. Seriously, between the incredibly beautiful and soothing music, the cuteness, and the general tone of how life should be enjoyed, this troper actually makes it a point of watching one or two episodes before going to bed after particularly bad days - and, somehow, he inevitably comes out of it with a smile and an uplifted heart, and sleeps well.
* ''[[Haibane Renmei]]''. There's something about Rakka waking up and seeing everyone else just smiling at her that warms this troper's heart.
* ''[[Haibane Renmei]]''. There's something about Rakka waking up and seeing everyone else just smiling at her that warms this troper's heart.
* ''[[Ichigo Mashimaro]]''. The two sisters, the weird neighbor, the innocent girl and the British girl who can't speak English. There's a laugh in almost every scene with this group.
* ''[[Ichigo Mashimaro]]''. The two sisters, the weird neighbor, the innocent girl and the British girl who can't speak English. There's a laugh in almost every scene with this group.
* ''[[Fruits Basket]]'' is a great thing to watch marathon-style while in the depths of depression. It's basically a giant [[Hurt Comfort Fic]]. The manga is better story-wise (and, you know, complete), but the anime is better spiritual ice cream binge material.
* ''[[Fruits Basket]]'' is a great thing to watch marathon-style while in the depths of depression. It's basically a giant [[Hurt Comfort Fic]]. The manga is better story-wise (and, you know, complete), but the anime is better spiritual ice cream binge material.
** For that matter, what about the ending of the manga, after {{spoiler|Tohru and Kyo hook up? Folks pair up with the people they've been in love with, the Zodiac curse is broken so they ''can'' show affection, we see that Kyoko was reunited with her husband in the afterlife, Akito is able to move on, and Tohru and Kyo end up [[Happily Married]].}}
** For that matter, what about the ending of the manga, after {{spoiler|Tohru and Kyo hook up? Folks pair up with the people they've been in love with, the Zodiac curse is broken so they ''can'' show affection, we see that Kyoko was reunited with her husband in the afterlife, Akito is able to move on, and Tohru and Kyo end up [[Happily Married]].}}
* ''[[Manabi Straight]]''. Seeing everyone work together to make the school festival a reality is just so [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|heart-warming]].
* ''[[Manabi Straight!]]''. Seeing everyone work together to make the school festival a reality is just so [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|heart-warming]].
* The Read or Dream manga is very much a [[Lighter and Softer]] version of ''[[Read or Die (Anime)|Read or Die]]'' focusing on the everyday life of the Paper Sisters, three characters who interact excellently and very obviously care a lot about eachother. As a result the series consists entirely of this. The same goes for large parts of ''[[ROD the TV]]''.
* The Read or Dream manga is very much a [[Lighter and Softer]] version of ''[[Read or Die]]'' focusing on the everyday life of the Paper Sisters, three characters who interact excellently and very obviously care a lot about eachother. As a result the series consists entirely of this. The same goes for large parts of ''[[ROD the TV]]''.
* [[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Anime)|Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]] cheers this troper up whenever he feels down. Some series just make you feel better to be alive.
* [[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]] cheers this troper up whenever he feels down. Some series just make you feel better to be alive.
** Nia. Getting a [[Tropers/Avatar Sango|troper]] who pretty much hates [[Moe Moe|Moe]], and getting him to like a character just because of HOW DAMN ADORABLE she is. She is made of d'awwww and [[Squee]]!
** Nia. Getting a [[Tropers/Avatar Sango|troper]] who pretty much hates [[Moe Moe|Moe]], and getting him to like a character just because of HOW DAMN ADORABLE she is. She is made of d'awwww and [[Squee]]!
* [[Axis Powers Hetalia]] ''always'' makes [[Tropers/Shi Tan|this troper]] feel better.
* [[Axis Powers Hetalia]] ''always'' makes [[Tropers/Shi Tan|this troper]] feel better.
** '''[[Axis Powers Hetalia (Manga)/Tear Jerker|Always?]]'''
** '''[[Axis Powers Hetalia/Tear Jerker|Always?]]'''
* Pretty much any [[Girls Love]] manga by [[Miyabi Fujieda]]: ''Ame-iroKouchakanKandan'', ''[[Iono the Fanatics]]'', ''[[The Mikos Words and The Witches Incantations]]''... Warmth and fuzziness are guaranteed.
* Pretty much any [[Girls Love]] manga by [[Miyabi Fujieda]]: ''Ame-iroKouchakanKandan'', ''[[Iono the Fanatics]]'', ''[[The Mikos Words and The Witches Incantations]]''... Warmth and fuzziness are guaranteed.
* ''[[Bunny Drop]]'' is like a more low-key ''Yotsuba&!'', complete with requisite [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]] per chapter. [[Man Called True|This troper]] would like nothing more than to adopt Rin for himself.
* ''[[Bunny Drop]]'' is like a more low-key ''Yotsuba&!'', complete with requisite [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]] per chapter. [[Man Called True|This troper]] would like nothing more than to adopt Rin for himself.
* ''[[Air Gear (Manga)|Air Gear]]'' isn't exactly filled with heart warming moments, but as a skater who hates gravity with a passion, the stuff they do in this show often makes [[Zetta|This troper]] feel like flying. Not to mention Akito/Agito! Squee!
* ''[[Air Gear]]'' isn't exactly filled with heart warming moments, but as a skater who hates gravity with a passion, the stuff they do in this show often makes [[Zetta|This troper]] feel like flying. Not to mention Akito/Agito! Squee!
* The main turn-off factor of ''[[Zettai Muteki Raijin Oh]]'' to mainstream mecha fans is ''this'', and inversely is a turn-on to [[Ladycoffee|this troper]]. Those adorable kids, while not diabetes-inducing sweet, are an antithesis to the [[Kids Are Cruel]] truism that pervades today's media. Their everyday interactions, both on and off the battlefield, just makes me wanna go awwwww.
* The main turn-off factor of ''[[Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh]]'' to mainstream mecha fans is ''this'', and inversely is a turn-on to [[Ladycoffee|this troper]]. Those adorable kids, while not diabetes-inducing sweet, are an antithesis to the [[Kids Are Cruel]] truism that pervades today's media. Their everyday interactions, both on and off the battlefield, just makes me wanna go awwwww.
* Together With Master, a one-shot shoujo-ai Manga that has a lot of sweetness to it without being [[Tastes Like Diabetes|Diabetic]]. The twist in the ending helps take the edge off some of that sweetness.
* Together With Master, a one-shot shoujo-ai Manga that has a lot of sweetness to it without being [[Tastes Like Diabetes|Diabetic]]. The twist in the ending helps take the edge off some of that sweetness.
* [[FLCL]]. It's like [[Mind Rape]], but in the opposite direction--your brain is just as broken, and you're just as confused, but you feel ''good''. Not really sure why, though.
* [[FLCL]]. It's like [[Mind Rape]], but in the opposite direction--your brain is just as broken, and you're just as confused, but you feel ''good''. Not really sure why, though.
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* Anytime a ''[[Code Geass]]'' character does anything genuinely sweet or romantic. Also, anytime Lelouch actually smiles for real (and any fanart that shows him doing so counts as well). And, any (non-violent) scene of any character(s) as a child/children!
* Anytime a ''[[Code Geass]]'' character does anything genuinely sweet or romantic. Also, anytime Lelouch actually smiles for real (and any fanart that shows him doing so counts as well). And, any (non-violent) scene of any character(s) as a child/children!
* ''[[Windy Tales]]''. A few kids learn how to [[Blow You Away|control the wind]], and have fun playing with it together. Cats can fly. Girls can float. The bond between friends is nigh-unbreakable. Soft, relaxing music. A gorgeous, highly experimental art style. All wrapped up in one [[Thirteen Episode Anime]] that shows both the bitter and sweet sides of growing up--but likes to lean toward the sweet.
* ''[[Windy Tales]]''. A few kids learn how to [[Blow You Away|control the wind]], and have fun playing with it together. Cats can fly. Girls can float. The bond between friends is nigh-unbreakable. Soft, relaxing music. A gorgeous, highly experimental art style. All wrapped up in one [[Thirteen Episode Anime]] that shows both the bitter and sweet sides of growing up--but likes to lean toward the sweet.
* ''[[Kamichu]]''. A [[Slice of Life]] about an [[Ordinary High School Student|ordinary middle school girl]] who [[A God Am I|becomes a god]], and lets her life continue mostly as usual. The characters actually look and act their age, there is pretty much zero fanservice, and the backgrounds are pure [[Scenery Porn]]. Any conflicts that arise are resolved within an episode, and several things happen just because they can--a WWE-esque cat wrestling match? Sure, sounds like fun. Amazingly relaxing.
* ''[[Kamichu!]]''. A [[Slice of Life]] about an [[Ordinary High School Student|ordinary middle school girl]] who [[A God Am I|becomes a god]], and lets her life continue mostly as usual. The characters actually look and act their age, there is pretty much zero fanservice, and the backgrounds are pure [[Scenery Porn]]. Any conflicts that arise are resolved within an episode, and several things happen just because they can--a WWE-esque cat wrestling match? Sure, sounds like fun. Amazingly relaxing.
* The ending of ''[[Kaleido Star]]'' (the first season)
* The ending of ''[[Kaleido Star]]'' (the first season)
* Every episode of ''[[Sketchbook]]'' is [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|heartwarming]] and relaxing. And then the [[Crowning Moment of Funny|hilarity]] goes up to eleven once [[Funny Foreigner|Kate]] shows up.
* Every episode of ''[[Sketchbook]]'' is [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|heartwarming]] and relaxing. And then the [[Crowning Moment of Funny|hilarity]] goes up to eleven once [[Funny Foreigner|Kate]] shows up.
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* While [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]] has its darker moments, the show simply has such strong themes of forgiveness, second chances and acceptance that it ultimately becomes this.
* While [[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]] has its darker moments, the show simply has such strong themes of forgiveness, second chances and acceptance that it ultimately becomes this.
* Any of the [[Aw, Look -- They Really Do Love Each Other]] moments between Ranma and Akane on ''[[Ranma One Half]]''.
* Any of the [[Aw, Look -- They Really Do Love Each Other]] moments between Ranma and Akane on ''[[Ranma One Half]]''.
* The ending to the final episode of [[Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni|Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai]] is extremely sweet and fluffy. [[Nightmare Fuel|The rest of]] [[Tear Jerker|the series, however...]]
* The ending to the final episode of [[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni|Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai]] is extremely sweet and fluffy. [[Nightmare Fuel|The rest of]] [[Tear Jerker|the series, however...]]
** All the [[Nightmare Fuel]] that happened ''before'' just makes the ending all the sweeter. Two words: {{spoiler|July First.}}
** All the [[Nightmare Fuel]] that happened ''before'' just makes the ending all the sweeter. Two words: {{spoiler|July First.}}
** The more innocent scenes are pretty heartwarming. Of particular note is any scene involving Rena [[I'm Taking Her Home With Me|wanting to take someone home]]. Especially, Hanyuu.
** The more innocent scenes are pretty heartwarming. Of particular note is any scene involving Rena [[I'm Taking Her Home with Me|wanting to take someone home]]. Especially, Hanyuu.
* Almost the whole of [[Little House With an Orange Roof|Little House with an Orange Roof]] got this troper feeling happy after a short read, especially the ending.
* Almost the whole of [[Little House With an Orange Roof]] got this troper feeling happy after a short read, especially the ending.
* [[Time of Eve]]: If you don't feel some sort of Hope for humanity/[[What Measure Is a Non-Human?|non-humanity]] you... well you probably still have a soul in some way.
* [[Time of Eve]]: If you don't feel some sort of Hope for humanity/[[What Measure Is a Non-Human?|non-humanity]] you... well you probably still have a soul in some way.
* ''[[Ah! My Goddess (Manga)|Oh My Goddess!]]''. [[Nice Guy|An]] [[Magical Girlfriend|honestly]] [[Single Woman Seeks Good Man|romantic couple]], three truly close sisters, and a sweet, homey feel add up to over twenty years' worth of warm-tea-with-honey feelings. The five-episode OVA '''alone''' will fill you with amazing feelings.
* ''[[Ah! My Goddess|Oh My Goddess!]]''. [[Nice Guy|An]] [[Magical Girlfriend|honestly]] [[Single Woman Seeks Good Man|romantic couple]], three truly close sisters, and a sweet, homey feel add up to over twenty years' worth of warm-tea-with-honey feelings. The five-episode OVA '''alone''' will fill you with amazing feelings.
* ''[[Kimi Ni Todoke]]'': shy, socially awkward girl with low self-esteem gradually opens up and makes loads of great friends thanks to the influence of the ''nicest'' most-popular-boy-in-school you ever saw... and she does it without having to change who she is. It's ''adorable''.
* ''[[Kimi ni Todoke]]'': shy, socially awkward girl with low self-esteem gradually opens up and makes loads of great friends thanks to the influence of the ''nicest'' most-popular-boy-in-school you ever saw... and she does it without having to change who she is. It's ''adorable''.
* [[Angelic Layer]]. The angel-motif "Angels" and the background stories of the characters just makes this troper so giddy and happy.
* [[Angelic Layer]]. The angel-motif "Angels" and the background stories of the characters just makes this troper so giddy and happy.
* ''[[Wandering Son]]''. Behind the constant [[Tear Jerker]] moments is a cute, inspiring manga about two kids who just want to be themselves while being adorable.
* ''[[Wandering Son]]''. Behind the constant [[Tear Jerker]] moments is a cute, inspiring manga about two kids who just want to be themselves while being adorable.
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* ''[[Maison Ikkoku]]'', otherwise known as [[The Power of Love]] meets [[Character Development]]. Seeing the ways that the characters slowly grow and mature makes the happy ending feel so *right*.
* ''[[Maison Ikkoku]]'', otherwise known as [[The Power of Love]] meets [[Character Development]]. Seeing the ways that the characters slowly grow and mature makes the happy ending feel so *right*.
* All this and no mention of [[Rozen Maiden]]? Ladies and gentlemen, the sweetheart that will infect your dreams with cute, [http://www.cosplayisland.co.uk/files/costumes/1310/21303/hinaichigo_921.jpg I give you Hinaichigo, the 6th Rozen Maiden]
* All this and no mention of [[Rozen Maiden]]? Ladies and gentlemen, the sweetheart that will infect your dreams with cute, [http://www.cosplayisland.co.uk/files/costumes/1310/21303/hinaichigo_921.jpg I give you Hinaichigo, the 6th Rozen Maiden]
* [[Clannad (Visual Novel)|Clannad]]. If you're ever feeling depressed or agitated, look at [http://img3.lln.crunchyroll.com/i/spire1/1b60ce51530c097e12d9d69e7cb64cdd1238240390_full.png this picture]. Seeing Nagisa and the rest of the girls sweetly smiling and beaming up at you is bound to help you relax.
* [[Clannad]]. If you're ever feeling depressed or agitated, look at [http://img3.lln.crunchyroll.com/i/spire1/1b60ce51530c097e12d9d69e7cb64cdd1238240390_full.png this picture]. Seeing Nagisa and the rest of the girls sweetly smiling and beaming up at you is bound to help you relax.
** But that picture has [[Cute Ghost Girl|Fu]][[Tear Jerker|ko]]...
** But that picture has [[Cute Ghost Girl|Fu]][[Tear Jerker|ko]]...
* [[Chobits (Manga)|Chobits]]. Some parts of the series are admittedly [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?|very]] [[Contemplate Our Navels|serious]] (and, well, perverted), but most of it is the adorable antics of cute robot girls and a couple of intertwining love stories. What really makes it [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]], though, is the atmosphere: the visuals are soft, pretty, and mostly pastel-colored, and the soundtrack alternates between sugary-sweet and soothingly peaceful.
* [[Chobits]]. Some parts of the series are admittedly [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?|very]] [[Contemplate Our Navels|serious]] (and, well, perverted), but most of it is the adorable antics of cute robot girls and a couple of intertwining love stories. What really makes it [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]], though, is the atmosphere: the visuals are soft, pretty, and mostly pastel-colored, and the soundtrack alternates between sugary-sweet and soothingly peaceful.
* ''[[Ikoku Meiro no Croisee]]'' is possibly the most heartwarming series this troper has ever seen, in every way possible.
* ''[[Ikoku Meiro no Croisee]]'' is possibly the most heartwarming series this troper has ever seen, in every way possible.
* ''[[Spice and Wolf]]'' has always been this for this troper.
* ''[[Spice and Wolf]]'' has always been this for this troper.
* While it starts out (and doesn't stop) with [[Nightmare Fuel]], ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]'' as a whole (especially the [[Happily Ever After]] in the manga and ''Brotherhood'') has a very uplifting message that you'll find yourself repeating when you feel like nothing's going your way:
* While it starts out (and doesn't stop) with [[Nightmare Fuel]], ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]'' as a whole (especially the [[Happily Ever After]] in the manga and ''Brotherhood'') has a very uplifting message that you'll find yourself repeating when you feel like nothing's going your way:
{{quote| '''Edward Elric:''' There's no such thing as a painless lesson. They just don't exist. Sacrifices are necessary; you can't gain anything without losing something first. Although, if you can endure that pain, and walk away from it, you'll find that you have a heart strong enough to overcome any obstacle. Yeah. {{spoiler|A heart made fullmetal.}}}}
{{quote| '''Edward Elric:''' There's no such thing as a painless lesson. They just don't exist. Sacrifices are necessary; you can't gain anything without losing something first. Although, if you can endure that pain, and walk away from it, you'll find that you have a heart strong enough to overcome any obstacle. Yeah. {{spoiler|A heart made fullmetal.}}}}
* Virtually everything by [[Tanaka Yutaka]]. [[My Lovely Ghost Kana]] especially. [[Ai-Ren]] is Bittersweet, but the overwhelming message is one of hope. [[Virgin Night]] is full of heartwarming short stories. (And a bit of bittersweetness.) [[Mimia-Hime]] is a fairy tale built on heartwarming and [[Scenery Porn]].
* Virtually everything by [[Tanaka Yutaka]]. [[My Lovely Ghost Kana]] especially. [[Ai-Ren]] is Bittersweet, but the overwhelming message is one of hope. [[Virgin Night]] is full of heartwarming short stories. (And a bit of bittersweetness.) [[Mimia Hime]] is a fairy tale built on heartwarming and [[Scenery Porn]].
* [[Mahoraba]] is a funny, heartwarming and strangely weird [[Slice of Life]] where every chapter is guaranteed to make you go "D'awwwww!" at least once. The characters are all absolutely [[Moe Moe|adorable]] and the ending wraps everything up like a big hug in a warm sweater.
* [[Mahoraba]] is a funny, heartwarming and strangely weird [[Slice of Life]] where every chapter is guaranteed to make you go "D'awwwww!" at least once. The characters are all absolutely [[Moe Moe|adorable]] and the ending wraps everything up like a big hug in a warm sweater.
* ''[[A Little Snow Fairy Sugar]]'' certainly qualifies. The night I began watching the show, I literally dreamed that Saga was playing my favorite songs on her piano with Sugar right next to me.
* ''[[A Little Snow Fairy Sugar]]'' certainly qualifies. The night I began watching the show, I literally dreamed that Saga was playing my favorite songs on her piano with Sugar right next to me.
* The anime version of ''[[The Idolmaster (Anime)|THE iDOLM@STER]]''. Almost every episode has [[An Aesop]] and leaves you with a good feeling about their world.
* The anime version of ''[[The Idolmaster (anime)|THE iDOLM@STER]]''. Almost every episode has [[An Aesop]] and leaves you with a good feeling about their world.
* [[One Piece]]. I mean just look at the Straw Hat Crew, especially Luffy, Usopp and Chopper. Not to mention the extremely flamboyent world they travel through and the people they meet. You know what else? People communicate through colorful talking snails known as Den Den Mushis.
* [[One Piece]]. I mean just look at the Straw Hat Crew, especially Luffy, Usopp and Chopper. Not to mention the extremely flamboyent world they travel through and the people they meet. You know what else? People communicate through colorful talking snails known as Den Den Mushis.
* ''[[Ristorante Paradiso (Manga)|Ristorante Paradiso]].'' Yes, it's a show about a damn near [[Mary Suetopia]] of a restaurant. Yes, said restaurant is called [[Tastes Like Diabetes|"Cottage of the Bear."]] But it's so sweet and nice that eventually you give in and get your sugar addiction on. My particular favorite episodes are the birthday parties of one of the chefs' son and the owner's wife.
* ''[[Ristorante Paradiso]].'' Yes, it's a show about a damn near [[Mary Suetopia]] of a restaurant. Yes, said restaurant is called [[Tastes Like Diabetes|"Cottage of the Bear."]] But it's so sweet and nice that eventually you give in and get your sugar addiction on. My particular favorite episodes are the birthday parties of one of the chefs' son and the owner's wife.
* ''[[Nichijou]]'', it's a light hearted comedy about how awesome everyday life is. That alone should tell you how ridiculously happy the anime is, and then you get to the last few episodes showing you [[Nakama|just how great having friends really is]].
* ''[[Nichijou]]'', it's a light hearted comedy about how awesome everyday life is. That alone should tell you how ridiculously happy the anime is, and then you get to the last few episodes showing you [[Nakama|just how great having friends really is]].


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* ''The Toon Treasury of Classic Children's Comics'' is pure, unleaded Sweet Dreams Fuel from start to finish. Loaded with over 60 classic comics from a large variety of artists (some of whom were even [[The Golden Age of Animation|Golden Age animators!]]) binded in a pseudo-classic book like fashion. The stories feature lovely artwork and stories handpicked by industry veterans like Art Spielgelmen (who you might know as the creator of the [[Nightmare Fuel|not-so-sweet dreams fuel]] ridden comic [[Maus]])--stories that they feel are worthy enough to be read by the children of today.
* ''The Toon Treasury of Classic Children's Comics'' is pure, unleaded Sweet Dreams Fuel from start to finish. Loaded with over 60 classic comics from a large variety of artists (some of whom were even [[The Golden Age of Animation|Golden Age animators!]]) binded in a pseudo-classic book like fashion. The stories feature lovely artwork and stories handpicked by industry veterans like Art Spielgelmen (who you might know as the creator of the [[Nightmare Fuel|not-so-sweet dreams fuel]] ridden comic [[Maus]])--stories that they feel are worthy enough to be read by the children of today.
* There is also the Craig Yoe book ''The Golden Collection of Krazy Kool Klassic Kids' Komics'', which also has a large variety of comics from many classic artists. The story selection isn't quite as impressive as the Toon Treasury book, but it's still a worthy addition to any classic comic enthusiasts collection, a fun read for any age, and just as loaded with sweet dreams fuel.
* There is also the Craig Yoe book ''The Golden Collection of Krazy Kool Klassic Kids' Komics'', which also has a large variety of comics from many classic artists. The story selection isn't quite as impressive as the Toon Treasury book, but it's still a worthy addition to any classic comic enthusiasts collection, a fun read for any age, and just as loaded with sweet dreams fuel.
* ''Nine Lives to Live: Felix the Cat'' <ref> [[I Thought You Meant]] Absolutely no relation to ''[[The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat (Animation)|The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat]]''</ref> is a wonderful compilation of Sunday [[Felix the Cat (Animation)|Felix the Cat]] comic strips penned by his creator [[Otto Messmer]]. Rich in imagination and fantasy, Felix embarks on many escapades, loaded with fun sight gags, good characterization, all told with Otto's imaginative rubberhose art style--even his ''props'' are fun to look at! If you're a fan of Felix, this book is a must have!
* ''Nine Lives to Live: Felix the Cat'' <ref> [[I Thought You Meant]] Absolutely no relation to ''[[The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat]]''</ref> is a wonderful compilation of Sunday [[Felix the Cat]] comic strips penned by his creator [[Otto Messmer]]. Rich in imagination and fantasy, Felix embarks on many escapades, loaded with fun sight gags, good characterization, all told with Otto's imaginative rubberhose art style--even his ''props'' are fun to look at! If you're a fan of Felix, this book is a must have!
* Another excellent Felix collection is the Craig Yoe book ''Felix The Cat's Greatest Comic Book Tales'', offering a selection of stories that are truly ideal for children--loaded with lovely illustrations, cute fantasy stories, funny gags, and great artwork from Otto Messmer, Joe Oriolo and even ''[[Terry Toons|Jim Tyer]]''. It's also much easier to get ahold of than the ''Nine Lives to Live'' book.
* Another excellent Felix collection is the Craig Yoe book ''Felix The Cat's Greatest Comic Book Tales'', offering a selection of stories that are truly ideal for children--loaded with lovely illustrations, cute fantasy stories, funny gags, and great artwork from Otto Messmer, Joe Oriolo and even ''[[Terry Toons|Jim Tyer]]''. It's also much easier to get ahold of than the ''Nine Lives to Live'' book.
* ''The Complete Milt Gross'' is yet another excellent collection from Craig Yoe, featuring a plethora of hilarious stories from one of the best comic artists of the 30's and 40's! The artwork is hilarious bizarre and full of energy, and Milt's slang and witty dialogue, as well as his funny cast of characters made this ideal for someone who wants a little more spice in their sweet dreams fuel.
* ''The Complete Milt Gross'' is yet another excellent collection from Craig Yoe, featuring a plethora of hilarious stories from one of the best comic artists of the 30's and 40's! The artwork is hilarious bizarre and full of energy, and Milt's slang and witty dialogue, as well as his funny cast of characters made this ideal for someone who wants a little more spice in their sweet dreams fuel.
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* Pretty much ''any'' comic made by [[Winsor McCay]] will fall into this, but his legendary ''[[Little Nemo]]'' comics take the cake.
* Pretty much ''any'' comic made by [[Winsor McCay]] will fall into this, but his legendary ''[[Little Nemo]]'' comics take the cake.
* ''[[Calvin and Hobbes]]'' is pure sweet dreams fuel from start to finish, loaded with great artwork, truly imaginative stories, and some of the richest, funniest characters to ever grace the comics page.
* ''[[Calvin and Hobbes]]'' is pure sweet dreams fuel from start to finish, loaded with great artwork, truly imaginative stories, and some of the richest, funniest characters to ever grace the comics page.
* ''[[Spider Man Loves Mary Jane]]'': This is the tonic to ''One More Day''. Adorable, well-written, [[WAFF|enjoyably fluffy]], and barely [[Wangst|wangsty]] at all despite being about a teenage girl in high school...a nice change from the ordinary comics fare.
* ''[[Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane]]'': This is the tonic to ''One More Day''. Adorable, well-written, [[WAFF|enjoyably fluffy]], and barely [[Wangst|wangsty]] at all despite being about a teenage girl in high school...a nice change from the ordinary comics fare.
* The chibi Endless from [[Sandman]] and spin-off comics. This troper owns a set of figurines of them. They live on her desk and watch over her sleep in their cuteness.
* The chibi Endless from [[Sandman]] and spin-off comics. This troper owns a set of figurines of them. They live on her desk and watch over her sleep in their cuteness.
* ''[[Tiny Titans]]'': Aw yeah, Tiny Titans! If you're depressed by the team's sky-high body count and the book's downward spiral, please check out this book. Who ever thought Trigon could be even remotely adorable?
* ''[[Tiny Titans]]'': Aw yeah, Tiny Titans! If you're depressed by the team's sky-high body count and the book's downward spiral, please check out this book. Who ever thought Trigon could be even remotely adorable?
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== Fan Works ==
== Fan Works ==
* ''[[The Light in The Darkness (Fanfic)|The Light in The Darkness]]'' is considered one of the most heartwarming tells in the ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'' fandom. Its pretty much distilled escence of [[True Companions|the bonds of friendship between the Mane Cast]] from the series. It's gained the reputation for being [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]] enough to counteract the [[Nightmare Fuel]] present in ''[[Cupcakes (Fanfic)|Cupcakes]]''.
* ''[[The Light in the Darkness]]'' is considered one of the most heartwarming tells in the ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'' fandom. Its pretty much distilled escence of [[True Companions|the bonds of friendship between the Mane Cast]] from the series. It's gained the reputation for being [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]] enough to counteract the [[Nightmare Fuel]] present in ''[[Cupcakes (Fanfic)|Cupcakes]]''.
* Also [http://th07.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2011/268/8/9/890c6881b4f573a0352618320fdd5ca3-d4axs62.jpg this], though it may actually creep/gross out some.
* Also [http://th07.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2011/268/8/9/890c6881b4f573a0352618320fdd5ca3-d4axs62.jpg this], though it may actually creep/gross out some.
* It's a little weird to put this here, considering the rest of the movie, but this troper always considered the ending of [[Raising Arizona]] to be this.
* It's a little weird to put this here, considering the rest of the movie, but this troper always considered the ending of [[Raising Arizona]] to be this.
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== Film ==
== Film ==
* Terry Pratchett's ''[[Discworld (Literature)/Hogfather|Hogfather]]''. I, for one, boycott each, every and all Christmas movies ever (sugar-iced, honey-coated, syrupy pieces of cheap tacky feelgood...) And that one ''manages to make me cry'' four to five times every time I watch it.
* Terry Pratchett's ''[[Discworld/Hogfather|Hogfather]]''. I, for one, boycott each, every and all Christmas movies ever (sugar-iced, honey-coated, syrupy pieces of cheap tacky feelgood...) And that one ''manages to make me cry'' four to five times every time I watch it.
** For example: {{spoiler|{{smallcaps| Death}} himself, in the role of the Hogfather (Discworld's version of Santa), ''saving'' [[The Little Match Girl (Literature)|The Little Match Girl]].}}
** For example: {{spoiler|{{smallcaps| Death}} himself, in the role of the Hogfather (Discworld's version of Santa), ''saving'' [[The Little Match Girl]].}}
* [[Alfonso Cuaron]]'s ''[[A Little Princess]]'', [[Tear Jerker|HEART Jerking]] not withstanding.
* [[Alfonso Cuaron]]'s ''[[A Little Princess]]'', [[Tear Jerker|HEART Jerking]] not withstanding.
* Am I weird if I include ''[[The Nightmare Before Christmas]]'' here? Because I think the characters are just adorable.
* Am I weird if I include ''[[The Nightmare Before Christmas]]'' here? Because I think the characters are just adorable.
** Nope. The finale where Jack and Sally have their ending duet is a [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]] and if that's not a high note for a movie to end on, then what is?
** Nope. The finale where Jack and Sally have their ending duet is a [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]] and if that's not a high note for a movie to end on, then what is?
* ''[[Miracle On 34th Street]]''.
* ''[[Miracle on 34th Street]]''.
* While the older version was good, the new ''[[Hairspray]]'' is pure [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]], from the joyous dance numbers, to its giddy optimism.
* While the older version was good, the new ''[[Hairspray]]'' is pure [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]], from the joyous dance numbers, to its giddy optimism.
* Try, just ''try'', to watch Sigur Rós' homecoming-tour documentary [[Heima]] without wanting to move to Iceland and just bask in a sea of etheral post-rock, cable-knit sweaters, and geological anomaly forever.
* Try, just ''try'', to watch Sigur Rós' homecoming-tour documentary [[Heima]] without wanting to move to Iceland and just bask in a sea of etheral post-rock, cable-knit sweaters, and geological anomaly forever.
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** Ironic that [[True Art Is Angsty|Joss Whedon]] helped write the screenplay for [[Toy Story|one]] of them.
** Ironic that [[True Art Is Angsty|Joss Whedon]] helped write the screenplay for [[Toy Story|one]] of them.
*** Well, he has said that not one of his lines actually made it into the final film; his one real contribution is the character of Rex.
*** Well, he has said that not one of his lines actually made it into the final film; his one real contribution is the character of Rex.
** ''[[Monsters Inc.]]'' is ''literal'' [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]], by the end.
** ''[[Monsters, Inc.]]'' is ''literal'' [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]], by the end.
** May I direct you to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arOUazGZtxc this WONDERFUL tribute to Pixar], which is not only has [[Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory|Pure Imagination]](see below) playing to it all, but is perfectly edited to match the music and lyrics?
** May I direct you to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arOUazGZtxc this WONDERFUL tribute to Pixar], which is not only has [[Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory|Pure Imagination]](see below) playing to it all, but is perfectly edited to match the music and lyrics?
** [[WALL-E]]. 'nuff said.
** [[WALL-E]]. 'nuff said.
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** This movie, typical of a Don Bluth film, has its tragic moments, but it balances it with some of the most beautiful portrayals of maternal and filial love ever shown on film. The soundtrack only makes it all the more heartwarming...
** This movie, typical of a Don Bluth film, has its tragic moments, but it balances it with some of the most beautiful portrayals of maternal and filial love ever shown on film. The soundtrack only makes it all the more heartwarming...
* ''[[How to Train Your Dragon]]''. Basically any scene with Toothless is this but especially the scene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzxeKHA_jOw where he and Hiccup bond for the first time] and definitely the ending.
* ''[[How to Train Your Dragon]]''. Basically any scene with Toothless is this but especially the scene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzxeKHA_jOw where he and Hiccup bond for the first time] and definitely the ending.
* The end of ''[[Its a Wonderful Life]]'' looks cheesy and cliche if taken out of context, but taken with the rest of the film it makes excellent Christmas-flavored sweet dreams fuel. Many people owe their holiday warm fuzzies entirely to Frank Capra.
* The end of ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]'' looks cheesy and cliche if taken out of context, but taken with the rest of the film it makes excellent Christmas-flavored sweet dreams fuel. Many people owe their holiday warm fuzzies entirely to Frank Capra.
* ''[[Speed Racer]]'': While already the [[So Cool Its Awesome|incarnation of pure awesomeness]], the final lap of the Grand Prix crowns all other preceding moments of awesome.
* ''[[Speed Racer]]'': While already the [[So Cool Its Awesome|incarnation of pure awesomeness]], the final lap of the Grand Prix crowns all other preceding moments of awesome.
* ''[[Amelie]]'', a beautiful little film that is essentially one big [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]] that, at least with this troper, helps to restore faith that people aren't all ''that'' bad...
* ''[[Amelie]]'', a beautiful little film that is essentially one big [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]] that, at least with this troper, helps to restore faith that people aren't all ''that'' bad...
* [[The Sound of Music|Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens! Bright copper kettles, and warm woolen mittens!]]
* [[The Sound of Music|Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens! Bright copper kettles, and warm woolen mittens!]]
* Almost literally, [[Charlie and The Chocolate Factory|Pure Imagination]].
* Almost literally, [[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory|Pure Imagination]].
* Mike Leigh's ''[[Happy Go Lucky|Happy-Go-Lucky]]'': Poppy's cheerfulness really rubs off on you. Unless you can't stand quirky happy people who joke a lot :D.
* Mike Leigh's ''[[Happy-Go-Lucky]]'': Poppy's cheerfulness really rubs off on you. Unless you can't stand quirky happy people who joke a lot :D.
* Magician's Hat, even though I've only recently discovered it and was only released in one language (which I don't speak). Try doing a youtube search for "Thistle sings" - the song, the voice and the imagery is truly sweet (and has considerably fewer gawky forest creatures than its prequel). But the [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]] comes at the end when {{spoiler|the aformentioned Magician defeats the film's bad guy but in the process ends up being another victim of said bad guy's freezing curse (and due to the timing is not freed by the curser's death) and Fairy Queen, who has come to reciprocate his affection is able to remove the curse with her tears}}
* Magician's Hat, even though I've only recently discovered it and was only released in one language (which I don't speak). Try doing a youtube search for "Thistle sings" - the song, the voice and the imagery is truly sweet (and has considerably fewer gawky forest creatures than its prequel). But the [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]] comes at the end when {{spoiler|the aformentioned Magician defeats the film's bad guy but in the process ends up being another victim of said bad guy's freezing curse (and due to the timing is not freed by the curser's death) and Fairy Queen, who has come to reciprocate his affection is able to remove the curse with her tears}}
* For some of the older tropers in the audience, a few words; [[The Muppet Movie|Life's like a movie, write your own ending,]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM1jJq1fbD4 keep believing, keep pretending...]
* For some of the older tropers in the audience, a few words; [[The Muppet Movie|Life's like a movie, write your own ending,]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM1jJq1fbD4 keep believing, keep pretending...]
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** ''[[Meet the Robinsons]]'' is the inspiration for my idealistic, if not realistic dream of the future. Blue skies and [[Ghibli Hills]] are ''awesome''. Don't forget the house of the future.
** ''[[Meet the Robinsons]]'' is the inspiration for my idealistic, if not realistic dream of the future. Blue skies and [[Ghibli Hills]] are ''awesome''. Don't forget the house of the future.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wre4Px7SuRc The future has indeed arrived.]
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wre4Px7SuRc The future has indeed arrived.]
** [[The Emperor's New Groove (Disney)|The Emperors New Groove]]. Cute, funny, and so uplifting you won't care if it doesn't make sense. It has a great feel to it and I DARE you to watch it and not like it.
** [[The Emperor's New Groove|The Emperors New Groove]]. Cute, funny, and so uplifting you won't care if it doesn't make sense. It has a great feel to it and I DARE you to watch it and not like it.
** ''[[The Lion King]]'': "It's the circle of life."
** ''[[The Lion King]]'': "It's the circle of life."
** ''[[Bambi (Disney)|Bambi]]''. Do I even need to say why?
** ''[[Bambi]]''. Do I even need to say why?
* ''[[Guest From the Future]]'', a children's [[Sci Fi]] classic from 1980s Russia. The characters--both kids and grownups--are all likeable, especially Alisa, the future girl herself. She made a new generation interested in science and the future, and the actress, [[Natalia Guseva]], became a scientist herself. And the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWSxev7eJvs theme music] is always worth a listen if you want to feel good.
* ''[[Guest From the Future]]'', a children's [[Sci Fi]] classic from 1980s Russia. The characters--both kids and grownups--are all likeable, especially Alisa, the future girl herself. She made a new generation interested in science and the future, and the actress, [[Natalia Guseva]], became a scientist herself. And the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWSxev7eJvs theme music] is always worth a listen if you want to feel good.
* ''[[You Never Dreamed]]'' is also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-_iqhl_Za8 very adorable], and lets you know that no matter how hard it may seem today, love always works out in the end.
* ''[[You Never Dreamed]]'' is also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-_iqhl_Za8 very adorable], and lets you know that no matter how hard it may seem today, love always works out in the end.
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** On the subject of Lloyd Alexander, [[The Arkadians]] does it for me. Retellings of myths? A truly happy ending? Rainbows? Can it get any better?
** On the subject of Lloyd Alexander, [[The Arkadians]] does it for me. Retellings of myths? A truly happy ending? Rainbows? Can it get any better?
** Arguably also ''The Cat Who Wished to be a Man''. It's a very innocent outlook on humanity, and while some of it is depressing and [[Nightmare Fuel|frightening]], there are enough genuinly witty or sweet moments to make it worth it.
** Arguably also ''The Cat Who Wished to be a Man''. It's a very innocent outlook on humanity, and while some of it is depressing and [[Nightmare Fuel|frightening]], there are enough genuinly witty or sweet moments to make it worth it.
* ''14,000 things to be happy about'' by Barbara Ann Kipper. It's [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|exactly what it says on the cover]].
* ''14,000 things to be happy about'' by Barbara Ann Kipper. It's [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|exactly what it says on the cover]].
* Audiobooks of [[AA Milne (Creator)|AA Milne]]'s ''[[Winnie the Pooh (Literature)|Winnie the Pooh]]'' stories. A kind, grandfatherly voice narrating the adventures of the scatterbrained Pooh and his friends... I'm horribly cynical at best, but these audiobooks have never failed to put a smile on my face. The animated adaptations are good as well, but nothing beats the original stories.
* Audiobooks of [[AA Milne (Creator)|AA Milne]]'s ''[[Winnie-the-Pooh|Winnie the Pooh]]'' stories. A kind, grandfatherly voice narrating the adventures of the scatterbrained Pooh and his friends... I'm horribly cynical at best, but these audiobooks have never failed to put a smile on my face. The animated adaptations are good as well, but nothing beats the original stories.
** Even just reading the books aloud is wonderful! Nothing is as adorable as reading about Pooh describing the lunch he packed while a series of little pictures show him packing said lunch.
** Even just reading the books aloud is wonderful! Nothing is as adorable as reading about Pooh describing the lunch he packed while a series of little pictures show him packing said lunch.
* ''[[Paddington Bear (Literature)|Paddington Bear]]''. You will never look at marmalade without a nostalgic smile ever again. Kind of like when you open a jar a Play-Doh.
* ''[[Paddington Bear (novel)|Paddington Bear]]''. You will never look at marmalade without a nostalgic smile ever again. Kind of like when you open a jar a Play-Doh.
* Pretty much anything by [[Diana Wynne Jones]] can qualify as this. [[Slice of Life]] stories of friendship, romance and teamwork made interesting with magic!
* Pretty much anything by [[Diana Wynne Jones]] can qualify as this. [[Slice of Life]] stories of friendship, romance and teamwork made interesting with magic!
** The best one is ''The Ogre Downstairs''. It's what this Troper reads if something has creeped her out and she can't sleep.
** The best one is ''The Ogre Downstairs''. It's what this Troper reads if something has creeped her out and she can't sleep.
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* [[Dinotopia]]. Especially the very first one. A [[Utopia]] of poets, writers, artists, and scientists? With friendly dinosaurs? Brilliantly illustrated? Oh yes.
* [[Dinotopia]]. Especially the very first one. A [[Utopia]] of poets, writers, artists, and scientists? With friendly dinosaurs? Brilliantly illustrated? Oh yes.
* ''[[The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou]]'' is like a happy, magical fairytale for grownups. Its whimsy and wonder are childlike without completely distancing oneself from adulthood.
* ''[[The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou]]'' is like a happy, magical fairytale for grownups. Its whimsy and wonder are childlike without completely distancing oneself from adulthood.
* ''[[The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy (Franchise)/So Long And Thanks For All The Fish|So Long, and Thanks For All the Fish]]''. We've followed Arthur Dent through so very much, from his house (and subsequently his planet) being demolished, going insane, and being given more reasons to say "So this is it. We're going to die" than any man should have in his lifetime. And in a few months, he recovers his planet (and subsequently his home) and finds true love with someone so right for him that she even makes the idea of leaving Earth once more bearable. It's remarkably sweet and somehow feels right to the point where [[Deadpan Snarker|the narrator]] can concede the point without losing the wit or the trademark simile-ing everything to death.
* ''[[The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy/So Long And Thanks For All The Fish|So Long, and Thanks For All the Fish]]''. We've followed Arthur Dent through so very much, from his house (and subsequently his planet) being demolished, going insane, and being given more reasons to say "So this is it. We're going to die" than any man should have in his lifetime. And in a few months, he recovers his planet (and subsequently his home) and finds true love with someone so right for him that she even makes the idea of leaving Earth once more bearable. It's remarkably sweet and somehow feels right to the point where [[Deadpan Snarker|the narrator]] can concede the point without losing the wit or the trademark simile-ing everything to death.
* Connie Willis's ''[[Bellwether]]'' and ''[[To Say Nothing of the Dog]]''. Particularly the second - all her trademark screwball-comedy dialogue, a charming homage to Victorian and Edwardian literature, and even in the darker bits, there's a sense that everything will turn out OK. Also, fluffy kittens.
* Connie Willis's ''[[Bellwether]]'' and ''[[To Say Nothing of the Dog]]''. Particularly the second - all her trademark screwball-comedy dialogue, a charming homage to Victorian and Edwardian literature, and even in the darker bits, there's a sense that everything will turn out OK. Also, fluffy kittens.
* [[PG Wodehouse (Creator)|PG Wodehouse]]'s ''[[Jeeves and Wooster (Literature)|Jeeves and Wooster]]'' stories. They're just so innocent and silly that it's impossible not to smile through the whole thing.
* [[P. G. Wodehouse|PG Wodehouse]]'s ''[[Jeeves and Wooster (novel)|Jeeves and Wooster]]'' stories. They're just so innocent and silly that it's impossible not to smile through the whole thing.
** Pretty much everything by Wodehouse, really.
** Pretty much everything by Wodehouse, really.
* No matter how dark and depressing it can be, ''[[Harry Potter]]'' is this, at least for this troper. For the nostalgic reasons, and for the "I wish I lived in this world" feeling everyone gets.
* No matter how dark and depressing it can be, ''[[Harry Potter]]'' is this, at least for this troper. For the nostalgic reasons, and for the "I wish I lived in this world" feeling everyone gets.
* Go break out the stash of books you read as a kid. Read one of your old ''[[Junie B Jones]]'' books. You're welcome.
* Go break out the stash of books you read as a kid. Read one of your old ''[[Junie B. Jones]]'' books. You're welcome.
* ''[[Doctor Dolittle]]''. A man who does what he loves (talking to and helping animals) without caring about what other people think or how much money he earns doing so. His pets are all completely endearing, from Dab Dab the housekeeper to the parrot who first teaches Dolittle the animal's language. Turns to [[Tear Jerker]] when you realise the original form books have been out of print for 40 years.
* ''[[Doctor Dolittle]]''. A man who does what he loves (talking to and helping animals) without caring about what other people think or how much money he earns doing so. His pets are all completely endearing, from Dab Dab the housekeeper to the parrot who first teaches Dolittle the animal's language. Turns to [[Tear Jerker]] when you realise the original form books have been out of print for 40 years.
* ''[[The Little Prince]]''. "You only see well with your heart. The essential is invisible to the eyes". Brings me to happy tears even as I write this.
* ''[[The Little Prince]]''. "You only see well with your heart. The essential is invisible to the eyes". Brings me to happy tears even as I write this.
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* Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. No one else has compared in the world of children's television, and Mr. Rogers cared about adults too.
* Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. No one else has compared in the world of children's television, and Mr. Rogers cared about adults too.
* "[[Family Ties]]" is definitely sweet dreams fuel for anyone who was a child in the 1980s.
* "[[Family Ties]]" is definitely sweet dreams fuel for anyone who was a child in the 1980s.
* ''[[I Carly]]'': ''iSaved Your Life''. Freddie would sacrifice his life to save Carly, Carly realises how much he means to her, they kiss about 6 times in a very cute way (and one hot way in the extended version). They practically glow with happiness whilst they are together, and the final 'dawww', Freddie has a [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]] moment because he doesn't want to hurt Carly by taking advantage of her when he's unsure if her feelings are true. Even though it's a minor [[Downer Ending]], it's a very powerful expression of his feelings for her and that it's not just some random teenage hormonal attraction on a show with practically no morals, aesops or lessons.
* ''[[ICarly]]'': ''iSaved Your Life''. Freddie would sacrifice his life to save Carly, Carly realises how much he means to her, they kiss about 6 times in a very cute way (and one hot way in the extended version). They practically glow with happiness whilst they are together, and the final 'dawww', Freddie has a [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]] moment because he doesn't want to hurt Carly by taking advantage of her when he's unsure if her feelings are true. Even though it's a minor [[Downer Ending]], it's a very powerful expression of his feelings for her and that it's not just some random teenage hormonal attraction on a show with practically no morals, aesops or lessons.
** Also the relationships between Spencer and Carly, and Sam and Carly. Whilst most of the show isn't especially heartwarming, the 3 major relationships, Spencer/Carly, Carly/Sam and Freddie/Carly are a heartwarming core of warm fuzziness.
** Also the relationships between Spencer and Carly, and Sam and Carly. Whilst most of the show isn't especially heartwarming, the 3 major relationships, Spencer/Carly, Carly/Sam and Freddie/Carly are a heartwarming core of warm fuzziness.
* ''[[The Joy of Painting (TV)|The Joy of Painting]]'' with Bob Ross. There is a reason all the trees are happy!
* ''[[The Joy of Painting]]'' with Bob Ross. There is a reason all the trees are happy!
** One German TV channel used to broadcast it around 3 AM (and without dubbing!) specifically for its soothing qualities. Literal [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]] for the insomniac.
** One German TV channel used to broadcast it around 3 AM (and without dubbing!) specifically for its soothing qualities. Literal [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]] for the insomniac.
* [[Doctor Who|Some days are special. Some days are so, so blessed. Some days, nobody dies at all. Now and then, every once in a very long while, every day in a million days, when the wind stands fair and the Doctor comes to call...everybody lives.]]
* [[Doctor Who|Some days are special. Some days are so, so blessed. Some days, nobody dies at all. Now and then, every once in a very long while, every day in a million days, when the wind stands fair and the Doctor comes to call...everybody lives.]]
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* Just about all of Eric Whitacre's choral peices are [[Awesome Music]], but the most uplifting are surely ''Sleep'', the hauntingly beautiful ''Seal Lullabye'' (Dreamworks picked [[Kung Fu Panda]] over this?!), and especially the upcoming various solo, orchestral, and choral settings of the beloved children's classic, ''Goodnight Moon''.
* Just about all of Eric Whitacre's choral peices are [[Awesome Music]], but the most uplifting are surely ''Sleep'', the hauntingly beautiful ''Seal Lullabye'' (Dreamworks picked [[Kung Fu Panda]] over this?!), and especially the upcoming various solo, orchestral, and choral settings of the beloved children's classic, ''Goodnight Moon''.
* A lot of the music for the The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast is created by one of the co-host's, Chad Fifer, and his track for the story Celephais is a wonderful soundscape of bell-like melodies, soft synths and calm, lapping ocean waves. This troper often happily falls asleep to it. The track (and the rest of the music) can be obtained through contact with either show host on the [[HP Podcraft]] site.
* A lot of the music for the The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast is created by one of the co-host's, Chad Fifer, and his track for the story Celephais is a wonderful soundscape of bell-like melodies, soft synths and calm, lapping ocean waves. This troper often happily falls asleep to it. The track (and the rest of the music) can be obtained through contact with either show host on the [[HP Podcraft]] site.
* Even if you're not a fan of the show, [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|Pinkie Pie's]] song "Smile Smile Smile" is a genuinely uplifting and nice song about how Pinkie likes to make her friends happy.
* Even if you're not a fan of the show, [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic|Pinkie Pie's]] song "Smile Smile Smile" is a genuinely uplifting and nice song about how Pinkie likes to make her friends happy.
* When your jimmies are more rustled than a forest after a hurricane, sometimes you just gotta settle down and listen to some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=07wZiqJlu3U Lakmé Act 1]. Click, and let the blessings of the Unrustled Triumvirate wash over you like clean, sparkling bathwater.
* When your jimmies are more rustled than a forest after a hurricane, sometimes you just gotta settle down and listen to some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=07wZiqJlu3U Lakmé Act 1]. Click, and let the blessings of the Unrustled Triumvirate wash over you like clean, sparkling bathwater.
* Normally, [[Silent Hill]] isn't a source of heartwarming, but as evidenced by the case of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLv2BKK-3s Letter From The Lost Days] from [[Silent Hill 3]], there is the occasional tidbit. Especially in this song about love, keeping up hope, and wanting someone else to find happiness. "Oh, what a pair, me and you, put here to feel joy, not feel blue. Sad times and bad times, see them through--soon we will know if it's for real, what we... both feel..."
* Normally, [[Silent Hill]] isn't a source of heartwarming, but as evidenced by the case of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjLv2BKK-3s Letter From The Lost Days] from [[Silent Hill 3]], there is the occasional tidbit. Especially in this song about love, keeping up hope, and wanting someone else to find happiness. "Oh, what a pair, me and you, put here to feel joy, not feel blue. Sad times and bad times, see them through--soon we will know if it's for real, what we... both feel..."
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== Theater ==
== Theater ==
* Almost all of Shakespeare's comedies have at least a little of this in the final scene. Typically, there are [[Weddings for Everyone]]. ''[[A Midsummer Nights Dream]]'' ends with the promise of eternal love for all the couples, because the fairies are protecting them and will protect their children--plus, the laborers have put on their play, and everyone's going to continue partying, day in and day out, for the next two weeks.
* Almost all of Shakespeare's comedies have at least a little of this in the final scene. Typically, there are [[Weddings for Everyone]]. ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'' ends with the promise of eternal love for all the couples, because the fairies are protecting them and will protect their children--plus, the laborers have put on their play, and everyone's going to continue partying, day in and day out, for the next two weeks.
* ''Almost, Maine'' when it isn't being a [[Tear Jerker]].
* ''Almost, Maine'' when it isn't being a [[Tear Jerker]].
* [[War Horse]], because SERIOUSLY.
* [[War Horse]], because SERIOUSLY.
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** Imagine being able to hug [[Pikmin]]-- if you want to get cavities...
** Imagine being able to hug [[Pikmin]]-- if you want to get cavities...
*** Bring on the cavities, then!
*** Bring on the cavities, then!
* ''[[Yoshis Island (Video Game)|Yoshi's Island]]'', at least until you lose Baby Mario. Then it's pretty creepy.
* ''[[Yoshis Island|Yoshi's Island]]'', at least until you lose Baby Mario. Then it's pretty creepy.
** Try ''Yoshi's Story'', then. Eat fruit. Listen to happy music. Look at pretty pictures. <3!
** Try ''Yoshi's Story'', then. Eat fruit. Listen to happy music. Look at pretty pictures. <3!
** He also manages to carry it over to ''[[Super Smash Bros]] Brawl''. Right after Link draws the Master Sword, usually a key point in his games, we see Yoshi... sleeping happily on a treestump.
** He also manages to carry it over to ''[[Super Smash Bros]] Brawl''. Right after Link draws the Master Sword, usually a key point in his games, we see Yoshi... sleeping happily on a treestump.
*** And then Link gets attacked, and Yoshi just wanders up, still half-asleep, with an air that says, "Hey bro, what's goin' on over here? Oh, is that all? Cool, I'll give yez a hand."
*** And then Link gets attacked, and Yoshi just wanders up, still half-asleep, with an air that says, "Hey bro, what's goin' on over here? Oh, is that all? Cool, I'll give yez a hand."
* [[Hamtaro (Anime)|Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak]], the adorable characters and the entire premise of helping bring the couples together, not to mention the "Duets" song
* [[Hamtaro|Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak]], the adorable characters and the entire premise of helping bring the couples together, not to mention the "Duets" song
* [[Super Mario World (Video Game)|Super Mario World]]. Look at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQDKJu71pMY the GBA version's special intro] if you have any doubts. This game is made of childhood and curiosity.
* [[Super Mario World (video game)|Super Mario World]]. Look at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQDKJu71pMY the GBA version's special intro] if you have any doubts. This game is made of childhood and curiosity.
* ''[[Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards (Video Game)|Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards]]''
* ''[[Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards]]''
** And ''Kirby's Dreamland 3'', The 'crayon art' is solidified glee.
** And ''Kirby's Dreamland 3'', The 'crayon art' is solidified glee.
** Let's push it up to [[Kirby]] in general, at least when you're not facing bleeding eyeballs.
** Let's push it up to [[Kirby]] in general, at least when you're not facing bleeding eyeballs.
*** Even then, you can take comfort in the idea that the abominations can, in fact, be defeated.
*** Even then, you can take comfort in the idea that the abominations can, in fact, be defeated.
** ''[[Kirbys Epic Yarn (Video Game)|Kirbys Epic Yarn]]'' is made on this stuff, so much so that it mellows out the [[Kirby (Video Game)/Nightmare Fuel|other kind of dream fuel]] that usually lurks around the Kirby series. {{spoiler|It helps that the [[Big Bad]]'s [[One-Winged Angel]] form is a Tankbot-esque robot instead of the usual [[Eldritch Abomination]]. And it doesn't impede on the [[Kirby (Video Game)/Awesome|awesome]] moments of the game, either.}}
** ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn|Kirbys Epic Yarn]]'' is made on this stuff, so much so that it mellows out the [[Kirby/Nightmare Fuel|other kind of dream fuel]] that usually lurks around the Kirby series. {{spoiler|It helps that the [[Big Bad]]'s [[One-Winged Angel]] form is a Tankbot-esque robot instead of the usual [[Eldritch Abomination]]. And it doesn't impede on the [[Kirby/Awesome|awesome]] moments of the game, either.}}
** Kirby is so good at this that the usually manic [[Keet]] [[Let's Play|Medibot]] was incredibly mellow in his LP of Crystal shards.
** Kirby is so good at this that the usually manic [[Keet]] [[Let's Play|Medibot]] was incredibly mellow in his LP of Crystal shards.
* [http://www.k2xl.com/games/boomshine/ Boomshine]! Good luck getting your time back.
* [http://www.k2xl.com/games/boomshine/ Boomshine]! Good luck getting your time back.
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*** At the same time, every once in a while the green text saying "So close! Just one away!" is really quite encouraging and refreshing; it takes away all the frustration of failing by only one and makes you want to try again.
*** At the same time, every once in a while the green text saying "So close! Just one away!" is really quite encouraging and refreshing; it takes away all the frustration of failing by only one and makes you want to try again.
* Most anything from [http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/ Orisinal], especially ''[http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/g3/bells.htm Winterbells]''.
* Most anything from [http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/ Orisinal], especially ''[http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/g3/bells.htm Winterbells]''.
* The ''[[Mother (Video Game)|Mother]]'' series, when it's not being bizarre, [[Tear Jerker|heartwrenching]], or [[Nightmare Fuel|terrifying]]. Especially the soundtrack, which has songs like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhhy5sylSD8 this].
* The ''[[Mother]]'' series, when it's not being bizarre, [[Tear Jerker|heartwrenching]], or [[Nightmare Fuel|terrifying]]. Especially the soundtrack, which has songs like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhhy5sylSD8 this].
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bihpXRPB3Rw&fmt=18 This] ''Mother''-themed [[Affectionate Parody]] of the video to the ''[[Beatmania]] IIDX'' song "smooooch" is also incredibly sweet. <small>(caution: spoilers if you haven't beaten ''Mother 3''.)</small>
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bihpXRPB3Rw&fmt=18 This] ''Mother''-themed [[Affectionate Parody]] of the video to the ''[[Beatmania]] IIDX'' song "smooooch" is also incredibly sweet. <small>(caution: spoilers if you haven't beaten ''Mother 3''.)</small>
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDpowHy2QPI This song] alone can combat the [[Nightmare Fuel]] of the game.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDpowHy2QPI This song] alone can combat the [[Nightmare Fuel]] of the game.
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* [[The Legend of Zelda|Midna]] is considered by many to be pretty adorable.
* [[The Legend of Zelda|Midna]] is considered by many to be pretty adorable.
** Even Midna's [[One-Winged Angel]] powerup isn't really that scary. Like, yeah there's a house-sized black chitinous spider-thing with a trident stomping around...but it's on ''your'' side.
** Even Midna's [[One-Winged Angel]] powerup isn't really that scary. Like, yeah there's a house-sized black chitinous spider-thing with a trident stomping around...but it's on ''your'' side.
** ''[[The Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker (Video Game)|Wind Waker]]'', all the way through. Little Link is so brave [[Cute Shotaro Boy|and cute!]]
** ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]]'', all the way through. Little Link is so brave [[Cute Shotaro Boy|and cute!]]
*** 90% of the cast of [[The Legend of Zelda|''The Wind Waker'']] and the overall design and mood of the game also apply.
*** 90% of the cast of [[The Legend of Zelda|''The Wind Waker'']] and the overall design and mood of the game also apply.
*** Skyward Sword. Especially flying around on your giant bird, [[Bishounen|and anything Link does]], and any scene where Link and Zelda interact, squee! <3
*** Skyward Sword. Especially flying around on your giant bird, [[Bishounen|and anything Link does]], and any scene where Link and Zelda interact, squee! <3
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** In Heart Gold and Soul Silver, the first member of your party walks with your Trainer. If they are sufficiently fond of you, when you interact with them, sometimes they'll dance happily, cuddle or hug you, or just is happy walking beside you. It's incredibly cute.
** In Heart Gold and Soul Silver, the first member of your party walks with your Trainer. If they are sufficiently fond of you, when you interact with them, sometimes they'll dance happily, cuddle or hug you, or just is happy walking beside you. It's incredibly cute.
** In Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, there is a character named Dr. Footprint, who analyzes how your Pokemon walk (or fly or scoot or whatever) and tells you how they feel about you. Show him a Pokemon that has a high/maximum friendship rating, and he'll spout adoration on their behalf. Even sweeter if you show him a Pokemon of a typically scary/evil species with a good friendship rating; he lampshades the species's ill repute and thanks you for loving it anyway.
** In Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, there is a character named Dr. Footprint, who analyzes how your Pokemon walk (or fly or scoot or whatever) and tells you how they feel about you. Show him a Pokemon that has a high/maximum friendship rating, and he'll spout adoration on their behalf. Even sweeter if you show him a Pokemon of a typically scary/evil species with a good friendship rating; he lampshades the species's ill repute and thanks you for loving it anyway.
* A somewhat odd example from [[Baldurs Gate]]... Imoen discusses her [[Super-Powered Evil Side]] and mentions that yes, she gets... urges sometimes in the middle of the night. Luckily it's just that the slayer wants a sandwich.
* A somewhat odd example from [[Baldur's Gate]]... Imoen discusses her [[Super-Powered Evil Side]] and mentions that yes, she gets... urges sometimes in the middle of the night. Luckily it's just that the slayer wants a sandwich.
* Florina and Serra's A support in ''[[Fire Emblem]]: Rekka no Ken''. Florina's declaration of admiration and friendship is so sweet it renders Serra speechless beyond simply "Aww...Florina!"
* Florina and Serra's A support in ''[[Fire Emblem]]: Rekka no Ken''. Florina's declaration of admiration and friendship is so sweet it renders Serra speechless beyond simply "Aww...Florina!"
* [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Chao Garden]], specially the Sonic Adventure 2 version, with the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwc_6Wy-kE overly cute song] playing during your stay.
* [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Chao Garden]], specially the Sonic Adventure 2 version, with the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwc_6Wy-kE overly cute song] playing during your stay.
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* ''[[Loco Roco]]'' Just... [[Loco Roco]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfDr9eD7wKY&fmt=18 Look at the cute rolling smiley face blobs roll to the music is the brightest, happiest place ever!]
* ''[[Loco Roco]]'' Just... [[Loco Roco]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfDr9eD7wKY&fmt=18 Look at the cute rolling smiley face blobs roll to the music is the brightest, happiest place ever!]
* ''[[Little Big Planet]]'' is a sweet dreamscape put into the form of a video game. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMGljB4MJ_w Even] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlGfDVK-ZPE&feature=related the] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYt7r5f8cQ8&feature=related soundtrack] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZKLoeVVgQ4&feature=related alone] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8loL0ALQs4w&feature=related is] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7x8IR-LXuw&feature=related uplifting]. And when your pretty little dream is over? [[Wide Open Sandbox|You can always have some more just the way you want them, or someone else's]].
* ''[[Little Big Planet]]'' is a sweet dreamscape put into the form of a video game. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMGljB4MJ_w Even] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlGfDVK-ZPE&feature=related the] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYt7r5f8cQ8&feature=related soundtrack] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZKLoeVVgQ4&feature=related alone] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8loL0ALQs4w&feature=related is] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7x8IR-LXuw&feature=related uplifting]. And when your pretty little dream is over? [[Wide Open Sandbox|You can always have some more just the way you want them, or someone else's]].
* The 'Good' ending of ''[[Bio Shock]]''. Sure, the game has some of scariest, most profoundly messed up things ever, but that ending... It was such a [[Heartwarming Moments (Sugar Wiki)|Heartwarming Moments]] that you may shed [[Manly Tears]].
* The 'Good' ending of ''[[Bioshock]]''. Sure, the game has some of scariest, most profoundly messed up things ever, but that ending... It was such a [[Heartwarming Moments (Sugar Wiki)|Heartwarming Moments]] that you may shed [[Manly Tears]].
** The sequel's good ending also qualifies. {{spoiler|Eleanor is free. Delta's nightmarish existence finally ends, and he will continue to live within his beloved Little Sister / daughter. And Eleanor is going to teach to the Little Sisters he saved to be good persons, just like his daddy taught her to be. Even Lamb, who for the whole game has been trying to kill you, is given a second chance at life, and will instead be a better person than she ever was.}} Awwww...
** The sequel's good ending also qualifies. {{spoiler|Eleanor is free. Delta's nightmarish existence finally ends, and he will continue to live within his beloved Little Sister / daughter. And Eleanor is going to teach to the Little Sisters he saved to be good persons, just like his daddy taught her to be. Even Lamb, who for the whole game has been trying to kill you, is given a second chance at life, and will instead be a better person than she ever was.}} Awwww...
* ''The Legendary Starfy'' <3! He's so cute and loveable and Kirby-like and has an even cuter sister to boot. The game is adorable.
* ''The Legendary Starfy'' <3! He's so cute and loveable and Kirby-like and has an even cuter sister to boot. The game is adorable.
* ''[[Chibi Robo]]'' has, as its main objective, solving the Sanderson family's problems and making everyone happy. It is also cute.
* ''[[Chibi-Robo!]]'' has, as its main objective, solving the Sanderson family's problems and making everyone happy. It is also cute.
* [[Cat Planet]] [[Cat Planet]] [[Cat Planet]]!
* [[Cat Planet]] [[Cat Planet]] [[Cat Planet]]!
* [[Flower]]. Just... just Flower. For the most part.
* [[Flower]]. Just... just Flower. For the most part.
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** Not just that, but it turns out more than just music is [[Memetic Mutation|overri]]'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot-0-KyPd0Y TROMBE!]''' Seriously, how can you stay in a sad mood with that [[Ear Worm|lodged in your ear]]?
** Not just that, but it turns out more than just music is [[Memetic Mutation|overri]]'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot-0-KyPd0Y TROMBE!]''' Seriously, how can you stay in a sad mood with that [[Ear Worm|lodged in your ear]]?
** If you add this unrelated [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpo9_5HIHTQ music] from [[Virtual On]] Force... Holy shit!! Even more of a [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]] for both game series!!! Imagine all the heroes making a victory march together in space after defeating the ultimate force of evil!!!
** If you add this unrelated [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpo9_5HIHTQ music] from [[Virtual On]] Force... Holy shit!! Even more of a [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]] for both game series!!! Imagine all the heroes making a victory march together in space after defeating the ultimate force of evil!!!
* The Soar Star theme from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy (Video Game)|Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Everyone likes the flying dream, and it's the perfect soundtrack.
* The Soar Star theme from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Everyone likes the flying dream, and it's the perfect soundtrack.
* [[Ni GHTS]]. Something about having a creature who is technically a nightmare protecting you in your dreams is incredibly comforting. Plus, "Dream Dream" is such a wonderful song.
* [[Ni GHTS]]. Something about having a creature who is technically a nightmare protecting you in your dreams is incredibly comforting. Plus, "Dream Dream" is such a wonderful song.
* [[Robot Unicorn Attack|Robot. Unicorn. Attack]].
* [[Robot Unicorn Attack|Robot. Unicorn. Attack]].
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* ''[[Okami]]'' has its moments. Scratch that, it's 90% Sweet Dreams moments. Sidequests include feeding kitties and making sakura bloom. The characters are all so loveable, from silly Mr. Orange to Queen Himiko. The brush gods are awesome, and Amaterasu is humorous as well as good-hearted. Even some of the battles are sweet--fighting Waka with his amazing flute-sword and fighting Hayabusa as he tries to trap you in a hole in the ground and do doggy business. Heck, in the Moon Cave and Oni Island dungeons, which are supposed to be NIGHTMARE fuel, just don't seem that scary once you meet imp chef Ajimi and Demon Paper Tobi.
* ''[[Okami]]'' has its moments. Scratch that, it's 90% Sweet Dreams moments. Sidequests include feeding kitties and making sakura bloom. The characters are all so loveable, from silly Mr. Orange to Queen Himiko. The brush gods are awesome, and Amaterasu is humorous as well as good-hearted. Even some of the battles are sweet--fighting Waka with his amazing flute-sword and fighting Hayabusa as he tries to trap you in a hole in the ground and do doggy business. Heck, in the Moon Cave and Oni Island dungeons, which are supposed to be NIGHTMARE fuel, just don't seem that scary once you meet imp chef Ajimi and Demon Paper Tobi.
** Admittedly it has a lot of Nightmare Fuel too.
** Admittedly it has a lot of Nightmare Fuel too.
* The first ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' is this... when it's not too busy being [[Kingdom Hearts (Franchise)/Nightmare Fuel|Accidental Nightmare Fuel]].
* The first ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' is this... when it's not too busy being [[Kingdom Hearts/Nightmare Fuel|Accidental Nightmare Fuel]].
** [[Birth By Sleep]] and Days also dip into it when they delve into the [[True Companions]] the heroes have.
** [[Birth By Sleep]] and Days also dip into it when they delve into the [[True Companions]] the heroes have.
* Zelda's Lullaby from [[The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time]] really would make a good lullaby. The way Link sways back and forth while playing it on his ocarina is also charming, as is the blue magic that surrounds him while he does so.
* Zelda's Lullaby from [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] really would make a good lullaby. The way Link sways back and forth while playing it on his ocarina is also charming, as is the blue magic that surrounds him while he does so.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93py7MHab7c&feature=related Prelude to Light] is a pretty good candidate as well.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93py7MHab7c&feature=related Prelude to Light] is a pretty good candidate as well.
** That game has many, manymany dark regular [[Nightmare Fuel]] moments, but it also has Link yawning. And stretching. And blinking. And when left idle, tapping his boots and fidgeting boredly. One of this troper's favorite things to do is play the Song of Storms, stay idle, and watch him shiver in the rain and sneeze.
** That game has many, manymany dark regular [[Nightmare Fuel]] moments, but it also has Link yawning. And stretching. And blinking. And when left idle, tapping his boots and fidgeting boredly. One of this troper's favorite things to do is play the Song of Storms, stay idle, and watch him shiver in the rain and sneeze.
* [[Elite Beat Agents]]. Some songs are funny. Some songs are heartwrenching. But every time the world is saved by everyone getting together and dancing, you'll smile for the rest of the day.
* [[Elite Beat Agents]]. Some songs are funny. Some songs are heartwrenching. But every time the world is saved by everyone getting together and dancing, you'll smile for the rest of the day.
* Servbots! Whether from ''The Misadventures of Tron Bonne'' or [[Capcom vs. Whatever|Marvel vs Capcom 2]], you just can't help but feel all warm and fuzzy when these guys are around. Even when they're [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87z8iYtA5vI&feature=related beating up manly men.]
* Servbots! Whether from ''The Misadventures of Tron Bonne'' or [[Capcom vs. Whatever|Marvel vs Capcom 2]], you just can't help but feel all warm and fuzzy when these guys are around. Even when they're [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87z8iYtA5vI&feature=related beating up manly men.]
* ''[[Braid (Video Game)|Braid]]''. [[Mood Whiplash|The]] [[Nightmare Fuel|first]] [[True Art Is Angsty|half]].
* ''[[Braid]]''. [[Mood Whiplash|The]] [[Nightmare Fuel|first]] [[True Art Is Angsty|half]].
* Even though it's only for [[Face Book]] and [[My Space]], the game ''[[Pet Society]]'' by Playfish. It's where you make a pet, and try to raise coins to buy nice-looking clothes and furniture. Absolutely nothing there is inappropriate, violent or creepy-looking at all. One of those games for all ages that all could enjoy.
* Even though it's only for [[Facebook]] and [[My Space]], the game ''[[Pet Society]]'' by Playfish. It's where you make a pet, and try to raise coins to buy nice-looking clothes and furniture. Absolutely nothing there is inappropriate, violent or creepy-looking at all. One of those games for all ages that all could enjoy.
* [[King's Quest]] games have a fair amount of [[Nightmare Fuel]], [[Everything Trying to Kill You]], and [[Guide Dang It]]...but if you reach the [[Golden Ending]]? They are a banquet of sweet dreams.
* [[King's Quest]] games have a fair amount of [[Nightmare Fuel]], [[Everything Trying to Kill You]], and [[Guide Dang It]]...but if you reach the [[Golden Ending]]? They are a banquet of sweet dreams.
* The [[Golden Ending]] to ''[[Final Fantasy X]]-2''.
* The [[Golden Ending]] to ''[[Final Fantasy X]]-2''.
* [[Endless Ocean]]. Launch the game. Listen to the smooth music. Dive. Pet cute fishes. Relax.
* [[Endless Ocean]]. Launch the game. Listen to the smooth music. Dive. Pet cute fishes. Relax.
* Even the [[Nightmare Fuel]] -prone ''[[Castlevania]]'' has a few of this as well. The most notable should be the [[Lighter and Softer]] [[Castlevania Portrait of Ruin]], where Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin, the close childhood friends, make the adventure as an opposite-sex duet, as opposed to the other protagonists going solo in the other Metroidvania games. From the way they interact with and tease each other, it gives a hint they have sincere crush with each other; Charlotte's wedding dress and engagement ring, especially when paired with Jonathan's tuxedo, further fuels this.
* Even the [[Nightmare Fuel]] -prone ''[[Castlevania]]'' has a few of this as well. The most notable should be the [[Lighter and Softer]] [[Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin]], where Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin, the close childhood friends, make the adventure as an opposite-sex duet, as opposed to the other protagonists going solo in the other Metroidvania games. From the way they interact with and tease each other, it gives a hint they have sincere crush with each other; Charlotte's wedding dress and engagement ring, especially when paired with Jonathan's tuxedo, further fuels this.
** Just add any of the music of [[Gradius|Salamander]] such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le0Y4JsCEd8 this], which happens to be from the same company as Castlevania, and you get a romantic duet adventure in space - Charlotte is a Vic Viper, and Jonathan is a Lord British/ Super Cobra, respectively.
** Just add any of the music of [[Gradius|Salamander]] such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le0Y4JsCEd8 this], which happens to be from the same company as Castlevania, and you get a romantic duet adventure in space - Charlotte is a Vic Viper, and Jonathan is a Lord British/ Super Cobra, respectively.
*** How about adding Stella and Loretta as [[Gradius|Jade Knight and Falchion Beta from Gradius Gaiden]]?? XD
*** How about adding Stella and Loretta as [[Gradius|Jade Knight and Falchion Beta from Gradius Gaiden]]?? XD
** Apart from the two protagonists, there's Jonathan regaining his respect for his father, and the general theme of familial love as expressed by Brauner, his daughters, and {{spoiler|Eric Lecarde}}. The game even manages to make the relationship between ''Dracula and Death'' heartwarming!
** Apart from the two protagonists, there's Jonathan regaining his respect for his father, and the general theme of familial love as expressed by Brauner, his daughters, and {{spoiler|Eric Lecarde}}. The game even manages to make the relationship between ''Dracula and Death'' heartwarming!
** Considering that the plot of the previous two installments of the series revolved around a [[Rival Turned Evil]] and the next one had a [[Big Bad Friend]], it was surprisingly refreshing to see the protagonist find genuine [[True Companions]] in ''[[Aria of Sorrow]]''. Especially when you consider that their [[You Are Not Alone]] speech {{spoiler|essentially convinces the [[Big Bad]] of the series to change his ways, and gives him back what he had lost centuries ago. And the story's being told from ''his'' viewpoint.}}
** Considering that the plot of the previous two installments of the series revolved around a [[Rival Turned Evil]] and the next one had a [[Big Bad Friend]], it was surprisingly refreshing to see the protagonist find genuine [[True Companions]] in ''[[Aria of Sorrow]]''. Especially when you consider that their [[You Are Not Alone]] speech {{spoiler|essentially convinces the [[Big Bad]] of the series to change his ways, and gives him back what he had lost centuries ago. And the story's being told from ''his'' viewpoint.}}
** Even though it has some of the most potent [[Nightmare Fuel]] in the series, ''[[Castlevania Symphony of the Night (Video Game)|Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]'' is almost pure 2-D sidescrolling bliss, with some incredibly enjoyable and atmospheric levels, some highly amusing and enjoyable weapons and familiars to use, and one of the beautiful soundtracks ever put to a video game. If the song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sOvWD8eATg Lost Painting] doesn't put you in a dream like state, nothing will.
** Even though it has some of the most potent [[Nightmare Fuel]] in the series, ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]'' is almost pure 2-D sidescrolling bliss, with some incredibly enjoyable and atmospheric levels, some highly amusing and enjoyable weapons and familiars to use, and one of the beautiful soundtracks ever put to a video game. If the song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sOvWD8eATg Lost Painting] doesn't put you in a dream like state, nothing will.
* The music in [[Gradius]] gives this, in spite of the game's tendency to give [[Nightmare Fuel]] just like [[Castlevania]]. Hearing it over the course, how would one not think of an amazing, heroic space adventure even if one is fighting a war against the [[Eldritch Abomination]]??
* The music in [[Gradius]] gives this, in spite of the game's tendency to give [[Nightmare Fuel]] just like [[Castlevania]]. Hearing it over the course, how would one not think of an amazing, heroic space adventure even if one is fighting a war against the [[Eldritch Abomination]]??
* [[Animal Crossing]]. An idyllic little town where you can talk to cute anthropomorphic animals, fill your house with fountains and spaceships (or whatever else you want), or just kick back and go fishing. This game is the perfect antidote to a bad day.
* [[Animal Crossing]]. An idyllic little town where you can talk to cute anthropomorphic animals, fill your house with fountains and spaceships (or whatever else you want), or just kick back and go fishing. This game is the perfect antidote to a bad day.
** The music is uplifting too. Almost every track from the original Gamecube game is amazing, and cheery. Namely the title theme.
** The music is uplifting too. Almost every track from the original Gamecube game is amazing, and cheery. Namely the title theme.
* [[The Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks]]. Link and Zelda scenes. That is all.
* [[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]. Link and Zelda scenes. That is all.
* The ending of ''[[Ghost Trick]]'': {{spoiler|After a night of undoing death after death Sissel finally manages to fix the world so [[Everybody Lives]]. Even Kamilla's mother and Yomiel's fiancee. The ending sequence is an entire montage of everyone going about their newly renewed lives, peaceful and happy--including lonely kitten Sissel himself, who is adopted by Jowd and his family.}}
* The ending of ''[[Ghost Trick]]'': {{spoiler|After a night of undoing death after death Sissel finally manages to fix the world so [[Everybody Lives]]. Even Kamilla's mother and Yomiel's fiancee. The ending sequence is an entire montage of everyone going about their newly renewed lives, peaceful and happy--including lonely kitten Sissel himself, who is adopted by Jowd and his family.}}
** Think about this again: {{spoiler|You broke one of the most persistent curses that inevitably plague any anime-style storyline: The dead mother.}} {{spoiler|It feels like you flat out ignored the laws of the universe when you realize you actually brought Camilla's mother back from the dead!}}
** Think about this again: {{spoiler|You broke one of the most persistent curses that inevitably plague any anime-style storyline: The dead mother.}} {{spoiler|It feels like you flat out ignored the laws of the universe when you realize you actually brought Camilla's mother back from the dead!}}
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* The entirety of [[Dead or Alive]] Xtreme/Paradise. A summer sports game and vacation sim with beautiful scenery, all about having fun on a beautiful tropical island vacation, which completely frees the series from the often quite dark storylines of the main series. They're even playing with the villain of the series as if they're all good friends! Awwww!
* The entirety of [[Dead or Alive]] Xtreme/Paradise. A summer sports game and vacation sim with beautiful scenery, all about having fun on a beautiful tropical island vacation, which completely frees the series from the often quite dark storylines of the main series. They're even playing with the villain of the series as if they're all good friends! Awwww!
* The downloadable game ''[[Always Remember Me]]'', a dating/life sim game where you play as Amy, a girl whose boyfriend, Aaron, has forgotten her after a car accident. Not only does the game allow you to get the happy ever after with Aaron, but also it encourages you to play through again to try to get a different happy ever after with one of three other guys who in their own way, have feelings for Amy. Plus every happy ever after is the topped with a perfect ending scenario, making it like dipping a strawberry in ice-cream. And that's not even getting to the theme music for the game [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OmpfkMtJVE it will rekindle your belief in true love]
* The downloadable game ''[[Always Remember Me]]'', a dating/life sim game where you play as Amy, a girl whose boyfriend, Aaron, has forgotten her after a car accident. Not only does the game allow you to get the happy ever after with Aaron, but also it encourages you to play through again to try to get a different happy ever after with one of three other guys who in their own way, have feelings for Amy. Plus every happy ever after is the topped with a perfect ending scenario, making it like dipping a strawberry in ice-cream. And that's not even getting to the theme music for the game [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OmpfkMtJVE it will rekindle your belief in true love]
* ''[[Dark Cloud (Video Game)|Dark Cloud]] II''. You go around the continent and restore things to its former beauty, helping and recruiting a colorful cast of NPC's to aid the heroes in their journey. The bright, cel-shaded visuals really add to the sunshiny look to almost everything. In between rebuilding the world and bopping monsters, if there's water nearby you can pull out your fishing pole and have at it, or play a funky cool version of golf (Spheda). And whenever you go fishing or play Spheda, a nice, soothing acoustic [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eCfG4J5pZE song] plays
* ''[[Dark Cloud]] II''. You go around the continent and restore things to its former beauty, helping and recruiting a colorful cast of NPC's to aid the heroes in their journey. The bright, cel-shaded visuals really add to the sunshiny look to almost everything. In between rebuilding the world and bopping monsters, if there's water nearby you can pull out your fishing pole and have at it, or play a funky cool version of golf (Spheda). And whenever you go fishing or play Spheda, a nice, soothing acoustic [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eCfG4J5pZE song] plays
* The turret opera at the end of [[Portal 2 (Video Game)|Portal 2]], the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtAXSyFCWXY translated lyrics are so sweet].
* The turret opera at the end of [[Portal 2]], the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtAXSyFCWXY translated lyrics are so sweet].
** Seconded.
** Seconded.
** No mention of the [[Portal (Video Game)|Portal]] ending song? Sure, [[G La DOS]] is making grim jokes at parts, but the entire song, being clever yet still good sounding, was a great way to end the game.
** No mention of the [[Portal (series)|Portal]] ending song? Sure, [[G La DOS]] is making grim jokes at parts, but the entire song, being clever yet still good sounding, was a great way to end the game.
* [[Super Mario RPG]] and its [[Spiritual Successor]], [[Paper Mario]]. These inventive and charming [[Role Playing Game|RPGs]] will give even the most jaded gamer a warm and fuzzy feeling when playing through them.
* [[Super Mario RPG]] and its [[Spiritual Successor]], [[Paper Mario]]. These inventive and charming [[Role Playing Game|RPGs]] will give even the most jaded gamer a warm and fuzzy feeling when playing through them.


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* ''[[Question Duck]]'', a [[Web Comic]], is about a [[A Boy and His X|boy and his duck]] that goes around the world as Question Duck asks questions. General duck adorableness plus [[Scenery Porn]] just makes me squee whenever I see a new update.
* ''[[Question Duck]]'', a [[Web Comic]], is about a [[A Boy and His X|boy and his duck]] that goes around the world as Question Duck asks questions. General duck adorableness plus [[Scenery Porn]] just makes me squee whenever I see a new update.
* ''[[Count Your Sheep]]''. A webcomic about a young girl, her widowed mother, and the imaginary friend they share that helps out in the event of insomnia. Both funny and cute.
* ''[[Count Your Sheep]]''. A webcomic about a young girl, her widowed mother, and the imaginary friend they share that helps out in the event of insomnia. Both funny and cute.
* ''[[My Cardboard Life (Webcomic)|My Cardboard Life]]'', a [[Slice of Life]] comic about people made from materials such as cardboard, paper, and tin foil (et cetera) is consistently adorable without being sappy or [[Tastes Like Diabetes|Tasting Like Diabetes]]. The character designs are cute, the puns are surprisingly funny, and the [[Awesome Art|art is quite awesome]].
* ''[[My Cardboard Life]]'', a [[Slice of Life]] comic about people made from materials such as cardboard, paper, and tin foil (et cetera) is consistently adorable without being sappy or [[Tastes Like Diabetes|Tasting Like Diabetes]]. The character designs are cute, the puns are surprisingly funny, and the [[Awesome Art|art is quite awesome]].
* [[A Moment of Peace]], despite its [[After the End]] setting, is one huge lump of this trope.
* [[A Moment of Peace]], despite its [[After the End]] setting, is one huge lump of this trope.


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** The characters are enough. And the laughs make everything so great.
** The characters are enough. And the laughs make everything so great.
* ''[[The Simpsons]]'' may be full of dark satire and bitingly sharp wit, but just three seconds of any town scene, or a single ''frame'' of the opening credits, let alone an entire episode; is enough to cause an explosion of cozy, bright-colored, safe, nothing-will-ever-change [[Security Blanket|security.]]
* ''[[The Simpsons]]'' may be full of dark satire and bitingly sharp wit, but just three seconds of any town scene, or a single ''frame'' of the opening credits, let alone an entire episode; is enough to cause an explosion of cozy, bright-colored, safe, nothing-will-ever-change [[Security Blanket|security.]]
* ''[[Dexters Laboratory]]'' makes me smile just thinking about it. Anyone else love this inventive, clever show?
* ''[[Dexter's Laboratory]]'' makes me smile just thinking about it. Anyone else love this inventive, clever show?
** Me me me! And I love the "Justice Friends" cartoons, too.
** Me me me! And I love the "Justice Friends" cartoons, too.
* The [[Justice League]] episode "Comfort and Joy" makes me smile. Especially Ma and Pa Kent greeting their son's guest, the Martian Manhunter. "Oh, we're used to aliens around here." And Superman trying to use his X-ray vision to see through the wrapping paper. Love it.
* The [[Justice League]] episode "Comfort and Joy" makes me smile. Especially Ma and Pa Kent greeting their son's guest, the Martian Manhunter. "Oh, we're used to aliens around here." And Superman trying to use his X-ray vision to see through the wrapping paper. Love it.
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* [[Phineas and Ferb|Hey Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today!]]
* [[Phineas and Ferb|Hey Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today!]]
* Y'know what? I ''love'' ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony 'n' Friends]]''. It makes me happy when I'm down. [[The Movie]] and the original special are the best--[[Ear Worm|Call Upon the Sea Ponies]] and [[Ear Worm|Nothing Can Stop the Smooze]] and witches being punished by eating ice cream and light triumphing over dark...
* Y'know what? I ''love'' ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony 'n' Friends]]''. It makes me happy when I'm down. [[The Movie]] and the original special are the best--[[Ear Worm|Call Upon the Sea Ponies]] and [[Ear Worm|Nothing Can Stop the Smooze]] and witches being punished by eating ice cream and light triumphing over dark...
* ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'' is ''awesome''. The entire "Winter Wrap-Up" song is packed with enough sweetness and light to ''blow your goddamn head off''. It's this troper's recourse when the world is too depressing or scary to contemplate.
* ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'' is ''awesome''. The entire "Winter Wrap-Up" song is packed with enough sweetness and light to ''blow your goddamn head off''. It's this troper's recourse when the world is too depressing or scary to contemplate.
*** [http://youtu.be/qqo53-pNxsE?hd=1 Are you proud to be a Brony?]
*** [http://youtu.be/qqo53-pNxsE?hd=1 Are you proud to be a Brony?]
*** Especially heartwarming is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTF7_Sh2poM this MLP:FIM marriage proposal video.] Now, two bronies will live happily ever after, all because of ponies.
*** Especially heartwarming is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTF7_Sh2poM this MLP:FIM marriage proposal video.] Now, two bronies will live happily ever after, all because of ponies.
* ''[[Care Bears]]''. Because fluffy, plushie-like critters trying to bring happiness and smiles to people is just really cute.
* ''[[Care Bears]]''. Because fluffy, plushie-like critters trying to bring happiness and smiles to people is just really cute.
* Ding-A-Ling Wolf from ''[[Hokey Wolf]] ''cartoons is just made of [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]].
* Ding-A-Ling Wolf from ''[[Hokey Wolf]] ''cartoons is just made of [[Sweet Dreams Fuel]].
* ''[[Winnie the Pooh (Franchise)|Winnie the Pooh]]''. Just, ''Winnie the Pooh''.
* ''[[Winnie the Pooh]]''. Just, ''Winnie the Pooh''.
** Walt Disney Classic Animation ([[Snow White (Disney)|Snow White]], [[Sleeping Beauty (Disney)|Sleeping Beauty]], [[Bambi (Disney)|Bambi]], to list a few) are designed to give this to the audience, although they also highlight it further by addng the contrasting [[Nightmare Fuel]], too.
** Walt Disney Classic Animation ([[Snow White (Disney film)|Snow White]], [[Sleeping Beauty (Disney film)|Sleeping Beauty]], [[Bambi]], to list a few) are designed to give this to the audience, although they also highlight it further by addng the contrasting [[Nightmare Fuel]], too.
* ''[[Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends]]''. It's a sweet and funny show with sweet and funny characters. Pretty much every character's really cute.
* ''[[Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]]''. It's a sweet and funny show with sweet and funny characters. Pretty much every character's really cute.
* ''Chowder''. Especially the finale. Try not to d'awwwww at Scraps. I dare you.
* ''Chowder''. Especially the finale. Try not to d'awwwww at Scraps. I dare you.
* ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]'' is the Sweet Dreams Fuel Unleaded. Colorful, multi-styled, and funny at times.
* ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]'' is the Sweet Dreams Fuel Unleaded. Colorful, multi-styled, and funny at times.
* ''[[Ka Blam]]!'' can brighten any rainy day. Funny and at times, cute. I dare you not to smile when Loopy smiles.
* ''[[Ka Blam!]]!'' can brighten any rainy day. Funny and at times, cute. I dare you not to smile when Loopy smiles.
** Or if June sings.
** Or if June sings.
** Or if Race Rabbot appears. C`mon, he's a little animatronic (but very realistic) bunny! So cute!!!!
** Or if Race Rabbot appears. C`mon, he's a little animatronic (but very realistic) bunny! So cute!!!!
* Mina and The Count, hailing from [[What a Cartoon Show]], was made up almost entirely of this trope.
* Mina and The Count, hailing from [[What a Cartoon Show]], was made up almost entirely of this trope.
* If it can be considered western, anything animated by [[Rankin Bass]]. It just leaves you with a fuzzy feeling, the kind reserved for great and memorable Christmases.
* If it can be considered western, anything animated by [[Rankin Bass]]. It just leaves you with a fuzzy feeling, the kind reserved for great and memorable Christmases.
** Heck, Christmas movies in general are like this -- such as ''[[Olive the Other Reindeer (Film)|Olive the Other Reindeer]]'', or even ''[[How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Animation)|How the Grinch Stole Christmas]]''.
** Heck, Christmas movies in general are like this -- such as ''[[Olive the Other Reindeer]]'', or even ''[[How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animation)|How the Grinch Stole Christmas]]''.
* ''[[The Powerpuff Girls]]''. This troper never fails to tear up because of the great memories it brings back. It was adorable, funny, and had wonderful lessons most of the time.
* ''[[The Powerpuff Girls]]''. This troper never fails to tear up because of the great memories it brings back. It was adorable, funny, and had wonderful lessons most of the time.
* Although it only lasted 2 seasons (due to its poor time slot), ''[[Mission Hill]]'' is perhaps one of the funniest animated cartoons you'll ever see. Just watch [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrU8mSCVKK4 this clip] to see what I mean.
* Although it only lasted 2 seasons (due to its poor time slot), ''[[Mission Hill]]'' is perhaps one of the funniest animated cartoons you'll ever see. Just watch [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrU8mSCVKK4 this clip] to see what I mean.
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* [[Walt Disney]]. Not the modern company, but the man himself. Regardless of all the rumors, you can't look at a picture of good old Uncle Walt smiling and not smile. His voice also had that "kind father telling bedtime stories" quality to it - even when he's outlining his plans for [[Shining City|the Florida Project]], there's a genuine warmth in his voice.
* [[Walt Disney]]. Not the modern company, but the man himself. Regardless of all the rumors, you can't look at a picture of good old Uncle Walt smiling and not smile. His voice also had that "kind father telling bedtime stories" quality to it - even when he's outlining his plans for [[Shining City|the Florida Project]], there's a genuine warmth in his voice.
* ''[[Pocoyo]]''. Straight up.
* ''[[Pocoyo]]''. Straight up.
* ''[[Adventure Time (Animation)|Adventure Time]]''. Sure, there's plenty of accidental and intentional [[Nightmare Fuel]], but the innocence of the characters and Finn and Jake's amazing friendship give this troper the warm fuzzies. Not to mention it's colorful and imaginative.
* ''[[Adventure Time]]''. Sure, there's plenty of accidental and intentional [[Nightmare Fuel]], but the innocence of the characters and Finn and Jake's amazing friendship give this troper the warm fuzzies. Not to mention it's colorful and imaginative.
* The [[Popples]] will make you smile! It's cute and funny, too!
* The [[Popples]] will make you smile! It's cute and funny, too!
* On the subject of this trope, Maurice [[La Marche]], Puzzle's voice actor, hated his time working on this show because he said it was so cute he felt like "vomiting after every recording session".
* On the subject of this trope, Maurice [[La Marche]], Puzzle's voice actor, hated his time working on this show because he said it was so cute he felt like "vomiting after every recording session".
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* Sitting on the porch with your best friends on a warm summer evening, munching on Chinese food, counting fireflies, and naming constellations.
* Sitting on the porch with your best friends on a warm summer evening, munching on Chinese food, counting fireflies, and naming constellations.
* Sitting outside in early spring morning (like 4:00-5:00AM) listening to birds.
* Sitting outside in early spring morning (like 4:00-5:00AM) listening to birds.
* animals that are lost as babies and [[Raised By Wolves|taken in by other animals]]. such as this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqj3iAlfpNM&feature=related squirrel-cat]
* animals that are lost as babies and [[Raised by Wolves|taken in by other animals]]. such as this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqj3iAlfpNM&feature=related squirrel-cat]
* The satisfation, happiness and sense of accomplishment that you get from having a clean bedroom is, in this tropers opinion, sweet dreams fuel.
* The satisfation, happiness and sense of accomplishment that you get from having a clean bedroom is, in this tropers opinion, sweet dreams fuel.
* watching a little fawn take its first wobbly steps, first faceplant, and then get back up and start running- it's one of the sweetest things ever
* watching a little fawn take its first wobbly steps, first faceplant, and then get back up and start running- it's one of the sweetest things ever