What's the meaning of 'slice of life' animation? I recently joined this manga and anime forum and stumbled across this term numerous times. People reviewing different parameters of animes and calling that a "typical" slice of life anime.

Is this pretty common sort of anime?

What does this mean?
From Wikipedia:


  Slice of life is a phrase describing the use of mundane realism depicting everyday experiences in art and entertainment.


Generally in anime/manga, slice of life shows are shows about everyday life. Usually this rotates around school life in anime - like Lucky Star, Nichijou or K-On! but this can extend to other stories such as people living in apartments, working a day job, etc.

Slice of Life shows are usually plotless as they are mostly day-to-day happenings (usually with humourous effects).