Anime recommendations for 1-year-olds: Let’s use them as support for childcare
When children turn one, they become more active, and you can’t take your eyes off them even for a moment.
Playing with them and keeping them safe can be exhausting for caregivers.
When you want a little breather or a calm moment to relax, letting them watch some anime is one option.
Here’s a roundup of anime content that one-year-olds can enjoy.
If you create time for your child to enjoy anime, you’ll likely find more breathing room in your parenting routine.
Let’s make good use of anime.
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Pokémon Kids TV
Beloved not only by children but also by adults, Pokémon is hugely popular.
Pokémon Kids TV, where many Pokémon make appearances, is an official Pokémon YouTube channel that mainly features Pokémon songs as well as world nursery rhymes, English learning, dance, and educational videos.
It feels like an educational program aimed at young children.
There are plenty of short videos too, so you don’t have to worry about watching for too long—another nice plus.
You’ll also be soothed by the heartwarming scenes of the adorable Pokémon.
Be sure to check it out!
Shimajiro Channel
Shimajiro, a familiar character from children’s educational materials, has launched a YouTube channel.
They also share bright and fun content that 1-year-olds can enjoy.
By singing along with the videos, children may naturally move their bodies and express themselves with gestures.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to watch together.
The videos also teach about manners and roles when riding vehicles, so it’s great if adults can gradually introduce these concepts to 1-year-olds while talking with them.
Sopo Art Park
In Finnish, Sopo means “cute.” Sopo Art Park is an artsy educational program where children ages 0–3 can watch videos and learn as if they were playing in a park.
Each video features animated scenes that incorporate a variety of themes—colors, numbers, animals, food, and more—whose motion and color palette are truly works of art.
It’s packed with engaging elements that captivate kids and keep them absorbed.
There are also videos that support busy caregivers, like “Helping Solo Parenting!” and “Soothing a Crying Baby!” When you’re feeling worn out from childcare or need a little comfort, don’t push yourself too hard—watch these videos with your child and enjoy a calm, relaxing time together.
Nokkana Animation
Nokkana Animation is an educational YouTube channel for children that delivers content useful for learning.
In addition to nursery rhymes, it offers a wide range of videos on vehicles, animals, English, and more.
Each video is short, so even parents who are hesitant about long screen time can let their children watch without feeling guilty.
The simple yet cute and easy-to-understand animations, along with repetitive wording, make it easy for young children to grasp and naturally learn a lot while having fun.
It’s an ideal channel for 1- to 2-year-olds who are just starting to say words.
Toretans
Toretans, highly recommended for kids who love trains, are original train characters who love adventures, modeled after JR East train cars.
The name comes from a mix of words: “to-re” from train, “tan” from tanken (exploration), and “zu” from friends! On the official Toretans YouTube channel, the cute Toretans friends share not only train-related videos, but also a wide range of educational content like songs, quizzes, English, and puzzles.
Even children who usually aren’t interested in anything but trains will be captivated by this channel, where many different train-car characters appear.
You can learn so much together with Toretans—be sure to check it out!