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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[Age 1] A roundup of anime kids can enjoy! Let’s use it as support for childcare (11–20)
Space Something-or-other Kotetsu-kun
‘Space Something Kotetsu-kun’ follows Kotetsu, who dreams of becoming an astronaut, and his friends as they grow through their experiences at a space training facility.
Within the cute characters’ interactions, important messages about friendship, hard work, and pursuing one’s dreams are woven in naturally.
You’ll enjoy both the realistic trials of various animals—like fennec foxes, dogs, and bears—aiming for space and taking exams, and the youthful camaraderie among the group.
It can spark interest in science and space, fostering curiosity with educational elements.
With its bright, briskly paced story, it keeps children engaged and is packed with uplifting, positive content.
Curious George
The animated series “Curious George” is based on the picture book series “Curious George.” The protagonist, George, is a little monkey, so he doesn’t speak.
But through his gestures and expressive face, you can tell what he wants to do and what he’s thinking.
In these charming stories, George dives into all kinds of adventures and mishaps—and solves them—making the show hugely popular with children! The lack of dialogue sparks the imagination and draws viewers into George’s world.
If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to give it a try.
Rilakkuma
This is a soothing, feel-good anime featuring the nationally beloved Rilakkuma, perfect for spending some laid-back time.
It portrays the everyday life of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and Kiiroitori in a shared house, sprinkled with chuckle-worthy moments and heartwarming scenes amid their casual interactions.
The dialogue and movements are gentle, with subtle emotional shifts expressed with care.
The color palette is soft and calming.
Another highlight is its warm, reassuring world that children can enjoy safely.
Each character’s individuality is endearing, making it a show that leaves you feeling relaxed and comforted after watching.
Punitunes
A cute work that depicts everyday life spent with Puniruns, soft and mysterious little creatures.
The colorful, squishy-looking characters are full of expression and move adorably, making you feel happy just by watching them.
Each episode is self-contained and moves at a brisk pace, and through the Puniruns’ interactions you can feel themes of friendship and kindness, making it perfect for children.
Its bright music and pop-styled world are also appealing, and every episode brims with the fun of new discoveries.
It’s an anime packed with squishy cuteness and gentle humor—highly recommended for relaxing time with kids.
Bananya
Bananya is a soothing anime featuring mysterious creatures that live hidden inside banana peels and look like cats.
Each episode is about three minutes long, with a relaxed pace and gentle narration, making it a show kids can watch with ease.
Its colorful palette and cute movements naturally resonate with children’s sensibilities, creating a feel-good atmosphere that brings a smile just by watching.
With minimal dialogue, it’s easy to enjoy intuitively.
You can savor a whimsical world where they play when people aren’t around and get up to mischief together.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone looking to spend some heartwarming, laid-back time.