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You can instantly spot the most popular anime among kids! A collection of works that elementary schoolers are crazy about.

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderKepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music and Culture, Early Childhood Education Program). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a pioneering game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Later, at Shogakukan, through freelance work in writing, planning, and editing, I met many inspiring adults and discovered the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Drawing on the perspective I cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I provide practical, useful information—focusing on music and fields related to children—while valuing both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, crafting, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. Special skill: koma (spinning-top) tricks.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

The heart-stirring anime we watched as kids are unforgettable treasures even for adults, aren’t they? Many of you are probably looking for shows you can enjoy together with your children.

So here, we’ll introduce not only the stories of anime that are currently popular among kids, but also their charming and distinctive characters.

These wonderful works are full of laughs and touching moments.

We’ll be showcasing titles that are perfect for relaxing family time, so please read to the end!

See at a glance which anime are popular with kids! A collection of works that elementary schoolers are crazy about (21–30)

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Sousou no Frieren Main PV / OP: "Hero" by YOASOBI ED: "Anytime Anywhere" by milet

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Sousou no Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End) captivates with its unique worldbuilding and nuanced psychological portrayal of its characters.

Centering on a long-lived elven mage, the premise opens a fresh door in fantasy.

There are plenty of elements that adolescents can relate to as they watch the characters grow.

The music is wonderful, too.

Evan Call’s soundtrack adds even greater depth to the anime’s world.

Yorushika’s opening theme, “Haru,” and milet’s ending theme, “Anytime Anywhere,” are also moving.

It’s a work that parents and children can enjoy together.

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

A popular series born from a novel-posting website, affectionately nicknamed “TenSura.” It’s a work that truly embodies the term media mix, whether you first encountered it through the light novels or the manga series.

I think every book-loving elementary schooler reads it.

In brief, the story follows Satoru Mikami, the protagonist who is killed by a random attacker and reincarnates in another dimension as a slime.

Another strength of the series is how its unique worldbuilding and terminology stir the hearts of enthusiasts.

It’s an anime you won’t be able to stop once you start, so buckle up and enjoy.

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Secret Catch

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Secret Catch

This is the story of Romy, a princess from a magical kingdom, who solves mysteries while searching for the Tinypins—fairies that have been scattered across Earth.

The world sparkles with fairies, keys, and magic, full of elements that especially capture girls’ hearts.

A cast of uniquely charming fairies appears, and the powers and roles hidden within each key are a highlight of the story.

Each episode brings new encounters and lessons, allowing viewers to naturally feel the importance of friendship, growth, and kindness.

It’s a captivating work that lets you enjoy the sensation of magic slipping into everyday life—sure to sweep you off your feet.

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Blue Lock

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Blue Lock

This work, which depicts a project to cultivate egoists that overturns conventional soccer wisdom, is an anime that sets your heart ablaze as the protagonist grows while searching for his own style.

With high-speed match scenes, mind games with teammates, and psychological battles, it captivates viewers and has garnered overwhelming support from sports-loving elementary school students.

The characters’ distinctive play styles and evolving relationships will strongly grab children’s attention.

The exhilarating story drives forward while asking what it means to have strength that’s uniquely your own, making it a passionate work that inspires you to pursue your dreams in earnest.

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Mashle

TV anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Non-Credit Opening Movie | Taiiku Okazaki “Knock Out”

Mashle

A protagonist who solves everything with muscles! It’s the anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles, based on the manga by Hajime Kōmoto! The story follows Mash Burnedead, a boy born into a world of magic who can’t use any magic at all, as he aims for the top of the magic world using nothing but his muscles—that is, pure power.

It leans heavily into comedy, and no matter how serious things get, Mash bulldozes through with brute force.

That exhilarating feeling makes it really satisfying to watch.

The opening theme, Knock Out by Taiiku Okazaki, is humorous and a lot of fun too!

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Oshi no Ko

[Oshi no Ko] Non-Credit Opening | YOASOBI “Idol”

Oshi no Ko

A wildly popular series whose mysteries and thriller elements create an irresistible gap with its subject matter! The anime Oshi no Ko, based on the manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, took the 2023 anime scene by storm along with its opening theme, Idol, by YOASOBI.

The story follows the protagonist Aqua, who pursues the truth behind the death of his mother, the idol Ai Hoshino, through his work in the entertainment industry.

As the story progresses, you get glimpses of the glamorous showbiz world’s dark underbelly, keeping you on the edge of your seat.

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ONE PIECE

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ONE PIECE

ONE PIECE is a globally popular anime based on the manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.

In 2022, its comics surpassed a total of 500 million copies in circulation worldwide and were recognized by Guinness World Records as the “most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author.” As for the anime, the quality of the Wano Country arc, which aired starting in 2019, has earned widespread acclaim.

Online, people have been saying things like, “It gave me goosebumps,” “The battle scenes are insanely beautiful,” and “With the BGM, they really went all out.”

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