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

Science × Adventure Survival!

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Science x Adventure Survival! is a series that blends scientific knowledge with adventure stories, offering the compelling appeal of learning resourcefulness and survival skills in nature.

It follows boys and girls who face sudden troubles and solve problems using items around them, sparking curiosity.

Technical terms are clearly explained, making it easy for elementary school students to understand and enjoyably deepen their interest in science.

Because the knowledge directly drives the plot, it’s an outstanding work that lets readers learn without feeling like they’re studying.

Medalist

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This work, which unfolds the story of a former skater young man and a girl who pours her youth into figure skating, delicately depicts both the joy and the hardship of pursuing dreams.

The expressions on the ice and the dynamism of the jumps are carefully recreated on screen, delivering plenty of impact as a sports anime.

The way the protagonist’s efforts move the hearts of those around them will convey to elementary schoolers the importance of dreams and taking on challenges.

You can feel the passion for challenge in the scenes of striving toward winning a medal.

Beyond passion for the sport, the relationships with the adults around them add depth, making it a fiery, heart-stirring work that lets you slowly absorb the meaning of growing up.

My Hero Academia

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Of course, it’s a classic, straight-up battle manga that leapt out of Weekly Shonen Jump.

For elementary schoolers, “My Hero Academia” absolutely works.

It’s the quintessential Jump series, and thanks to the characters’ cool factor, it’s wildly popular with girls too.

If you like Demon Slayer, you’ll definitely love this.

Rather than “fighting evil,” the protagonist races to “save people,” embodying pure justice—something not only kids but even adults can relate to.

And don’t miss the opening theme of Season 1, Kenshi Yonezu’s “Peace Sign,” which cranks up the excitement to the max!

Attack on Titan

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Giants attack humans and eat them…

It’s a very intense anime, so please prepare yourself before watching.

Its unprecedented setting became a hot topic and sparked a social phenomenon-level boom.

The original manga concluded with volume 34.

I can’t go into details to avoid spoilers, but personally, the “Final Operation to Retake Wall Maria” was incredibly exciting! The films and live-action adaptations have age ratings, so please be cautious if elementary school children are going to watch.

Chibi Maruko-chan

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Based on the manga by Momoko Sakura, this work has continued to be loved by people of all ages since it began airing in 1990, to the point that it can be called a national anime.

Through the perspective of the protagonist, Maruko, nostalgic Showa-era scenery and the small happenings common in childhood are depicted with humor.

A key point is that the main character reflects the author, Momoko Sakura, and together with her distinctive friends, the everyday lives of children at the time are conveyed with a comedic yet realistic touch.

It’s a series that reminds us of the important things in daily life—family bonds, friendships, and the small joys of everyday moments.

Zenitendō: The Mysterious Candy Shop

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The Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendō is truly a strange anime.

People stop by the candy shop to have their wishes granted, but if they get carried away, they end up ruined.

You could say it occupies a child-friendly version of The Laughing Salesman’s niche.

The original novel even took first place in the 3rd “Books Chosen by Elementary School Students” Grand Prix, so its appeal is guaranteed.

Kids have a sharp radar for what’s fun, don’t they? If you’re an adult who hasn’t seen it yet, definitely give it a try!

Detective Conan

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For today’s elementary schoolers, it’s one of those national anime that was already on the air when they were born.

The original manga has been translated and published around the world, and its media rollout—stage productions, games, travel tie-ins, you name it—shows no signs of stopping.

It even became an attraction at Universal Studios Japan.

Many of you have probably ridden it yourselves.

Needless to say, Conan is a given, but the series also boasts wildly popular, charming characters like his eternal partner Kogoro Mouri, his love interest Ran, the ever-reliable Ai Haibara, and Heiji Hattori.

Truly, it’s one of those anime we hope will keep running forever.