A roundup of anime popular with upper elementary school kids, including buzzworthy titles
Anime is broadcast and streamed every day, with countless titles to choose from.
From buzzworthy hits to shows they’ve been watching since they were little, children have plenty of chances to encounter all kinds of anime.
In this article, we’ll introduce anime that are popular among upper elementary students, specifically 3rd and 4th graders.
We’ve gathered a variety of titles, including globally beloved series and long-running franchises that delight audiences in every era.
Even if a show has finished airing, many are available on streaming platforms, so be sure to check out any anime that catches your eye!
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A roundup of anime popular among upper elementary school students, including buzzworthy titles (21–30)
The Apothecary Diaries
The popular anime series The Apothecary Diaries is a story that shines with its mystery-solving appeal.
Maomao, the protagonist who lived as an apothecary in the red-light district, is kidnapped and sold, ending up working in the imperial harem.
There, she meets various people—chief among them the eunuch Jinshi, who manages the harem—and solves incidents that occur within the palace.
It’s fun to learn about medicinal knowledge while using Maomao’s deductions to figure out who the culprit is.
Another highlight is the romance between the quirky Maomao and Jinshi, the epitome of beauty!
SPY×FAMILY CODE:White
Learning that Eden Academy will hold a cooking practicum, Loid heads with his family to the snowy land of Frigis to make the headmaster’s favorite dish, “Melemele,” in hopes of earning a Stella Star.
Along the way, a key Anya happens to pick up from a suitcase drags them into a state-secret-level chocolate incident, putting their lives in danger.
Although Yor fends off the attackers with brilliant combat prowess, upon arrival a tyrannical soldier steals their Melemele—and then Anya is abducted by an unknown party.
A spy, an assassin, a telepath, and a future-seeing dog… a family with secrets joins forces to take on a heartwarming and hilarious winter tale.
Summary of popular anime for upper elementary grades. Trending titles included (31–40)
Blue Box
Blue Box is a coming-of-age love story about high school youth, centered on a boy from the badminton team and a girl from the basketball team.
It captures the fluttering moments and wavering feelings of everyday life.
The theme of balancing sports and romance is portrayed realistically, making it easy for even elementary school athletes devoted to their clubs to relate.
The refreshing relationships among the characters and the subtle emotions conveyed in offhand remarks will draw in readers of all ages.
It’s a work that depicts a youth brimming with both sweetness and passion—one that makes you want to cheer the characters on.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun is a slightly spooky yet tender and heartwarming school fantasy that begins with the twist that Hanako, one of the school’s Seven Mysteries—the spirit said to haunt the girls’ bathroom—is actually a boy.
Nene, the girl who meets Hanako, ends up confronting the various apparitions lurking in the school alongside him.
The story blends the thrills of ghost tales with the characters’ delicate emotions, packing kindness and humor amid the scares.
Its unique worldview and stylish use of color are also appealing, drawing readers into a picture book-like atmosphere that makes it especially recommended for children.
It’s a slightly mysterious, memorable work that portrays friendship, secrets, and emotional growth.
Laid-Back Camp
Laid-Back Camp is a story that portrays the friendship and growth of high school students through camping.
Its charm lies especially in the realistic depictions of camping that even beginners can relate to, and the fun way it teaches tips about gear and cooking.
Centered on the main characters Nadeshiko Kagamihara and Rin Shima, watching the group spend leisurely time in nature is soothing in itself.
The gentle everyday scenes and the direction that showcases beautiful landscapes are part of what makes it so popular.
The camp meals and campfire scenes are so appealing that you’ll want to try them yourself, and they can even spark children’s interest in the outdoors.
Talking with friends about your favorite scenes and characters is sure to be a blast, and the series radiates a relaxed, warm atmosphere.
Witch Watch
A slapstick comedy depicting the whimsical cohabitation of a young witch, Nico Wakatuki, and Morihito, a boy with ogre blood who protects her.
With a unique premise where magic and psychic powers blend into everyday life and snappy, well-timed gags, it charms kids with laughter while warming their hearts.
The chaotic scenes where Nico’s magic runs amok and the contrast with Morihito’s cool-headed responses are especially engaging.
Magic, friendship, battles, and more are well balanced, making each episode unpredictably fun.
A lively, heart-lifting story where the ordinary and the extraordinary intertwine.
Medalist
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.