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An anime popular among upper elementary school students! A show that will get conversations with friends buzzing just by watching it.

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
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.
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 Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 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 also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.

Looking for anime that’s popular with elementary school kids—something you can enjoy together with your child? As they reach the upper grades, anime often becomes a common topic in conversations with friends.

Stories full of adventure, friendship, laughter, and tears can really move kids’ hearts.

With that in mind, this article is packed with anime that are popular among upper elementary students! It’s perfect for anyone looking for shows to watch with friends, and it’s also great for spending a relaxing weekend with the family.

Find a favorite and dive into the world of anime!

Popular anime among upper elementary school students! Shows that will spark lively conversations with friends just by watching (41–50)

Dr.STONE

TV anime “Dr. STONE NEW WORLD” Cour 2 OP <Haruka> Non-Credit Video

Dr.STONE

Dr.

STONE is an anime that began airing on July 5, 2019.

While faithfully honoring the original manga, it shines with creative touches unique to a visual medium.

Set in a world where all humanity has been petrified, Senku’s quest to restore civilization through the power of science sparks viewers’ curiosity and thirst for knowledge.

In particular, upper elementary school students can enjoy imagining how the science they’ve learned can be applied, experiencing the fun of deepening their understanding.

The growth of Senku and the other characters, as well as their relationships, also enriches the emotional experience.

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Cells at Work!

[Official] Cells at Work! Special Anime Video (Full-size ver.) — A wildly popular personified-cells manga that has surpassed 1 million copies

Cells at Work!

Cells at Work! is a unique anime that blends education and entertainment, which began airing in 2018.

Through adventures that effectively depict the flow of blood, it teaches the mechanisms of the human body in a way that’s easy for upper elementary school students to understand.

Another highlight is its star-studded voice cast, including Kana Hanazawa as a red blood cell and Tomoaki Maeno as a white blood cell.

The music is fantastic, too! In particular, “Mission! Ken-Ko-Dai-Ichi” is recommended for kids who love to get moving.

It’s a perfect pick for classroom use or family viewing at home!

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Laid-Back Camp

TV Anime “Laid-Back Camp SEASON 3” Opening Video | On Air 04.04

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.

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Medalist

TV anime “Medalist” Season 2 Production Announcement Video | TV anime now airing and streaming to great acclaim!

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.

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Blue Lock

TV anime “BLUELOCK” Season 2, 1st teaser PV | Broadcasting starts Saturday, October 5!

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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Urusei Yatsura

TV anime “Urusei Yatsura” Non-Credit Opening [MAISONdes “I Wanna Muchu feat. asmi, Surii”] | Airing every Thursday from 24:55 on Fuji TV’s “Noitamina” and other networks!

Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura is a long-running anime that aired from 1981 to 1986, known for stories that portray various characters’ struggles and growth.

In 2022, a new series was broadcast, winning over a fresh audience.

With many episodes that both longtime and new fans can enjoy, it’s full of charm that transcends generations.

The exciting adventures and the friendships among the characters are sure to capture viewers’ hearts, especially children.

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Witch Watch

TV anime “WITCH WATCH” Cour 2 PV | Opening theme: HimeRo “Tokihanate!”

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.

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