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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 as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is 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)

Lycoris Recoil

TV anime “Lycoris Recoil” Non-Credit Ending Movie | Sayuri “Hana no Tou (Tower of Flowers)”

Lycoris Recoil

I bet many of you were watching with bated breath the story of girls who risk their lives to fight.

It’s the 2022 anime Lycoris Recoil that became a hot topic.

The story centers on Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue, who belong to a public safety organization.

Together with their allies, they resolve a series of incidents that constantly put them in danger.

As the story progresses, the relationship between Chisato and Takina evolves—which is one of the show’s key highlights.

And the sheer coolness of the action scenes is simply irresistible!

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Black Clover

[Black Clover] 7th Anniversary Special PV / “Black Clover” Yuki Tabata [OFFICIAL]

Black Clover

The anime Black Clover is a series that has been supported by many fans since the manga began serialization in 2015.

Asta’s coming-of-age story is filled with scenes that will lift your spirits.

The TV Tokyo broadcast anime adaptation was animated by Studio Pierrot, featuring talented voice actors such as Gakuto Kajiwara as Asta and Nobunaga Shimazaki as Yuno.

The theme songs, including “against all gods” and “Black Catcher,” are packed with moving tracks that will get you fired up.

Why not imagine yourself in this magical world and enjoy the heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat developments?

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Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man – Main Trailer / “Chainsaw Man” Official Trailer

Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man is an anime based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga, a dark-hero story that’s great even for elementary schoolers.

It aired as 12 episodes from October 12 to December 28, 2022.

The series features the protagonist’s growth, friendship, and shocking battle scenes, making it a must-watch.

The much-talked-about opening theme is Kenshi Yonezu’s “KICK BACK,” whose captivating melody enhances the anime’s world.

The ending themes also change every episode, each matching its respective story.

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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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Dr.STONE

Season 4, Episode 15: “Breakthrough of the Encirclement” Web Teaser | Anime ‘Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE’ Final Season, Cour 2 — airing every Thursday from 10:00 PM!

Dr.STONE

Dr.

STONE is an adventure story set in a world where humanity has been petrified by a mysterious light, following the efforts of the protagonist, Senku Ishigami, as he uses the power of science to restore civilization.

Scientific experiments and inventions are key to the plot, and the developments spark interest in science and technology.

Watching the characters apply familiar scientific knowledge—like fire, electricity, and chemicals—to overcome challenges is thrilling.

With teamwork and battles of wits, the series is not only an adventure anime but also offers learning, which is a big part of its appeal.

It’s easy for upper elementary school students to understand and naturally nurtures a love of science.

Just watching it makes you think, “How do you make that?”—a work that stimulates intellectual curiosity and sparks conversations with friends.

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Tokyo Revengers

TV Anime 'Tokyo Revengers' Christmas Showdown Arc Non-Credit OP [Official HIGE DANDism 'White Noise']

Tokyo Revengers

The anime Tokyo Revengers, which sparked a massive boom after it began airing in 2021.

The theme song Cry Baby by Official HIGE DANDism is likely still fresh in your memory.

The story follows the protagonist, Takemichi Hanagaki, as he struggles to save his former girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana.

Centered on the Tokyo Manji Gang, it adds sci-fi elements and time-leap abilities to an intense delinquent gang war narrative, and that unprecedented combination of worldbuilding became a hot topic.

It’s also famous for its many iconic lines!

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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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