Top 18 Kids Anime to watch

The target audience is children. This does not necessarily mean that the character are children or that an anime whose main character are children is appropriate for this category.

1. Pocket Monsters (2023)

A new dream and adventure set throughout the entire Pokémon world unfolds in a brand new Pokémon-series following a girl named Riko and a boy named Roy.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series is currently airing . It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター (2023), Pocket Monsters (2023)

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2. Kimi to Idol Precure♪

The main character, Sakura Uta, is a second-year middle school student who loves to sing. One day, she meets the fairy Purirun that has come to search for the Legendary Protectors, Idol Precure! Purirun's hometown, KirakiLand has been plunged into total darkness by Darkine, the boss of the Chokkiri Gang. Meanwhile, the sparkles of the townspeople are being stolen by the Chokkiri Gang... it's a huge pinch!

"I want to make it sparkle sparkly! Here is my song!" - With this determination, Uta transforms into the Legendary Protector, Cure Idol! She sings, dances, and gives fan service, making it sparkle no matter how pitch-black it is!

You and Idol Precure♪ is currently airing and it will have 49 Episodes. It is also Known as: キミとアイドルプリキュア♪, Kimi to Idol Precure♪

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3. Pocket Monsters

Pokemon are peculiar creatures with a vast array of different abilities and appearances; many people, known as Pokemon trainers, capture and train them, often with the intent of battling others. Young Satoshi has not only dreamed of becoming a Pokemon trainer but also a "Pokemon Master," and on the arrival of his 10th birthday, he finally has a chance to make that dream a reality. Unfortunately for him, all three Pokemon available to beginning trainers have already been claimed and only Pikachu, a rebellious Electric type Pokemon, remains. However, this chance encounter would mark the start of a lifelong friendship and an epic adventure!

Setting off on a journey to become the very best, Satoshi and Pikachu travel across beautiful, sprawling regions with their friends Kasumi, a Water type trainer, and Takeshi, a Rock type trainer. But danger lurks around every corner. The infamous Team Rocket is always nearby, seeking to steal powerful Pokemon through nefarious schemes. It'll be up to Satoshi and his friends to thwart their efforts as he also strives to earn the eight Pokemon Gym Badges he'll need to challenge the Pokemon League, and eventually claim the title of Pokemon Master.

Pokémon is finished and has 276 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター, Pocket Monsters, Indigo League, Adventures on the Orange Islands, The Johto Journeys, Johto League Champions, Master Quest

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4. Koupen-chan

Follows the everyday adventures of Koupen-chan and their friends as they enjoy the little things in life.

Koupen-chan is currently airing . It is also Known as: コウペンちゃん, Koupen-chan

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5. Pokemon Sun & Moon

Satoshi and his Pikachu head off to a new region, Alola, wearing a new set of clothes. He receives a Z-Ring and becomes a student at a school.

Pokemon Sun & Moon is finished and has 146 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター サン&ムーン, Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon, Pokémon Sun & Moon

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6. Gravity Falls

Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Gravity Falls is finished and has 20 Episodes.

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7. Digimon Adventure

When a group of kids head out for summer camp, they don't expect it to snow in the middle of July. Out of nowhere, the kids receive strange devices which transport them to a very different world to begin their Digimon Adventure! Led by the plucky Taichi Yagami, the seven children must now survive in a realm far from home, filled with monsters and devoid of other humans.

Luckily, they're not alone: each child is paired off with a companion digital monster called a Digimon. Together, the children and their new friends must overcome their insecurities, discover their inner strengths, and evolve into stronger fighters - literally.

A force of evil is spreading through the Digital World, corrupting all the Digimon. The DigiDestined have arrived and it’s up to them to save the Digital World, if they ever want to see their home world again.

Digimon: Digital Monsters is finished and has 54 Episodes. It is also Known as: デジモンアドベンチャー, Digimon Adventure 01

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8. Digimon Adventure 02

A few years after the adventures of the Chosen Children in the Digital World, a new batch of Chosen Children are summoned to save the Digital World. An evil ruler known as the Digimon Kaiser, or Digimon Emperor, is forcing the Digital World's Digimon into enslavement. The new group of Chosen Children, with the help of their Digimon, then begin a journey to stop the evil Digimon Emperor.

Digimon Adventure 02 is finished and has 50 Episodes. It is also Known as: デジモンアドベンチャー02, Digimon Adventure Zero Two, Digimon: Digital Monsters 02

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9. Crayon Shin-chan

Just because an anime features a young protagonist does not necessarily mean that it is an appropriate series to show your children. Young Shinnosuke, or Shin-chan for short, is a very creative young boy that lives with his eccentric parents, Misae and Hiroshi, as well as his Prima Donna younger sister, Himawari, and has loads of unique friends to boot.

Everyday life for little Shin-chan is full of funny moments, most of which stem from his unnatural and sometimes profane use of language, as well as his constant acts of inappropriate behavior. Shin-chan's famous "elephant" gag is one of the most defining moments in Crayon Shin-chan, simply because it is the epitome of crude comedy, one of the core themes of the series.Crayon Shin-chan is a hilarious show about the day in the life of a young, curious boy, that captures the awkwardness of growing up as well as the beauty of being true to one's self, no matter what others say.

Shin Chan is currently airing . It is also Known as: クレヨンしんちゃん, Crayon Shin-chan

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10. Pokemon XY

Satoshi and Pikachu have arrived in Miare City of the illustrious Kalos region to capture more Pokemon and continue their journey towards becoming the very best. Meanwhile, a genius inventor named Citron and his little sister Eureka wander the city when they run into Satoshi who quickly challenges them to a battle. However, they are soon caught up in a dangerous incident when Team Rocket, following Satoshi into Kalos, cause a Gaburias to rampage through the city.

Far away in the quiet Asame Town, a young girl named Serena slogs through daily Sihorn riding practice at the behest of her mother, a professional Sihorn racer. After practice, she sees the events unfolding in Miare City on television where she recognizes a boy from her childhood. Having left a significant impact on her life, the sight of him stirs in her a desire to meet him again; and so, Serena sets off to Miare City, determined to find the boy from her past.Pokemon XY follows the group as they travel throughout Kalos in pursuit of their ambitions—Satoshi challenging Pokemon gyms, Citron learning from Satoshi, and Serena searching for what exactly her dream is. Along the way, they meet new friends, face new rivals, and continue to thwart Team Rocket's schemes, all the while discovering a little about the mysteries of mega evolution.

Pokémon The Series: XY is finished and has 93 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスターXY, Pocket Monsters XY, Pokémon XY

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11. Pocket Monsters (2019)

Pokémon Trainer Satoshi has a new plan: see the world! But first, he and his partner Pikachu are headed to the opening of the Sakuragi Institute, a research facility dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of Pokémon in every region. Satoshi meets Gou, another boy with boundless curiosity about Pokémon, and both are overjoyed when Professor Sakuragi asks them to become official research fellows. With Satoshi as determined as ever to become a Pokémon Master, and Gou aiming to catch one of every Pokémon , our heroes are in for adventure and excitement as they explore the wide world of Pokémon!

Pokémon Journeys: The Series is finished and has 136 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター, Pokemon (Shin Series)

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12. Teen Titans

Teen Titans centers around the five main members of the superhero team: Cyborg, Beast Boy, Starfire, Raven, and their leader Robin. They are situated in Titans Tower, a large T-shaped structure featuring living quarters as well as a command centre and variety of training facilities, on an island just offshore from a fictional West Coast city . The team deals with all manner of criminal activity and threats to the city, while dealing with their own struggles with adolescence, their mutual friendships, and their limitations. Slade, their main enemy, is a newly designed version of the DC villain Deathstroke.

Teen Titans is finished and has 65 Episodes. It is also Known as: Teen Titans, Teen Titans

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13. PetitCure: Precure Fairies

The Precure's small friends have all turned into PetitCure!

It has turned into a huge gathering in the “Mysterious Amusement Park” where anything may come true, and they're all having fun in their own way.

They eat sweets, play on the rides, and have a whole ton of fun!

But something mysterious is happening?

Their Precure companions are all in good-night mode... so they can have all the fun they want!

You will surely feel "cured" by the sight of these PetitCure forms!

Look forward to fun stories every week ♡

PetitCure: Precure Fairies is currently airing . It is also Known as: ぷちきゅあ~Precure Fairies~, PetitCure: Precure Fairies

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14. Amphibia

Anne Boonchuy, a self-centered 13-year-old 7th grader, is magically transported to the fictitious world of Amphibia, a rural marshland full of frog-people, also known as Amphibians and dangerous creatures. With the help of an excitable young frog named Sprig Plantar, Anne will transform into a hero and discover the first true friendship of her life.

Amphibia is finished and has 20 Episodes.

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15. Youkai Watch Movie 1: Tanjou no Himitsu da Nyan!

The movie will feature special guests such as popular familiar characters from the TV anime series and the latest Youkai from the upcoming Youkai Watch 2 sequel games.

Youkai Watch Movie 1: Tanjou no Himitsu da Nyan! is a Movie. It is also Known as: 映画 妖怪ウォッチ 誕生の秘密だニャン!, Yokai Watch Movie, Eiga Youkai Watch, Youkai Watch the Movie: The Secret of Birth, Nyan!

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16. Samurai Jack

Samurai Jack tells the story of a young prince from Feudal Japan whose father's empire is destroyed by the shape shifting demon Aku. As a child, the prince escapes destruction and travels the world training his mind and his body for years until he reaches adulthood, becoming a legendary samurai. After taking his father's magic katana, he challenges Aku to a duel and defeats the demon. However, before the prince can deal the killing blow, Aku creates a time portal and sends his opponent into the distant future, anticipating that he would be able to amass sufficient power to deal with the samurai later. He arrives in a dystopian, futuristic Earth ruled by Aku and filled with his robot minions and a large number of alien immigrant races of various appearances. The first people he encounters in the future call him "Jack" as a form of slang, which he adopts as his name .

Samurai Jack is finished and has 52 Episodes. It is also Known as: Samurai Jack, Samurai Jack

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17. The Owl House

Luz is a self-assured teenage human girl who accidentally stumbles upon a portal to another world instead of going to Reality Check Camp. When on the Boiling Isles which is made from the remains of a dead Titan, she befriends the rebellious witch Eda the Owl Lady and an adorably tiny warrior named King. Despite not having magical abilities and having to pose as a witch due to the prejudice towards humans, Luz pursues her dream of becoming a witch by serving as Eda’s apprentice at the Owl House and ultimately finds a new family in an unlikely setting.

The Owl House is finished and has 19 Episodes.

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18. Tanoshii Muumin Ikka Bouken Nikki

In the remote and mysterious Moomin Valley live the Moomin trolls, gentle and peaceful creatures. Young Moomin and his family experience many strange adventures, both magical and mundane. Based on the children's stories by Tove Jansson.

Tanoshii Muumin Ikka Bouken Nikki is finished and has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: 楽しいムーミン一家 冒険日記, Tanoshii Moomin Ikka Bouken Nikki, Delightful Moomin Family: Adventure Diary

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