Top 19 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. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. Yu☆Gi☆Oh!: Sevens

The anime will have a new "Rush Duel" rule. The story takes place in the future in the town of Gouha. Yuuga Oudou, a fifth-grade student, loves both inventions and dueling. His classmate Luke is a self-styled "number one duelist at Gouha 7 Elementary School." Gakuto is the school's student council president, and Romin is Yuuga's classmate.

Yu-Gi-Oh!: Sevens is finished and has 92 Episodes. It is also Known as: 遊☆戯☆王SEVENS, Yuu Gi Ou!

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6. 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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7. 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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8. Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

The new film's story is set in Okoya Forest, a Pokémon paradise protected by strict rules that forbid outsiders from setting foot inside. The film centers on Coco, a boy who was raised by Pokémon and also considers himself as one, treating the Mythical Pokémon Zarude as his father. Ash and Pikachu encounter Coco during an adventure. The film focuses on the theme of a "human raised by Pokémon," instead of the previous films' focus of the "bond between a human trainer and their Pokémon."

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is a Movie. It is also Known as: Gekijouban Pocket Monsters: Coco, 劇場版ポケットモンスター ココ, Pokemon Movie 23: Coco, Pokemon Movie 23: Koko

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9. Pokemon: The First Movie

It was a successful science experiment gone horribly wrong. When a team of scientists discovers the DNA of the ancient Pokémon Mew, they harnessed the potential within it in an attempt to create the ultimate living weapon. With advanced cloning techniques and resources provided to them by Team Rocket crime syndicate leader Giovanni, the scientists succeed in creating the powerful psychic Pokémon, Mewtwo.Pokemon: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu reveals the terrifying power of Mewtwo as he learns that not only was he created to be an experiment, but also to be a tool for Giovanni’s sinister dealings. Breaking free of his control, Mewtwo creates his own island fortress and reconstructs the cloning technology that gave life to him.

Under the guise of being a master Pokémon trainer, Mewtwo lures the best trainers in the world to his base. Among these trainers are Ash Ketchum, his loyal Pokémon Pikachu, and their friends Brock and Misty. United together, human and Pokémon alike, they must not only discover the hidden secret of Mewtwo's plans, but stand against his terrifying might. If they fail, Mewtwo’s vengeance will not only lead to tyranny over all the Pokemon, but also the extinction of the human race.

Pokemon: The First Movie is a Movie. It is also Known as: Pokemon: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu, ポケットモンスター ミュウツーの逆襲, Gekijouban Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo Strikes Back, Pokemon Movie 1, Pokemon: The Origin of Mewtwo, Pokemon: The First Movie Kanzenban, Pokemon: The First Movie Complete Version

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10. 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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11. 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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12. POKÉTOON (2024)

The second installment of the POKÉTOON series.

Short episodes released on the Pokémon Official YouTube Channel.

Episodes:

#1: Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot! / Pamo, Pamotto, Parmot! , released September 18, 2024.

#2: Angry Primeape Observation Diary / Ikari no Okorizaru Kansatsu Nikki , released September 25, 2024.

#3: Is there a mass outbreak of Clodsire? / Dooh Tairyou Hasseichuu? , released October 2, 2024.

#4: Riding on Gogoat / Gougouto ni Notte , released October 9, 2024.

#5: I Love Ducklett! / Koaruhii Daisuki! , released October 16, 2024.

#6: Lucky Safari Tag!? / Lucky Safari de o ni go Kko!? , released October 23, 2024.

#7: Romantic Spice - Capsakid Legend / Romantic Spice - Capsaiji Densetsu . released October 30, 2024.

#8: Childhood Friend Charcadet / Childhood Friend Carbou , released November 20, 2024

#9: Midnight Adventure with Murkrow / Yamikarasu to Mayonaka no Bouken , released February 14, 2025

POKÉTOON (2024) is finished and has 9 Episodes. It is also Known as: POKÉTOON (2024), POKÉTOON (2024)

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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. Gegege no Kitarou (2018)

Nearly twenty years into the 21st century, people have forgotten the existence of Yokai. When a number of unexplainable phenomena plague adults of the human world with confusion and chaos, thirteen-year-old Mana writes a letter to the Yokai Post in search of answers, only to be greeted by Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro...

GeGeGe no Kitaro (2018) is finished and has 97 Episodes. It is also Known as: ゲゲゲの鬼太郎 (2018), Gegege no Kitarou (2018)

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15. 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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16. Tanoshii Moomin Ikka

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 Moomin Ikka is finished and has 78 Episodes. It is also Known as: 楽しいムーミン一家, Mumins, Delightful Moomin Family, Fun Family Moomin, The Moomins, Tanoshii Muumin Ikka

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17. Pokemon Advanced Generation

After participating in the Johto League, Ash decides to begin anew in yet another journey; this time by himself and Pikachu, in the land of Hoenn. Though he isn't alone for long, as 10-year-old May travels with him after Pikachu destroys her bicycle. Ash also meets up with his old companion, Brock, and May's younger brother, Max. Together, they travel along in Hoenn, battling Gym Leaders, entering Contests, and other events on the way to the Hoenn League.

Pokemon: Advanced is finished and has 192 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター アドバンスジェネレーション, Pocket Monsters: Advanced Generation, Advanced Challenge, Advanced Battle, Battle Frontier

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18. 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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19. Stand By Me Doraemon

Doraemon is a robotic cat that lives in the 22nd century, and is known as a caretaker who helps others with his futuristic gadgets. One day he is approached by Sewashi Nobi, the great-great-grandson of Nobi Nobita. Sewashi demands of Doraemon to go back to the past and make Nobita happy in order to prevent a disastrous and bleak future. Doraemon is not excited about this idea, but Sewashi installs a program into Doraemon and eventually sends him back to the past.

Nobita Nobi is an elementary school boy who is very lazy, unlucky and a scaredy-cat. He gets bullied by everyone and does not excel in any school subject. When he meets Doraemon for the first time, the two of them start off on the wrong foot; however, they soon become great friends. Doraemon cannot go home to the 22nd century unless he turns Nobita into a boy who can stand on his own and be happy.

Stand By Me Doraemon is a Movie. It is also Known as: STAND BY ME ドラえもん, Stand By Me Doraemon

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