What is this genre all about? The target audience is children. This does not necessarily mean that the character(s) are children or that an anime whose main character(s) are children is appropriate for this category.
We present you the list of Kids anime you should watch right now.
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Top 20 Kids anime you should watch right now. [2025 List]
- 20. Digimon Beatbreak
- 19. Pocket Monsters (2023)
- 18. Kimi to Idol Precure♪
- 17. Pocket Monsters
- 16. Pokemon XY
- 15. Pocket Monsters (2019)
- 14. Pokemon Sun & Moon
- 13. Digimon Adventure
- 12. Pokemon Advanced Generation
- 11. Steven Universe
- 10. Koupen-chan
- 9. Pokemon: The First Movie
- 8. Pokemon XY&Z
- 7. Gravity Falls Season 2
- 6. Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z
- 5. Odekake Kozame Movie: Tokai no Otomodachi x Yoru wa Neko to Issho Manner Eizou
- 4. Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi
- 3. Himitsu no AiPri 2nd Season
- 2. OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Season 1
- 1. Pokemon Advanced Generation: Pokemon Ranger to Umi no Ouji Manaphy
20. Digimon Beatbreak
GLITCH THE FUTURE.
Tomoro Tenma lives in a world where human thoughts and emotions—known as “e-Pulse”—power AI devices called Sapotama. But when Digimon begin materializing from Sapotama and feeding on e-Pulse, society begins to fracture. After Gekkomon appears from his device, Tomoro joins Glowing Dawn, a secret team investigating rogue Digimon and the dark truth of a system both fueled and corrupted by emotion. What new future will be forged by humans and Digimon?
Digimon Beatbreak is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: デジモンビートブレイク, Digimon Beatbreak
19. 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 and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター (2023), Pocket Monsters (2023)
18. 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 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♪
17. 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 has finished airing and it 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
16. 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 has finished airing and it has 93 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスターXY, Pocket Monsters XY, Pokémon XY
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 (including the Mythical Mew), our heroes are in for adventure and excitement as they explore the wide world of Pokémon!
Pokémon Journeys: The Series has finished airing and it has 136 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター, Pokemon (Shin Series)
14. 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 has finished airing and it 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
13. 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 has finished airing and it has 54 Episodes. It is also Known as: デジモンアドベンチャー, Digimon Adventure 01
12. 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 (whom dislikes Pokemon, but just wants to come along to see the world) 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 has finished airing and it 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
11. Steven Universe
The Crystal Gems are a team of magical beings who are the self-appointed guardians of the universe. Half-human, half-Gem hero Steven is the "little brother" of the group. The goofball is learning to save the world using the magical powers that come from his bellybutton and he goes on magical adventures with the rest of the Crystal Gems, even though he's not as powerful -- or smart -- as fellow group members Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl. Despite his shortcomings, Steven usually finds a surprising way to save the day.
Steven Universe has finished airing and it has 52 Episodes. It is also Known as: Steven Universe
10. 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 and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: コウペンちゃん, Koupen-chan
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 has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. 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
8. Pokemon XY&Z
The journey of Satoshi and his friends through the Kalos region continues! After Satoshi obtains his seventh gym badge, the group is moving toward the next town when Eureka discovers a mysterious Pokemon resting in her pochette. Soon given the name Puni-chan, it is one that even Satoshi and Serena's new Pokemon Zukan cannot identify. However, it quickly becomes apparent that Puni-chan is the target of a mysterious group clad in bright red suits known as Team Flare, aiming to capture the new Pokemon to further their agenda. But when Satoshi and the gang realize that the enigmatic organization has no intention of treating Puni-chan with any decency, they take a stand in opposition to Team Flare's plans, daring to fight back.
With Gojika's predictions looming above them, Satoshi aims for his final gym badge while Serena contests for her last Princess Key in order to be able to compete at the TriPokalon Master Class. But as Team Flare begins to move in search of the mysterious Z, the stories of Pokemon XY and Pokemon XY: Mega Evolution cross paths as Satoshi and his friends, along with Team Rocket, get caught up in a scheme that could put Kalos in great danger.
Pokémon the Series: XYZ has finished airing and it has 47 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスターXY&Z, Pocket Monsters XY&Z, Pokémon XY&Z
7. Gravity Falls Season 2
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 Season 2 has finished airing and it has 20 Episodes. It is also Known as: Gravity Falls Season 2
6. Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z
Based on the American cartoon, "The Powerpuff Girls."
Professor Utonium and his son Ken are studying the strange Chemical X. When a mochi cake falls into the formula, it changes into Chemical Z. Ken fires a ray of Chemical Z at a glacier in Tokyo Bay, however that causes strange black and white lights to scatter. The black lights turn its victims into monsters, with emphasis on a black light hitting a zoo monkey and transforming him into Mojo Jojo.
The white lights, however, aim at three normal girls, Momoko, Miyako, and Kaoru. This gives them the power to transform into superheroes, the Powerpuff Girls Z!
Powerpuff Girls Z has finished airing and it has 52 Episodes. It is also Known as: 出ましたっ！パワパフガールズZ, PPGZ
5. Odekake Kozame Movie: Tokai no Otomodachi x Yoru wa Neko to Issho Manner Eizou
A manner movie collaboration between Odekake Kozame and Yoru wa Neko to Issho which was shown before theater screenings of Odekake Kozame Movie: Tokai no Otomodachi.
Odekake Kozame Movie: Tokai no Otomodachi x Yoru wa Neko to Issho Manner Eizou has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 映画 おでかけ子ザメ とかいのおともだち x 夜は猫といっしょ マナー映像, Little Shark's Outings x Nights with a Cat Manner Movie
4. Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi
One summer day, Kosuke & Natsume are at an old housing complex which gets teardown soon. It is the memorable place they used to live. A mysterious phenomenon captures them out of the blue, and they find themselves drifting in the ocean....
Drifting Home has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 雨を告げる漂流団地, Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi
3. Himitsu no AiPri 2nd Season
At the Pretty Series Crossing Live 2024, it was announced that Himari and Mitsuki's story would continue in a second season of Himitsu no AiPri.
Himitsu no AiPri 2nd Season has not yet aired. It is also Known as: ひみつのアイプリ 2期, Himitsu no AiPri 2nd Season
2. OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Season 1
OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes is set in the retro-futuristic year of 201X. The series follows the titular character, K.O., and his efforts to become the world's greatest hero while working at Gar's Bodega (run by Mr. Gar), a hero supply shop in Lakewood Plaza. Alongside him are his best friends and co-workers Radicles, a narcissistic alien, and Enid, a levelheaded big sister-like ninja, as well as other heroes who work in the area.
OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Season 1 has finished airing and it has 53 Episodes. It is also Known as: OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Season 1
1. Pokemon Advanced Generation: Pokemon Ranger to Umi no Ouji Manaphy
Satoshi and his friends get lost in an unknown wasteland. They eventually come across a "Water Pokemon Show" performed by the star of the Mariner Troupe, Hiromi. Hiromi is a descendant of the troupe of Water People able to communicate with water pokemon, and she tells our heroes the legend that's been passed down by her people for generations. According to legend, a temple the Water People built called "The Water Temple Akuusha" rests somewhere in the ocean, and a treasure called "The Water Crown" is hidden there. It's said that no one has ever seen this treasure, but that changes when a Pokemon Ranger named Jack Walker (aka Jackie) appears to chase aftert it.
Jackie is on a top secret mission that has him protecting the egg of the leader of the water pokemon, Manaphy. This pokemon, called the "Prince of the Sea," needs to be taken to the Water Temple Akuusha, so Satoshi-tachi and Hiromi decide to help him. Along the way, a pirate named Phantom attacks our heroes from his great submarine. Phantom plans to use the Water Crown's power to help him conquer the world, but he'll have to solve the mystery of Manaphy's egg first. When the Rocket-Dan get into the mix, Jackie uses his Capture Styler to borrow the power of a nearby pokemon to stand up to them. Satoshi and Pikachu enter the fray, but they still have to contend with the attacks of Phantom's powerful high tech mecha! Suddenly, the egg starts to shine with a vivid light, and Manpahy is born!
What is the mystery of the legendary treasure? What mysterious powers does Manaphy have? Can Satoshi-tachi and Jackie complete their top secret mission? The journey to reach the Water Temple Akuusha has begun!
Pokemon: Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea has finished airing and it has 1 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 ポケモンレンジャーと蒼海の王子 マナフィ, Gekijouban Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation: The Pokemon Ranger and Prince of the Sea: Manaphy, Pokemon 2006, Pokemon Movie 9
