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. Pocket Monsters
- 17. Kimi to Idol Precure♪
- 16. Pokemon Sun & Moon
- 15. Digimon Adventure
- 14. Pokemon XY
- 13. Pokemon: The First Movie
- 12. Crayon Shin-chan
- 11. Koupen-chan
- 10. Pokemon Advanced Generation
- 9. Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z
- 8. Gravity Falls Season 2
- 7. Pokemon Generations
- 6. Pokemon XY&Z
- 5. Digimon Adventure:
- 4. Samurai Jack
- 3. Hero Inside
- 2. Bananya: Fushigi na Nakama-tachi
- 1. Mahou no Princess Minky Momo
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 49 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. 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
17. 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♪
16. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
12. 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 (and shocking) 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 and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: クレヨンしんちゃん, Crayon Shin-chan
11. 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
10. 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
9. 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
8. 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
7. Pokemon Generations
Pokémon Generations revisits each generation of the Pokémon video game series to shed new light on some timeless moments. From the earliest days in the Kanto region to the splendor of the Kalos region, go behind the scenes and witness Pokémon history with new eyes!
Pokémon Generations has finished airing and it has 18 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケモンジェネレーションズ, Pocket Monsters Generations
6. 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
5. Digimon Adventure:
It's the year 2020. The Network has become something humans can no longer do without in their daily lives. But what humans don't know is that on the other side of the Network is the Digital World, a realm of light and darkness. Nor are they aware of the Digimon who live there.
Widespread Network difficulties arise, centered around the Tokyo area. Traffic signals blink chaotically, public outdoor TVs display garbled text, and so on. The news reports it as a case of cyberterrorism.
Fifth grader Taichi Yagami stayed home by himself to get ready for a weekend summer camp, but his mother and little sister Hikari went to Shibuya, and now they're aboard a runaway train. Taichi Hurries to Shibuya to save his mother and sister, but the instant he heads toward the station platform... a strange phenomenon befalls the DigiDestined, and Taichi goes to the Digital World! The DigiDestined meet their partner Digimon, and they're faced with an adventure into the unknown...!
Digimon Adventure: has finished airing and it has 67 Episodes. It is also Known as: デジモンアドベンチャー:, Digimon Adventure (2020), Digimon Adventure Ψ
4. Samurai Jack
Samurai Jack tells the story of a young prince (Jack) 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 (his true given name is never mentioned in the series).
has finished airing and it has 52 Episodes. It is also Known as: Samurai Jack
3. Hero Inside
The cartoonist Scott mysteriously disappears, leaving behind 100 volumes of superhero comic books that spread throughout San Francisco. The protagonist, Mike, stumbles upon "Crying Man" and ends up summoning the superhero from the book, forever changing his life. But it's not just Mike, but many people begin to summon superheroes from these comic books, leading to a series of events unfolding throughout San Francisco.
Hero Inside has finished airing and it has 11 Episodes. It is also Known as: Hero Inside
2. Bananya: Fushigi na Nakama-tachi
There are still many mysterious creatures in this universe that we don’t know about. On a distant planet, one mysterious species has come into existence. They are known as "Bananyas." What sort of planet do the Bananyas come from, and what sort of life do they lead? And what if they began to dream about coming to Earth someday?
Bananya and the Curious Bunch has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: ばなにゃ ふしぎななかまたち, Bananya: Fushigi na Nakama-tachi
1. Mahou no Princess Minky Momo
Momo is the princess of Fenarinarsa, a land of dreams that is getting further and further from Earth. She is sent to help the Earth regain faith in its dreams. To assist her are her friends Sindbook, Mocha, and Pipiru and her magic wand that transforms her into an adult. She's ready and willing to help anyone she can in order to make their dream come true, no matter what happens.
Fairy Princess Minky Momo has finished airing and it has 63 Episodes. It is also Known as: 魔法のプリンセス ミンキーモモ, Magical Princess Minky Momo, Magical Princess Princess Minky Momo, Fairy Princess Momo, Magical Princess Gigi, Gigi and the Fountain of Youth
