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. Koupen-chan
- 15. Digimon Adventure
- 14. Omae Umasou da na
- 13. Gravity Falls Season 2
- 12. Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King
- 11. Chameleon
- 10. Himitsu no AiPri 2nd Season
- 9. Pokemon XY
- 8. Digimon Adventure 02
- 7. Steven Universe
- 6. PetitCure: Precure Fairies Season 2
- 5. Bananya: Fushigi na Nakama-tachi
- 4. Sonic X Pilot
- 3. Hipira-kun
- 2. Let's Roll, Cinnamoroll!
- 1. Pokemon: Hakumei no Tsubasa
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. 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
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. Omae Umasou da na
A Tyrannosaurus called Heart was raised by a herbivorous dinosaur. As he grew up, he was scared by other dinosaurs. One day, Heart meets a baby Ankylosaurus and he names the baby "Umasou (looks delicious)". Umasou started to be attached to Heart and a strange family love develops between the two.
You Are Umasou has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: おまえうまそうだな, Omae Umasou da na
13. 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
12. Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King
Dr. Taylor was on a paleontology mission with his son, Max in Africa. Rex, Max's best friend, joins along as well. When Max had stumbled across some magic stone slabs with images of dinosaurs, the boys and their friend Zoe were being called out by the dinosaurs for help. It seems that an evil organization called the "Alpha Gang," led by the nefarious Dr. Z, traveled back in time to hunt down the dinosaurs so that they could take over the world by using those dinosaurs. It is up to Max, Rex, and their friend Zoe to travel around the world, defeating Dr. Z and the Alpha Gang while hunting down the dinosaurs.
Dinosaur King has finished airing and it has 49 Episodes. It is also Known as: 古代王者 恐竜キング Ｄキッズアドベンチャー, Kodai Oja Kyoryu King D-Kids Adventure, Ancient Ruler Dinosaur King
11. Chameleon
A chameleon tries to catch the moon at night with his tongue and eventually turns into a beautiful shining golden color.
Chameleon has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: カメレオン, Minna no Uta
10. 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
9. 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
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 has finished airing and it 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
7. 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
6. PetitCure: Precure Fairies Season 2
The stage moves from the Mysterious Amusement Park to the "Strange Paradise," where our friends from season 1, PetitCure Mofurun and PetitCure Pollun, will meet new allies like PetitCure Niko and PetitCure Candy!
In a Strange Paradise entirely made up of sweets, everyone goes on a candy-eating spree!? Many more heartwarming and cute PetitCure stories that'll make you smile and feel all warm inside await ♡
PuchiCure 2 is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: ぷちきゅあ～Precure Fairies～ シーズン２, PetitCure: Precure Fairies Season 2
5. 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
4. Sonic X Pilot
The original pilot videos for Sonic X.
An English promotional without humans, and a Japanese closer to the final.
Sonic X Pilot has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: ソニック X, Sonic X Pilot
3. Hipira-kun
In the city of Salta, a place where the sun never shines, a community of vampires lives. Hipira is a little vampire who lives the life of a typical boy, attending school and dealing with bullies along the way. However, he also has a soft spot for exploring, playing pranks on others and having grand adventures! Whether he's befriending a human soul, scaring his neighbours by pretending day has come or encountering giant frogs and aliens, Hipira is always getting himself into and out of trouble.
Hipira-kun has finished airing and it has 10 Episodes. It is also Known as: ヒピラくん, Hipira: The Little Vampire
2. Let's Roll, Cinnamoroll!
A new stop motion animation about Cinnamoroll and his friends' daily life in Shukuru Town.
Let's Roll, Cinnamoroll! is currently airing and will have 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: レッツロール！シナモロール, Let's Roll, Cinnamoroll!
1. Pokemon: Hakumei no Tsubasa
Galar is a region where Pokémon battles have developed into a cultural sensation. Pokémon: Twilight Wings will show in detail the dreams of Galar's residents, the realities they face, and the conflicts they must resolve.
Pokemon: Twilight Wings has finished airing and it has 7 Episodes. It is also Known as: 薄明の翼, Pokemon: Hakumei no Tsubasa
