Top 20 Kids anime you should watch right now. [2024 List]

20. 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

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. Chibi Maruko-chan (1995)

Momoko Sakura is an elementary school student who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called "Chibi Maruko-chan" due to her young age and small size. She lives together with her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many friends with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the student committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: 'little master' Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro and Sekiguchi-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life.

Little Miss Maruko is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: ちびまる子ちゃん, Maruko-chan

17. Bananya: Around the World

Bananya returns! The mysterious cat who lives inside a banana is back for a new adventure when a ball of light appears. After the ball flashes, a new cat named Baby Sweet emerges. The two quickly become friends and set off on a grand adventure to discover new and exciting places around the world. Join the new friends on their journey!

Bananya: Around the World is currently airing and will have 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: ばなにゃ あらうんど ざ わーるど, Bananya: Around the World

16. 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

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. 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

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. Sonic Boom Season 1

Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, and Sticks reside on Seaside Island in Hedgehog Village, formerly Badgerville. Together, they defend the island from various threats like Doctor Eggman and his robotic creations.

Sonic Boom Season 1 has finished airing and it has 52 Episodes. It is also Known as: Sonic Boom Season 1

11. 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

10. Aikatsu!

An idol's brilliance illuminates the dreams of humanity. Starlight Academy, a holy ground for celebrities in training, seeks to realize this belief. Behind its rigorous entrance requirements lie not only the top young stars in the entertainment business, but some of the best memories these students will ever have.
Or so Aoi Kiriya believes. Alongside her best friend Ichigo, Aoi decides to apply for the prestigious private school in hopes of living up to the praise of the biggest idol in the world: Mizuki Kanzaki. As they journey through the numerous laughs, friendships, and heartbreaks that await them, can the two girls light up the lives of others as Mizuki has done for them?
Whether it be chopping down Christmas trees, traversing obstacle courses, or even rock climbing, there's always a playful new adventure to be found in the world of Aikatsu!.

Aikatsu! has finished airing and it has 50 Episodes. It is also Known as: アイカツ！アイドルカツドウ！, Aikatsu! Idol Katsudou! Idol ga Tsudou!, Aidoru ga Tsudou!, Idol ga Tsudou!

9. Pokemon Diamond & Pearl

After defeating Pyramid King Jindai and declining the offer to be a Frontier Brain, Satoshi sets off to travel through the far away land of Sinnoh. Once he gets there, he meets up with Hikari, a local trainer from the region, and they decide to travel together.

Pokemon Diamond & Pearl has finished airing and it has 191 Episodes. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール, Pocket Monsters: Diamond & Pearl, Diamond and Pearl, DP: Battle Dimension, DP: Galactic Battles, DP: Sinnoh League Victors

8. KUROMI'S PRETTY JOURNEY: Hacha Mecha! Multiverse Daidasshutsu!

Kuromi's new journey into the multiverse and met Niko.

KUROMI'S PRETTY JOURNEY: Hacha Mecha! Multiverse Daidasshutsu! is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: KUROMI'S PRETTY JOURNEY 〜はちゃめちゃ！マルチバース大脱出！〜, Kuromi's Pretty Journey Season 2, クロミアニメ2

7. 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 (identified as "Jump City" in the Teen Titans Go! comic series). 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.

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

6. 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

5. 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 has finished airing and it has 20 Episodes. It is also Known as: Gravity Falls

4. Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushuu

Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushuu has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: ちびゴジラの逆襲, Chibi Godzilla Raids Again, Chibi Gojira no Gyakushuu

3. 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 has finished airing and it 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

2. Backkom Specials

ONAs posted on the official site of RG Studios' page and the director's youtube page that feature Backkom shorts that never made it to the main series nor the the DVD release of the main series.
This entry is composed of:
Backkom Feature Trailer - Backkom falling through the roof of CGV; the largest cinema chain in Korea, then taking a seat in the first row of the theater. (2007, 39 sec)
Backkom Filler Animation - Backkom at a library. (2008, 53 sec)
Backkom Song!! - Backkom jumping on a trampoline to a song. (2009, 30 sec)
Backkom's Friends - Backkom causing a chain reaction toppling various characters in the Backkom franchise and in Sheep in the Island. (2009, 40 sec)
Super Backkom - Backkom changing into his Super Backkom form in a portable restroom. (2009, 34 sec)
Tightly - Once again Backkom needss to change into Super Backkom with the portable restroom. This time someone else is using it. (2009, 43 sec)
Super Backkom Technology Test Video - Super Backkom fighting a water monster and rescuing a girl who closely resembles the rescued girl in the Makera Demo. (2012, 63 sec)
Backkom Separate Garbage Animation - Backkom trying to separate his garbage. (2013, 90 sec)

Backkom Specials has finished airing and it has 8 Episodes. It is also Known as: 빼꼼, Backkom Filler Animation, Tightly, Backkom Library, Bernard, Backkom Song!!, Backkom Separate Garbage Animation, Super Backkom, Backkom Feature Trailer, Backkom's Friends

1. 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