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. [2026 List]
- 20. Digimon Beatbreak
- 19. Meitantei Precure!
- 18. Pocket Monsters
- 17. Doraemon (2005)
- 16. Pocket Monsters (2023)
- 15. Digimon Adventure
- 14. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 4
- 13. Crayon Shin-chan
- 12. Chi's New Address
- 11. Mewkledreamy
- 10. Koupen-chan
- 9. Cat Tales
- 8. The Dragon Prince Season 3
- 7. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 2
- 6. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 3
- 5. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic
- 4. Pokemon: Wild Card
- 3. Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King: Yokuryuu Densetsu
- 2. Bakugan: Battle Planet
- 1. Tabisuru Nuigurumi: Traveling Daru
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. Meitantei Precure!
The 23rd installment of the long-running Precure series.
Anna Akechi is a second-year junior high student living in Makoto Mirai Town. On her 14th birthday, she has a chance encounter with a fairy named Pochitan, and a magical pendant caused her to travel back in time from 2027 to 1999! In the Makoto Mirai Town 28 years in the past, Anna meets Mikuru Kobayashi, a girl her age who wants to become a great detective.
Meanwhile, people in town are in trouble as their prized possessions are being stolen from under their noses - the cause being a group of Phantom Thieves. To stop them, Anna and Mikuru turn into Pretty Cures! Maybe if they solve these mysteries, Anna can find her way back to her own time?
Meitantei Precure! is currently airing and will have 51 Episodes. It is also Known as: 名探偵プリキュア！, Star Detective Precure!, TanPre (たんプリ)
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. Doraemon (2005)
Doraemon (2005) is the most recent anime series based on Fujiko Fujio's manga of the same name.
It is the 2005 version of 1979 series, with certain changes in the animation and other things.
Doraemon is a cat-like robot who appears in the present to steer Nobita/Noby, who is a dumb, naive and clumsy boy on the right path in order to secure his future. Nobita's love interest is Shizuka Minamoto/Sue, his frenemies are Takeshi Goda/Big G and Suneo/Sneech.
Doraemon (2005) is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: ドラえもん (2005), Doraemon (2005)
16. 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)
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. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 4
Season 4 of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 4 has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: My Little Pony: ~ Tomodachi wa Mahou ~ 4, マイリトルポニー〜トモダチは魔法〜4, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 4
13. 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
12. Chi's New Address
The Yamadas and Chi move to a new apartment house, where keeping a pet is allowed.
Chi's New Address has finished airing and it has 104 Episodes. It is also Known as: Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi, チーズスイートホーム あたらしいおうち, Chii's Sweet Home 2, Chi's Sweet Home: A New Home
11. Mewkledreamy
The story begins when a middle school girl named Yume sees something fall from the sky, and meets a pale violet-colored kitten named Mew. It turns out that Mew has the power of "Yume Synchro" (Dream Synchro), the power to enter dreams. In the dream world, the girl and Mew collect Dream Stones.
Mewkledreamy has finished airing and it has 48 Episodes. It is also Known as: ミュークルドリーミー, Mewkledreamy
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. Cat Tales
What if cats appeared in that story…? When beloved old tales and fairy stories are joined by cats, a surreal and heartwarming new adventure begins…!? Tabby cats, orange cats, calico cats, and white cats— a delightful mix of feline friends woven into timeless stories is sure to soothe the hearts of all humanity! A charming cat comedy is about to unfold!
Cat Tales is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi, うごく！ねこむかしばなし, Move! Cat Folktales, ขยับแล้ว! นิทานก่อนนอนกับเจ้าเหมียว
8. The Dragon Prince Season 3
The third season of The Dragon Prince.
The journey to return the Dragon Prince Azymondias to his mother, Zubeia, comes to an end. With war declared on Xadia, Ezran faces a difficult decision, while his friends encounter the former Dragon King, Sol Regem. At the same time, General Amaya collides with the leader of the Sunfire Elf military, Janai. As Viren's and Aaravos's plans begin to take shape, the city of Lux Aurea faces an unexpected danger. To win the inevitable battle against Viren's forces, Team Zym and their allies have to come up with a clever plan to strike back against the enemy. A final battle between the two forces decides the fate of Xadia.
The Dragon Prince Season 3 has finished airing and it has 9 Episodes. It is also Known as: The Dragon Prince Season 3
7. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 2
Season 2 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 2 has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: My Little Pony ~ Tomodachi wa Mahou ~ 2, マイリトルポニー〜トモダチは魔法〜2, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 2
6. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 3
Season 3 of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 3 has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: My Little Pony ~ Tomodachi wa Mahou ~ 3, マイリトルポニー〜トモダチは魔法〜3, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season 3
5. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic
After learning that her friends, as well as herself, are the magical Elements of Harmony, studious unicorn Twilight Sparkle is sent by her mentor, Princess Celestia, to Ponyville to study the magic of friendship with help from her friends.
(source: IMDb)
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: My Little Pony ~ Tomodachi wa Mahou ~, マイリトルポニー〜トモダチは魔法〜, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic
4. Pokemon: Wild Card
Pokémon: Wild Card tells the exciting story of a Pokémon TCG player and his partner Mimikyu. When the time comes to put their cards on the table, will they have what it takes to achieve their goals?
Pokemon: Wild Card has not yet aired. It is also Known as: ポケモン：ワイルドカード, Pokemon: Wild Card
3. Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King: Yokuryuu Densetsu
Sequel series to Kodai Oja Kyoryu King. The Alpha Gang and the Ancients return. While the parents are talking, they are kidnapped by Gunenco, a member of the Zanjark Space Aliens. This causes the Alpha Gang and D-Team to join forces against the Zanjark Space Aliens in their plot to obtain the Cosmos Stones. Seth later returns as an ally to the Zanjark space aliens. Jark, the leader of the Zanjark, provides the dinosaur cards
Dinosaur King D-Kids Adventure: Pterosaur Legend has finished airing and it has 30 Episodes. It is also Known as: 古代王者恐竜キング Dキッズ・アドベンチャー翼龍伝説, Kodai Oja Kyoryu King: Yokuryu Densetsu, Dinosaur King D-Kids
2. Bakugan: Battle Planet
The series follows pre-teens Dan Kouzo, Shun Kazami, Wynton Styles, Lia Venegas, and their dog Lightning. They are known as the "Awesome Ones" and make videos on the website ViewTube. Eventually, they stumble across a race of battling biomechanical creatures called Bakugan. They soon befriend the Bakugan and begin to battle each other with them, all while defending their neighborhood from thugs who use the Bakugan for malicious purposes.
Bakugan: Battle Planet has finished airing and it has 50 Episodes. It is also Known as: 爆丸バトルプラネット, Bakugan: Battle Planet
1. Tabisuru Nuigurumi: Traveling Daru
Daru, a cherished handmade stuffed toy, gets lost and separated from its owner one day when at the airport. Determined to find her again, Daru sets out on a journey around the world in search of her. As time passes, the girl begins to forget about Daru. Will Daru be able to find and see his beloved owner again?
Tabisuru Nuigurumi: Traveling Daru has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 旅するぬいぐるみ ~Traveling Daru~, Tabisuru Nuigurumi: Traveling Daru
