Anime recommendations for 1-year-olds: Let’s use them as support for childcare
When children turn one, they become more active, and you can’t take your eyes off them even for a moment.
Playing with them and keeping them safe can be exhausting for caregivers.
When you want a little breather or a calm moment to relax, letting them watch some anime is one option.
Here’s a roundup of anime content that one-year-olds can enjoy.
If you create time for your child to enjoy anime, you’ll likely find more breathing room in your parenting routine.
Let’s make good use of anime.
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[Age 1] A roundup of anime kids can enjoy! Let’s use it as support for childcare (11–20)
Bananya
Bananya is a soothing anime featuring mysterious creatures that live hidden inside banana peels and look like cats.
Each episode is about three minutes long, with a relaxed pace and gentle narration, making it a show kids can watch with ease.
Its colorful palette and cute movements naturally resonate with children’s sensibilities, creating a feel-good atmosphere that brings a smile just by watching.
With minimal dialogue, it’s easy to enjoy intuitively.
You can savor a whimsical world where they play when people aren’t around and get up to mischief together.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone looking to spend some heartwarming, laid-back time.
Go! Go! Beecle Zoo
It’s an animated series set in a lively, cheerful world where cars and animals take center stage.
Each character combines traits of an animal with elements of a car, highlighted by bright colors and a pop-inspired design.
The story follows a self-contained, episodic format, and through the characters’ interactions, viewers naturally learn the importance of kindness and cooperation.
The plots are easy for children to understand, making it a safe and enjoyable watch.
The dialogue and movements are clear, and the music and sound effects enhance the fun atmosphere.
With energetic pacing and a brisk tempo, it keeps viewers entertained to the end.
It’s especially recommended for children who enjoy dynamic, high-spirited shows.
Pui Pui Molcar
Pui Pui Molcar is a stop-motion anime starring Molcars—guinea pigs that have turned into cars.
It features plush-like visuals and adorable movements, making it safe and enjoyable for children.
With almost no dialogue, emotions and story are conveyed purely through visuals, so it can be enjoyed through images and sound alone.
The brisk, short segments keep it engaging, offering many moments to smile together with family and friends.
The Molcars’ actions are irresistibly cute and relatable.
It’s a heartwarming work that makes you want to play with plush toys after watching.
In conclusion
I introduced some anime that you can enjoy with a one-year-old child.
Sometimes you want a little break, or you want to have fun together with your child.
In those moments, anime can really come in handy.
Choosing content that kids can enjoy is by no means a bad thing.
Let’s make good use of anime and enjoy parenting.