[From 2010 onward] A roundup of anime that teenagers feel nostalgic about

Transformers: Prime

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The anime Transformers: Prime was hugely popular among boys.

Originally aired in the U.

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starting in 2010, the Japanese version began in 2012.

The scenes where trucks, sports cars, ambulances, and motorcycles transform into robots were incredibly exciting, weren’t they? You’d think, “Maybe our car might be a robot too…!?” There must be plenty of people who owned figures like Optimus and Bumblebee as well.

Butt-biting bug

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Do you remember dancing at sports days or recital performances back when you were in daycare or kindergarten? The song “Oshiri Kajiri Mushi,” which aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta in 2007 and became a huge hit, was adapted into an anime in 2012, and its humorous world captured the hearts of children.

First, that melody pops into your head, right? Then what follows is the zany slapstick centering on the main character, Butt-Biting Bug XVIII.

The stories were so funny you couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

Dragon Ball Kai

[Official] Dragon Ball Kai Episode 1: "The Curtain Rises on the Battle! Son Goku Has Returned"

Dragon Ball is an anime Japan can proudly present to the world.

Depending on your age, the series you think of when you hear “Dragon Ball” varies, but for teens, it’s probably Dragon Ball Kai.

It’s a digitally remastered version of Dragon Ball Z, which originally aired starting in 1989, featuring new editing, re-recorded character voices, and updated music.

Surely many people have tried copying that Kamehameha pose.

If you’re from the Dragon Ball Z generation and watch it again, you might discover something new.

Go-Go Tamagotchi!

Tamagotchi! Opening Theme OP1 "GO GO Tamagotchi!"

The handheld game Tamagotchi, released in 1996, became an incredible craze.

It has since expanded into many media mixes, but if you’re a teen, the anime GO-GO Tamagotchi! might stand out the most.

Airing from 2014, it was the fourth series and served as a kind of culmination of the anime up to that point.

In addition to regulars like Mametchi, Memetchi, and Kuchipatchi, Tamagotchi characters from previous series all came together.

The screen was filled to the brim with cuteness.

Go for it! Oden-kun

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Oden-kun is a picture book created by Lily Franky, who is also active as an actor and musician.

It was adapted into an animated series within the NHK program Tensai Bit-kun, under the title Ganbare! Oden-kun.

This humorous and surreal work features anthropomorphized oden ingredients, and its laid-back, effortless vibe is part of its charm.

It’s the kind of show you can watch while lying down and relaxing.

If you’re in your teens, pairing it with Tensai Bit-kun might give you a nostalgic feeling.

Cardfight!! Vanguard

Vanguard

Especially for boys, many probably got hooked on card games around elementary school! Titles like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Duel Masters come to mind, and Cardfight!! Vanguard is surely among them! The anime is a success story about the protagonist, Aichi Sendou, aiming for a national championship together with his friends.

Beyond the cool appeal of the cards themselves, distinctive characters like Toshiki Kai and Ren Suzugamori also leave a strong impression—and likely stick in your memory.

Pim and Pom’s Tiny Adventure

Pim & Pom: Flying Carpet

The picture book Pim and Pom was born in the Netherlands.

It was adapted into an animated series overseas in 2008, and began airing in Japan in 2010.

If you’re a teen, you’ll likely feel nostalgic for the NHK version, Pim and Pom’s Little Adventures.

The story follows two cats, Pim and Pom, as they visit the zoo, go skating, and have all sorts of experiences.

Pim is voiced by Ikue Otani, known for Pikachu in Pokémon, and Pom is voiced by Minami Takayama, known for Conan in Detective Conan.