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[Age 2] A Special Feature on Anime to Enjoy with Your Child!
Two-year-olds are becoming more active in their interactions with others.
They learn a lot from parents and friends, too.
Here are some anime recommendations for two-year-olds.
Children can take an interest in the personalities and actions of anime characters and learn from them.
Adults can also learn a lot from works made for children.
Be sure to enjoy anime together with your kids and experience its rich, profound world.
It’s also a good idea to set specific times for watching anime and use it as an opportunity to think about how you want to engage with your child.
[Age 2] Anime Picks to Enjoy with Your Child! (1–10)
Thomas the Tank Engine: Search for Santa! Percy's Christmas ExpressNEW!
On Christmas Eve on the Island of Sodor, the air is filled with twinkling lights and the sweet aroma of baking cookies.
Amid it all, Thomas’s best friend Percy discovers a mishap: one letter to Santa hasn’t been delivered.
Realizing that a child’s wish won’t come true unless it’s delivered today, Percy sets off with Thomas and friends on a grand adventure to find Santa.
Racing along snow-covered tracks and searching the skies filled with stars, their journey feels like stepping into a picture book.
Seeing Percy never give up and trust his friends warms the hearts of not only children but adults too.
This film, where kindness and the belief in miracles intertwine, is a perfect choice for a winter night.
Pon pon pororo
Pororo, the little penguin boy, is such a hugely popular national character in Korea that he’s even called the “President of Children.” The short animated series “Pong Pong Pororo,” starring Pororo, depicts episodes of Pororo and his friends in a small village.
In addition to a variety of stories featuring unique animal characters, there are plenty of videos with dinosaurs and sing-along nursery rhymes.
The 3D CG animation offers rich depth, capturing subtle moods and expressions in each scene, so kids can really immerse themselves in Pororo’s world.
If you’re interested, be sure to check it out together as a family!
Sopo Art Park
Sopo Art Park is a channel where you can enjoy animations expressed in a variety of colors and shapes.
It’s perfect for kids to track with their eyes and feel the sounds.
Two-year-olds can learn color names and practice finding objects, so there are many ways to enjoy the animations.
It’s also recommended as a channel for adults to watch together while keeping an eye on their children.
Since it’s an educational anime, you might feel less guilty about screen time.
Let the power of animation help adults get a healthy refresh, too.
Shaun the Sheep
Shaun the Sheep is also famous as a stop-motion animation.
Unlike ordinary animation, it looks as if little dolls are moving.
The story is told from the animals’ point of view, so there’s no spoken dialogue.
Being able to freely imagine “what they’re trying to say” is part of the appeal.
It’s a comedy, making it easy for children to watch, and you can enjoy it with a sense of excitement about what will happen next.
Pay attention to the animals’ expressive faces and playful movements, too!
Ku-tan Kids TV
Ku-tan Kids TV is an educational YouTube channel designed for children ages 0–2.
The videos incorporate plenty of onomatopoeia—sound-symbolic words said to be effective for children’s physical and mental development.
Eye-catching, colorful animations spin, roll, and move in many ways, creating a captivating charm that draws kids in before they know it.
Through the videos’ variety of colors and sounds, children’s five senses are sure to be stimulated.
Be sure to check it out!
Pingu
Pingu is a clay animation series from Switzerland that follows the heartwarming everyday life of the emperor penguin Pingu, who lives in Antarctica, along with his family and friends.
One of its charms is that the characters speak in a mysterious language known as “Penguish,” which has helped the show cross borders and be loved by people around the world for many years.
Pingu, full of mischievous, energetic childlike spirit, tries new things, gets into trouble and scolded for pranks—scenes that feel familiar to two-year-olds—and the story comes through clearly even without spoken dialogue.
It’s an anime that parents and children can enjoy together, so be sure to watch it as a family.
Tayo the Little Bus
The Korean-produced anime Little Bus Tayo features Tayo, a blue boy bus, as the main character.
The story follows Tayo’s everyday life, depicting his interactions with townspeople and friends.
At times, though, it unfolds into grand adventures where he blasts into space to fight villains! It’s sure to be a hit with kids who love vehicles.
Besides Tayo, colorful bus friends also make appearances.
On the official YouTube channel, in addition to the anime itself, there are videos featuring a variety of vehicles such as work trucks and emergency vehicles.