[Age 4] Fun for grown-ups too! A roundup of anime for four-year-olds
By the time they turn four, children start noticing deeper aspects of characters and stories, allowing them to fully enjoy picture books, animated shows, and other narratives.
Why not pick some anime you’d like four-year-olds to watch?
Here, we’ve gathered titles that kids can watch safely and comfortably.
You’re sure to discover shows they haven’t seen yet or haven’t really explored.
These are all series that adults can enjoy too, so watch together and share the world of anime with your children.
- [Age 3] A roundup of anime for 3-year-olds that adults can enjoy too
- [Age 5] A roundup of anime for 5-year-olds that will draw them into the story
- [Age 2] A Special Feature on Anime to Enjoy with Your Child!
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- Choral songs that captivate 4-year-olds! A collection of heartfelt song ideas for junior kindergarten recitals
- Anime recommendations for 1-year-olds: Let’s use them as support for childcare
- Sing and dance along to popular songs! Recommended hits from kids’ TV shows.
- [For 3-year-olds] Songs to sing at nursery schools and kindergartens! Popular and recommended songs
- I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart
- [Childcare] Fun Songs for 2-Year-Olds to Sing! Recommended Song Collection
- [Preschool] Recommended choral pieces for 3-year-olds
- Nursery rhymes to sing to your baby! Recommended songs enjoyable from 0 months
[Age 4] Fun for adults too! Anime picks for 4-year-olds (21–30)
Chibi Maruko-chan
Based on the manga by Momoko Sakura, this work has continued to be loved by people of all ages since it began airing in 1990, to the point that it can be called a national anime.
Through the perspective of the protagonist, Maruko, nostalgic Showa-era scenery and the small happenings common in childhood are depicted with humor.
A key point is that the main character reflects the author, Momoko Sakura, and together with her distinctive friends, the everyday lives of children at the time are conveyed with a comedic yet realistic touch.
It’s a series that reminds us of the important things in daily life—family bonds, friendships, and the small joys of everyday moments.
Dragon Ball GT
Dragon Ball GT, which began airing in 1996, is the sequel to the anime Dragon Ball Z that had been broadcast up to that point.
Since the original manga’s story ends with Dragon Ball Z, people were also interested in what new developments would unfold from there.
The series follows Son Goku, who has been turned back into a child, as he embarks on a space-traveling adventure with his granddaughter Pan and Trunks.
This adventure-centric storyline evokes the early days of the original series.
With encounters with unique characters on various planets, the show offers appeal beyond just the battles.
In conclusion
We introduced anime suitable for 4-year-olds.
At this age, children are starting to understand simple stories and to appreciate what makes anime enjoyable.
We hope they can cultivate their sensibilities through a variety of works.
Why not watch together with teachers and parents as well?