[Topic] Summary of Anime Popular Among Middle School Students

Dandadan

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A work that’s popular among elementary school kids who are into yokai and the supernatural is Dandadan.

Momo Ayase, born into a family of spirit mediums, teams up with occult fanatic Ken Takakura to take on strange phenomena like aliens and yokai.

While it has rom-com elements, the snappy dialogue and plentiful homages make it a lot of fun, and you’ll find yourself laughing non-stop.

It’s an anime that kids can enjoy, but it does include some crude language and expressions.

Please be careful not to imitate them or say them to your friends.

Kaiju No. 8

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Kaiju No.

8 is a recommended series for upper-elementary students who love battle anime.

The protagonist, Kafka Hibino, once aimed to join the Defense Force to keep a promise to his childhood friend, but after repeatedly failing the exams, he gave up.

However, meeting Reno Ichikawa inspires him to try again.

The battles with kaiju are intense, and the strong Defense Force members are simply cool.

Watching Kafka overcome the hurdles of age and ability to grow is genuinely moving.

Dr.STONE

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Dr.

STONE is an adventure story set in a world where humanity has been petrified by a mysterious light, following the efforts of the protagonist, Senku Ishigami, as he uses the power of science to restore civilization.

Scientific experiments and inventions are key to the plot, and the developments spark interest in science and technology.

Watching the characters apply familiar scientific knowledge—like fire, electricity, and chemicals—to overcome challenges is thrilling.

With teamwork and battles of wits, the series is not only an adventure anime but also offers learning, which is a big part of its appeal.

It’s easy for upper elementary school students to understand and naturally nurtures a love of science.

Just watching it makes you think, “How do you make that?”—a work that stimulates intellectual curiosity and sparks conversations with friends.

Laid-Back Camp

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Laid-Back Camp is a story that portrays the friendship and growth of high school students through camping.

Its charm lies especially in the realistic depictions of camping that even beginners can relate to, and the fun way it teaches tips about gear and cooking.

Centered on the main characters Nadeshiko Kagamihara and Rin Shima, watching the group spend leisurely time in nature is soothing in itself.

The gentle everyday scenes and the direction that showcases beautiful landscapes are part of what makes it so popular.

The camp meals and campfire scenes are so appealing that you’ll want to try them yourself, and they can even spark children’s interest in the outdoors.

Talking with friends about your favorite scenes and characters is sure to be a blast, and the series radiates a relaxed, warm atmosphere.

Hell’s Paradise

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A grand adventure begins, with gleaming blades slicing through Edo’s darkness! Just hearing “Hell’s Paradise” is sure to make middle schoolers’ eyes light up.

Yuji Kaku delivers a Japanese-style dark fantasy.

Gabimaru, and Yamada Asaemon Sagiri—every dire pinch that grips their shoulders and the intense scenes on the monster-infested island are filled with breathless tension.

And each character bursts with color! It’s no wonder you’ll find yourself drawn into their depth.

With MAPPA’s top-tier animation, it’s impossible not to pay attention! Don’t miss the chance to feel this excitement for yourself.

Witch Watch

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A slapstick comedy depicting the whimsical cohabitation of a young witch, Nico Wakatuki, and Morihito, a boy with ogre blood who protects her.

With a unique premise where magic and psychic powers blend into everyday life and snappy, well-timed gags, it charms kids with laughter while warming their hearts.

The chaotic scenes where Nico’s magic runs amok and the contrast with Morihito’s cool-headed responses are especially engaging.

Magic, friendship, battles, and more are well balanced, making each episode unpredictably fun.

A lively, heart-lifting story where the ordinary and the extraordinary intertwine.

Medalist

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This work, which unfolds the story of a former skater young man and a girl who pours her youth into figure skating, delicately depicts both the joy and the hardship of pursuing dreams.

The expressions on the ice and the dynamism of the jumps are carefully recreated on screen, delivering plenty of impact as a sports anime.

The way the protagonist’s efforts move the hearts of those around them will convey to elementary schoolers the importance of dreams and taking on challenges.

You can feel the passion for challenge in the scenes of striving toward winning a medal.

Beyond passion for the sport, the relationships with the adults around them add depth, making it a fiery, heart-stirring work that lets you slowly absorb the meaning of growing up.