You can instantly spot the most popular anime among kids! A collection of works that elementary schoolers are crazy about.

Pocket Monsters

[Pokémon OP] 1・2・3 / After the Rain (Soraru × Mafumafu)

Pokémon is a long-running Japanese animated series based on the video games.

Amazingly, the first episode aired in 1997! In Japan, it’s so famous that practically everyone knows it.

The story follows Ash Ketchum, who sets off on adventures with his partner Pikachu and the friends he meets, battling enemies like Team Rocket as he pursues his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master.

The biggest appeal is undoubtedly the unique and charming Pokémon themselves—no wonder it has fans all over the world.

Because it’s been around for so long, it has many adult fans, making it a show that can be enjoyed by both adults and children.

Pretty Cure

[Official] Healin’ Good Precure Episode 1: “Hearts Connected! Two Together as Pretty Cure — Cure Grace”

The popular anime series Pretty Cure from the TV Asahi network.

When someone says, “I like Cure Marine,” or “I’m a Cure Melody fan,” you can pretty much guess their age based on which Precure they name.

I wonder if they ever get excited during break time by doing the transformation poses.

That’s such a classic girl thing, right? The setup of strong-willed heroines fighting evil organizations is similar to Sailor Moon, and just like elementary school boys have their favorite heroes, it’s great that girls have their favorite heroines too! And you can’t miss the All Stars movies where Precures from different generations all come together.

Haikyu!!

TV anime 'Haikyu!!' Best Episode: No. 1

Haikyu!! is an anime based on a Jump manga that centers on high school volleyball.

“Haikyu” comes from the Japanese word for volleyball, written as “排球.” Its dynamic, high-impact animation has brought many new fans to the sport.

Some elementary school kids even started playing volleyball because of this show.

One of the series’ charms is how popular the rival teams are, like Nekoma High and Aoba Johsai High.

It’s a must-watch for fans of fiery, passionate anime and sports.

SPY×FAMILY

[Opening Theme Revealed] TV Anime “SPY×FAMILY” Second Cour Main Trailer / On Air from 2022.10.01 23:00

SPY x FAMILY is an anime based on a manga serialized on Jump+, and its first season aired in the spring of 2022, becoming so popular that it could be called a social phenomenon.

It also drew attention for its incredibly star-studded music.

The opening theme for the first cour was by Official HIGE DANDism, and the ending theme was by Gen Hoshino—an unusually high-profile lineup for a late-night anime.

The story follows a family in which each member harbors a secret, as they build a warm home together.

That narrative resonated not only with elementary schoolers but also with adults.

In particular, the daughter Anya, a telepath, became extremely popular for being irresistibly cute, sparking a trend of imitation videos on TikTok.

Demon Slayer

TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Swordsmith Village Arc, Teaser PV 1

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a battle-action manga that ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020.

Set in Japan’s Taisho era, it follows Tanjiro Kamado as he fights powerful demons to find a way to turn his sister Nezuko—who has been transformed into a demon—back into a human.

When the TV anime adaptation aired in 2019, it became a social phenomenon, and LiSA, who performed the opening theme, appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.

In 2020, the franchise received a theatrical film release, which became a massive hit and broke Japan’s long-standing box office records.

Chiikawa

[Official] Chiikawa Episode 1: “Firm Pudding / Pancakes”

On busy mornings, I think many households turn on the TV to use it like a clock.

Nippon TV, Fuji TV—what channel do you watch? For those who watch Mezamashi TV, the anime Chiikawa is a familiar sight.

Just like its title, Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute, the charm of those little two-head-tall characters is just irresistible! Besides the main character Chiikawa, the optimistic Hachiware and the high-energy Usagi are also perfectly adorable.

They’ll totally melt your heart.

Secret Catch

Secret Catch! TiniPing Episode 12 Trailer | Catch! TiniPing Season 3

This is the story of Romy, a princess from a magical kingdom, who solves mysteries while searching for the Tinypins—fairies that have been scattered across Earth.

The world sparkles with fairies, keys, and magic, full of elements that especially capture girls’ hearts.

A cast of uniquely charming fairies appears, and the powers and roles hidden within each key are a highlight of the story.

Each episode brings new encounters and lessons, allowing viewers to naturally feel the importance of friendship, growth, and kindness.

It’s a captivating work that lets you enjoy the sensation of magic slipping into everyday life—sure to sweep you off your feet.