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

Mecha-Ude

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Meka-Ude is a work that tells the story of a middle school protagonist and a mysterious arm-shaped mechanical life-form that fuses with humans to operate.

The story begins with a strange twist: the creature attempts to merge with the protagonist’s body to obtain energy, but for some reason ends up settling into his hoodie.

Packed with sci-fi and action elements popular with elementary schoolers, it will draw you into the story in no time.

A giant corporate group seeking to use the Meka-Ude as weapons and a resistance organization striving to free them both begin to move, inevitably dragging the characters into the whirlwind of conflict.

It’s a gripping work that portrays friendship, inner conflict, and difficult choices alongside powerful action—one you won’t be able to look away from.

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.

Oshi no Ko

[Oshi no Ko] Non-Credit Opening | YOASOBI “Idol”

A wildly popular series whose mysteries and thriller elements create an irresistible gap with its subject matter! The anime Oshi no Ko, based on the manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, took the 2023 anime scene by storm along with its opening theme, Idol, by YOASOBI.

The story follows the protagonist Aqua, who pursues the truth behind the death of his mother, the idol Ai Hoshino, through his work in the entertainment industry.

As the story progresses, you get glimpses of the glamorous showbiz world’s dark underbelly, keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Chibi Godzilla Strikes Back

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Starring Chibi Godzilla, this work depicts him not as a monster of destruction but spending a laid-back everyday life with his friends.

Its appeal lies in an easy-to-understand storyline for elementary schoolers and brisk, well-timed gags.

The humorous interactions with the surrounding kaiju mirror situations children experience in daily life, offering plenty of moments that are both funny and relatable.

Each episode runs about three minutes, so it stays engaging without dragging, and it’s a perfect gateway for those encountering the hugely popular Godzilla character for the first time.

Brimming with charm, it’s a work that can spark conversation when watched together by parents and children.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

[Official] “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” Episode 1: “The Storm Dragon Veldora”

A popular series born from a novel-posting website, affectionately nicknamed “TenSura.” It’s a work that truly embodies the term media mix, whether you first encountered it through the light novels or the manga series.

I think every book-loving elementary schooler reads it.

In brief, the story follows Satoru Mikami, the protagonist who is killed by a random attacker and reincarnates in another dimension as a slime.

Another strength of the series is how its unique worldbuilding and terminology stir the hearts of enthusiasts.

It’s an anime you won’t be able to stop once you start, so buckle up and enjoy.

ONE PIECE

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ONE PIECE is a globally popular anime based on the manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.

In 2022, its comics surpassed a total of 500 million copies in circulation worldwide and were recognized by Guinness World Records as the “most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author.” As for the anime, the quality of the Wano Country arc, which aired starting in 2019, has earned widespread acclaim.

Online, people have been saying things like, “It gave me goosebumps,” “The battle scenes are insanely beautiful,” and “With the BGM, they really went all out.”

Chibi Maruko-chan

maruko chan sub indo (maruko dan andrea)

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.