A roundup of anime popular with upper elementary school kids, including buzzworthy titles

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.

Grand Blue

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Set against the backdrop of a university club, Grand Blue portrays the friendships and youthful experiences that blossom through scuba diving.

Beyond diving itself, one of its biggest charms lies in the lively everyday antics of its uniquely eccentric members and the sometimes over-the-top, comedic interactions within the club.

The freewheeling, fast-paced banter delivers constant laughs and surprises, with an addictive humor that even grade-schoolers can enjoy.

Woven into the briskly unfolding story are themes of trust and cooperation among friends, offering not only fun but also moments that linger in the heart.

It’s a work packed with the allure of the ocean and the bonds between people—one that will make you laugh and fire you up.

Secret Catch

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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.

Dragon Ball DAIMA

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Dragon Ball DAIMA is a brand-new story in which the series’ characters are turned into children and embark on a fresh adventure.

While the familiar faces in their younger forms may be surprising, the nonstop thrills and battles deliver the same excitement as ever.

With unique elements like enemy conspiracies and new settings, it’s a work that even first-time young viewers can fully enjoy.

For longtime fans it feels nostalgic, and for new audiences it’s refreshingly new—a series that can be enjoyed across generations.

Blue Lock

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This work, which depicts a project to cultivate egoists that overturns conventional soccer wisdom, is an anime that sets your heart ablaze as the protagonist grows while searching for his own style.

With high-speed match scenes, mind games with teammates, and psychological battles, it captivates viewers and has garnered overwhelming support from sports-loving elementary school students.

The characters’ distinctive play styles and evolving relationships will strongly grab children’s attention.

The exhilarating story drives forward while asking what it means to have strength that’s uniquely your own, making it a passionate work that inspires you to pursue your dreams in earnest.

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.

Science × Adventure Survival!

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Science x Adventure Survival! is a series that blends scientific knowledge with adventure stories, offering the compelling appeal of learning resourcefulness and survival skills in nature.

It follows boys and girls who face sudden troubles and solve problems using items around them, sparking curiosity.

Technical terms are clearly explained, making it easy for elementary school students to understand and enjoyably deepen their interest in science.

Because the knowledge directly drives the plot, it’s an outstanding work that lets readers learn without feeling like they’re studying.