An anime popular among upper elementary school students! A show that will get conversations with friends buzzing just by watching it.

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.

Curious George

George learns about pitch 🐵 Curious George

The animated series “Curious George” is based on the picture book series “Curious George.” The protagonist, George, is a little monkey, so he doesn’t speak.

But through his gestures and expressive face, you can tell what he wants to do and what he’s thinking.

In these charming stories, George dives into all kinds of adventures and mishaps—and solves them—making the show hugely popular with children! The lack of dialogue sparks the imagination and draws viewers into George’s world.

If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to give it a try.

The Yunoki family's four brothers.

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A heartwarming story about four siblings who lost their parents and support each other through everyday life, The Yuzuki Family’s Four Sons.

Alongside the eldest brother’s sense of responsibility and the second brother’s free-spirited nature, the third brother’s kindness and the youngest’s innocence are also depicted, making each character unique and appealing.

The siblings’ interactions are often comedic with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, yet there are also scenes so moving they can bring you to tears.

Centered on the importance of family and bonds, it’s a story that upper elementary school children can easily relate to.

In addition to its warm narrative, the snappy, well-paced dialogue is another reason for its popularity.

Just by watching, you can feel the preciousness of the brothers’ bond, and it’s a heartwarming work that often becomes a topic among friends, such as “Which brother do you like best?”

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill

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It’s the popular anime that combines “another world” with “gourmet,” Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill! The rough story goes like this: Tsuyoshi Mukouda, a salaryman from modern society, is summoned to the otherworldly Kingdom of Reijseger.

Using his ability to order ingredients and other items from his original world and his hobby-level cooking skills, he travels around various regions of the world.

It’s an anime that makes you hungrier the more you watch.

The gentle, cozy atmosphere is totally addictive, and it’s a nice change of pace from intense battle-focused shows.

Lycoris Recoil

TV anime “Lycoris Recoil” Non-Credit Ending Movie | Sayuri “Hana no Tou (Tower of Flowers)”

I bet many of you were watching with bated breath the story of girls who risk their lives to fight.

It’s the 2022 anime Lycoris Recoil that became a hot topic.

The story centers on Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue, who belong to a public safety organization.

Together with their allies, they resolve a series of incidents that constantly put them in danger.

As the story progresses, the relationship between Chisato and Takina evolves—which is one of the show’s key highlights.

And the sheer coolness of the action scenes is simply irresistible!

Hanakappa

Hanakappa is an anime mainly aimed at preschoolers and lower elementary school children, but plenty of older kids like it too.

The protagonist is Hanakappa, an elementary school kappa who can make flowers bloom on his head.

The story unfolds in Yamabiko Village, where Hanakappa lives.

The adventures and commotions he experiences are full of appeal for kids! When Hanakappa is in a pinch or needs to solve something, he makes various flowers bloom, so children naturally learn about flowers as well.

The everyday elementary school moments and interactions with friends are also highlights.

Chibi Maruko-chan

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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.