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

Hell’s Paradise

TV anime 'Hell's Paradise' Non-Credit Opening | 'W●RK' millennium parade × Ringo Sheena

The violent world-building gets my blood pumping! The anime Hell’s Paradise, based on the manga by Yuji Kaku, follows the strongest ninja, Gabimaru, who heads to a monster-infested island with the executioner Sagiri of the Yamada Asaemon clan to retrieve the Elixir of Immortality.

It’s a Japanese-style dark fantasy with gripping battle scenes and stylish action that’s just plain cool.

There are many characters, each with their own background, and you can’t help but get absorbed in their stories.

Ya Boy Kongming!

TV anime “Ya Boy Kongming!” OP theme “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” non-credit video

Time flows from the Three Kingdoms era to the present day.

In Ya Boy Kongming!, the brilliant strategist Zhuge Liang (Kongming) supports Eiko Tsukimi, a singer-songwriter, in Shibuya.

The 2022 anime adaptation drew major attention, and the subsequent live-action drama broadened its fan base even further.

The reason for its popularity is that it masterfully fuses two contrasting worlds: ancient China and modern Japan.

Themes like friendship, dreams, and taking on challenges are perfect for elementary schoolers.

You’ll surely be amazed by Kongming’s wisdom, too!

SpongeBob

SpongeBob | 36 Minutes of Friendly SpongeBob Moments 🔥 | Nickelodeon Japan

SpongeBob SquarePants is a comedy-heavy animated series that portrays the lives of creatures living in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom.

It’s an American cartoon loved by people of all ages.

Since it’s also broadcast on TV in Japan, many elementary school students may have seen it.

The main character, SpongeBob, is very optimistic and cheerful.

Although he means no harm, various mishaps unfold as he involves those around him—like his best friend Patrick and Mr.

Krabs, the owner of the burger shop where SpongeBob works—making it a show that will have you chuckling.

Yu-Gi-Oh!

[Official Anime] Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Episode 1: The Terrifying Blue-Eyes White Dragon [25th Anniversary of the Anime!]

The 1998 anime often considered the origin of the series, Yu-Gi-Oh!, is a work whose appeal lies in its horror-tinged atmosphere from the early manga and its thrilling developments.

After the protagonist, Yugi Mutou, solves the ancient Egyptian Millennium Puzzle, a second persona emerges, who judges evil through Shadow Games and resolves incidents.

Not only Yugi’s friends but also the villains are strikingly unique, and their relationships further heighten the drama.

The in-story card game, Magic and Wizards, became the basis for Duel Monsters, which then expanded and led to everything that followed—making this a work that can truly be called the beginning of a legend.

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War

TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War” Cour 3 Announcement PV + / Broadcasting begins in 2024

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is an anime that has been airing since October 10, 2022, depicting Ichigo Kurosaki’s grand final battle.

It’s a work that even elementary school children can project themselves onto and become deeply immersed in the story.

The intense clashes between Soul Reapers and Quincies, along with the powerful developments in which truths hidden in a long history are revealed one after another, are something every anime fan should experience at least once.

Reflecting on the struggles the characters face and feeling the importance of friendship and courage will especially resonate with children in their formative years.

Cells at Work!

[Official] Cells at Work! Special Anime Video (Full-size ver.) — A wildly popular personified-cells manga that has surpassed 1 million copies

Cells at Work! is a unique anime that blends education and entertainment, which began airing in 2018.

Through adventures that effectively depict the flow of blood, it teaches the mechanisms of the human body in a way that’s easy for upper elementary school students to understand.

Another highlight is its star-studded voice cast, including Kana Hanazawa as a red blood cell and Tomoaki Maeno as a white blood cell.

The music is fantastic, too! In particular, “Mission! Ken-Ko-Dai-Ichi” is recommended for kids who love to get moving.

It’s a perfect pick for classroom use or family viewing at home!

Dragon Ball

[Dragon Ball Super] New theme song “Limit-Break x Survivor” (Vocals: Kiyoshi Hikawa)

Dragon Ball, an anime that needs no introduction and represents Cool Japan.

Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and more have gripped the hearts of elementary schoolers across generations, and they continue to showcase an unchanging image of heroism.

One of the highlights is the lineage of justice passed down through Son Goku, his son Gohan as a child, and his grandson Goten.

Since Goten already has a girlfriend, those who have been watching since the very first series must feel especially moved.

It’s also amazing that anime-original characters like Beerus and Champa have become so popular.

This is an anime recommended for parents and children to enjoy together.