Best Anime TV Shows for Kids

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Anime fans—as you know if you have any living in your house— are passionate about the characters and series they love. This list of some of the best anime for kids includes our favorites for all age groups. Some of the picks that skew older mix a lot of violence, language, and sex in with their epic stories, so be sure to check out our full reviews before giving your kids the all clear. If you're looking for anime movies, don't forget to check out our list of the Best Anime Movies.

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Yo-Kai Watch Poster Image

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Yo-Kai Watch

age 7+

Game-inspired anime explores emotions in a creative way.

Network: Disney XD (2015)

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Oban Star-Racers

age 8+

Anime series for tweens is filled with thrills.

Network: Freeform , Toon Disney (2006)

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Wakfu

age 8+

Excellent game-inspired anime has likable hero at heart.

Network: Netflix (2014)

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Inazuma Eleven

age 8+

Misfit soccer team teaches perseverance, overcoming fears.

Network: Hulu (2014)

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Skyland

age 8+

Good battles evil in Star Wars-esque 'toon.

Network: Nicktoons (2005)

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Anne Shirley TV show poster: Anne (center) walks down a dirt road with Gilbert (left) and Diana (right) a little behind her. All are smiling.

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Anne Shirley

age 8+

Classic story revived in charming, gentle anime adaptation.

Network: Crunchyroll (2025)

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Cardcaptor Sakura

age 8+

Cute action-packed magical girl anime with romance.

Network: WB , Cartoon Network , Nickelodeon (2001)

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Dragon Striker TV show poster: Key, Ssyelle, Ameline, Odward, Milo play Gorotama

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Dragon Striker

age 8+

Magical coming-of-age anime series has fantasy violence.

Network: Disney XD , Disney+ , Hulu (2026)

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The Prince of Tennis

age 10+

Winning classic tennis anime has some violence.

Network: Crunchyroll , Funimation (2007)

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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie TV poster

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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal

age 10+

Magical girls use love, loyalty to win battle against evil.

Network: Netflix (2021)

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Star Wars: Visions

age 10+

Anime anthology is stylish and fun for fans; some violence.

Network: Disney+ (2021)

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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity TV show poster: Rintaro (R) and Kaoruko (L) walk down the sidewalk, smiling and looking at each other.

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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity

age 10+

Mellow teen romance values friends, challenges stereotypes.

Network: Netflix (2025)

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Love Through a Prism TV show poster: (Left to Right) Kit, Peter, Dorothy, Lili, Shin, Sakura, Catherine stand in a line outside a pub at night.

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Love Through a Prism

age 10+

Drinking, fights in romantic drama about art and passion.

Network: Netflix (2026)

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Sailor Moon Crystal

age 10+

'90s anime reboot boasts girl power, but iffy body images.

Network: Hulu , Online (2014)

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Witch Hat Atelier TV show poster: Witches in robes and pointy hats are surrounded by white light against a dark background. Coco, center, holds a pen.

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Witch Hat Atelier

age 10+

Many positive themes in stunning, diverse all-ages fantasy.

Network: Crunchyroll (2026)

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Fruits Basket

age 11+

Thoughtful anime has great messages for older tweens.

Network: Online (2002)

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Jentry Chau vs the Underworld TV poster image: Jentry stands in her school hallway while creating fire with her hands and looking a demons above her.

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Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld

age 11+

Teen hero embraces culture while battling supernatural foes.

Network: Netflix (2024)

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You and I Are Polar Opposites TV show poster: Close-up, Suzuki smiles and puts her hands in a heart shape that frames Tani, who stands further back.

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You and I Are Polar Opposites

age 11+

Teens use some coarse language in bubbly romcom.

Network: Crunchyroll (2026)

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Kotaro Lives Alone

age 13+

Sweet but somber anime follows a neglected 4-year-old.

Network: Netflix (2022)

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Pacific Rim: The Black

age 13+

Violent but poignant monster tale focuses on family love.

Network: Netflix (2022)

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