The field of anime is really vast and covers all of the literary and cinematic genres out there – and has even invented a few. Some anime series are best watched by older viewers due to the R rated content, deep themes and storylines that would be too slow and boring for younger viewers, often in the seinen genre. Other anime are meant for kids only, like Doraemon.
Fortunately, there are countless animated series that are suitable for families, like the Disney movies, and can appeal to viewers of all ages. These shows have deep themes and references that adults can enjoy, and children can enjoy these shows even if the deeper themes are lost on them. That, combined with some G or PG rated content, makes for a great family animated series to watch.
ten Cells at work! Is Educational & Exciting
Some animated series follow the “entertainment†trend, educating viewers on particular topics while presenting material in an exciting and traditional storytelling method. Cells at work! is exactly like that, exploring the inner workings of the human body and bringing the microscopic world to life.
The show primarily focuses on the immune system, but organs such as the lungs, heart, and stomach are also explored, and the body’s cells are uniformed workers while bacteria are colorful freaks of the week. (and the action scenes can get pretty bloody at times). It’s time for a science class.
9 Laid-back camp makes the outdoors fun
Anyone who enjoys the outdoors, or at least loves gorgeous visuals, can find a lot to love. Relaxed camp. It’s the story of school-aged friends exploring the great outdoors in style, and it also loosely fits the edutainment trend.
The series is G-rated fun with gorgeous natural views and charming humor and characters, though it doesn’t have a lot of intrigue. It’s more like a place that quietly explores various campsites and natural wonders across the Japanese countryside.
8 My Hero Academia focuses on superheroes and action
Kohei Horikoshi My hero university is a bit bloodier and more intense than most other family anime series, sometimes with some PG-13 content. But if the younger ones can take it, they’ll have a great time with Izuku Midoriya and his superhero friends.
My hero university it’s like Marvel Comics is reborn in Japan, featuring the familiar paradigm of superheroes versus villains, but with a few twists and turns, including Pro Heroes being government sanctioned officials and, of course, the Japanese setting. The show also features intriguing societal criticism themes for older viewers.
7 Avatar: The Last Airbender is a must-see fantasy series
Avatar: The Last Airbender can be loosely classified as anime, due to its visual style and the studios involved. Whether or not it is counted as a “real” anime is not the most important part, however. Avatar is a colorful, emotionally impactful and exciting series for viewers of all ages.
This series has comedy and young characters for young viewers, and remarkably deep and broad themes for most audiences. Above all, this series features memorable quotes and lessons that anyone can apply to their own life. Uncle Iroh is a source of wise advice.
6 Welcome to the school of demons, Iruma-Kun! Is PG fun
Welcome to the school of demons, Iruma-Kun! contains some action and violence, but it’s mostly at the PG level, making it an easy-to-watch series for the whole family, even with young viewers. This series has serious Disney vibes with its brave and generous protagonist and its colorful, exotic setting.
The series centers around the demonic school of Babyls, but they are sanitized demons, who look and act like humans and are actually quite relatable. And as expected, Iruma-Kun! has all kinds of comedies, fantastic action and a touch of romance too.
5 Yona Of The Dawn Has A Disney Princess
Yona of the dawn is a shojo animated series that features a tragic yet inspiring Disney-style princess heroine, Yona. Young viewers might remember Mulan and Courageous when they watch Yona of the dawn, and anime vets might get Avatar: The Last Airbender vibrations of this series.
The story takes place in an Asian-style world where Princess Yona suffers the loss of her father and her kingdom after her friend Soo-Won betrays her, and she must rally the dragon warriors to help her take it back. kingdom and restore peace. It is fine wool for the whole family.
4 Little Witch Academia is awfully good
Little Witches Academy is similar to My hero university, including the title and premise, but it stands on its own pretty well. This series tells the story of Akko, a teenage girl who was inspired by the benevolent witch Silver Chariot to become a witch herself and help those in need.
Akko has no magical powers and has a real uphill battle to face when she enrolls in Luna Nova School, but she will do her best and make good friends along the way. The visual style, PG action, and colorful characters can appeal to any viewer, young or old.
3 Soul Eater has gothic and cartoony tones
The successful series Soul eater has charming visuals and thrilling characters, and flamboyant gothic vibes that can appeal to Tim Burton fans of any age. This series is a bit bloody and has some fan service, but it’s otherwise a great adventure for viewers young and old.
In this world, weapon masters team up with living weapons or people who can take the form of pistols, scythes and more to fight their enemies. Viewers should be careful with episodes of Excalibur, however; they could annoy viewers of any age.
2 I’ve been killing slimes for 300 years and maximized my level is short but sweet
This short isekai anime is easy to forget for most devoted anime fans after the credits roll, but parents who want a short, family-friendly anime can try this one, and there is something for everyone. There’s a bit of fan service and a few bath scenes, but otherwise it’s G-rated fun.
I killed slimes introduces Azusa, another likeable witch character, like Akko, and she makes friend after friend in this colorful and enjoyable world, including the slime sisters and a few dragon girls, not to mention a ghost girl who just wants to to make friends.
1 Dr Stone is massively educational
This is yet another entry in the edutainment trend, and it can make science fun for kids, especially in STEM fields such as engineering and chemistry, which are Dr Pierre‘s staples. This anime tells the story of the brilliant Senku Ishigami and his efforts to restore humanity into a new Stone Age.
A mysterious wave of energy has petrified the entire human race, but now is the time to rebuild, and Senku is upbeat and fearless despite the daunting challenges he faces. The series also has colorful visuals, lots of humor, and positive life lessons for young viewers. Older viewers will enjoy this series’ high IQ twists on the isekai genre, making this genre oversaturated fresh again.
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