10 Best Crunchyroll Anime If You Have Kids

Most anime are not geared toward children. Many of them have themes that only teens up to adults would be mature enough to handle. As a parent who loves anime, it’s hard to know what and when to share one’s passions with one’s children. Parenthood can be tough. Thankfully, Crunchyroll has many anime that families – or just parents – can enjoy.

Crunchyroll’s plethora of series ensures all demographics are covered. Some anime are shared as a family. These anime are fun and cutesy or classic adventures that families can take on together. Other anime simply show the struggles and highs of parenthood, and how being an adult surrounded by children can affect one’s life. No matter what Otaku parents are looking for, Crunchyroll is sure to have an anime to fit the bill.

Pokemon Anime (left), Naruto Original Anime (center), Yu Gi Oh anime (right) Yu-Gi-Oh

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Digimon Adventure: 2020 Is Nostalgia for the Grown-Ups and Adventure for the Kids

Streaming on Crunchyroll

Digimon Adventure: 2020 is a rehashing of the wildly popular anime from the late 90s. The story follows a young boy named Taichi Yagami who suddenly finds himself in a digital world, surrounded by friendly (and not so friendly) monsters. Many adult anime fans grew up watching the original series, and can now share this updated version with their children. There are some changes made from the original, but the updated animation is just what the series needed to help it gain back a new life.

Digimon Adventure: 2020 is a wonderful blend of adventure and comedy. Fans of Pokémon are sure to enjoy this classic tale of humans and friendly creatures bonding to fight enemies. Plus, the creatures have multiple transformations that kids are sure to enjoy. Digimon Adventure: 2020 is a great anime that fans of all ages can experience together.

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School Babysitters is a Slow-paced Anime with Adorable Children Characters

Streaming on Crunchyroll

Ryuichi reads to the kids in Gakuen Babysitters. — Image via Brian’s Base

School Babysitters revolves around a school babysitting club, run by Ryuuichi Kashima. After his parents’ deaths, Ryuuichi becomes responsible for raising his little brother. Fortunately, the chairman of an elite school offers the brothers shelter and education if Ryuuichi becomes the school’s babysitter. Though he is still young, Ryuuichi learns a lot about love, family, and connection through the children and friends he meets along the way.

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Anyone who is a young or single parent or guardian can relate to this sweet anime. The children in the babysitting club are absolutely adorable. They also help audiences see the brighter side of being young and the value of unconditional love. This anime is perfect for parents or guardians looking for a slower-paced show that displays the value of connection in a time of loss.

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Usagi Drop is a Heart-Warming Tale About Found Families

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Daikichi brushing Rin’s hair from Bunny Drop — Image via Production I.G.

Usagi Drop is another anime about a man who suddenly finds himself the guardian of his very young relative. When Daikichi Kawachi’s grandfather dies, Daikichi suddenly becomes the caretaker for his grandfather’s six-year-old daughter. Rin Kaga and Daikichi must then figure out their lives together and learn how to navigate their new family.

Usagi Drop is another great anime for parents who feel unsure about their parenting. It is also good for single parents or guardians who are still figuring things out. Rin and Daikichi show audiences that not everything has to be planned and perfect to form a great family. The biggest measure of success is how much love and communication all parties are willing to share. Usagi Drop is a heartwarming tale, but audiences should be cautioned against the manga if they want to retain the wholesome feeling of the story.

Bunny Drop

Release Date: July 7, 2011

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Tadaima, Okaeri Highlights a Different Kind of Family Unit

Streaming on Crunchyroll

Masaki, Hiromu, and Hikari relax together in Tadaima, Okaeri — Image via Studio Deen

Tadaima, Okaeri is a touching story about a unique family trying to find a place in their neighborhood. Masaki and Hiromu Fujiyoshi recently moved to their new place with their son, Hikari, but they continue to face discrimination because of Masaki’s status as an Omega. Thankfully, they find some friends and solace in their growing family.

Tadaima, Okaeri is perfect for parents who are facing similar struggles with discrimination and the desire to raise their children in the best possible environment. Masaki and Hiromu are such a loving couple, and they always support each other. Seeing another couple as in love as them can help parents reaffirm their own love in their relationship and remember that no challenge is too much as long as they have each other.

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Bananya Has Cute Shorter Episodes Perfect for Children

Streaming on Crunchyroll

Bananya is an absolutely endearing anime that is sure to delight adults and children alike. The show’s simple premise of a banana cat enjoying life will undoubtedly put a smile on anyone’s face. The story follows a banana cat named Bananya, whose only dream is to become a chocolate Bananya.

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This anime is not only perfect for families because of its premise, but it also has shorter episodes for parents who may want to limit their children’s screen time. The episodes, combined with the anime’s endearing premise, make it an ideal choice for parents looking to get their kids into anime but also want to gradually ease into the genre.

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Yu Gi Oh! Is A Battle & Creature-Collecting Anime for Older Kids

Streaming on Crunchyroll

Yugi Moto drawing a card from Yu-Gi-Oh!. — Image via Toei Animation

Yu-Gi-Oh! is an older anime that parents and children can enjoy together. Much like Pokémon, Yu Gi Oh! centers on tournaments where people fight using creatures. However, the creatures are really just physical representations of the card game the players are battling with.

Yu-Gi-Oh! features gut-wrenching action and an underlying mystery that is sure to pull in audiences of all ages. Viewers looking for something a little more action-intensive should give Yu-Gi-Oh! a try. Plus, fans who watched it when they were children can now watch it with their own kids and hopefully share in the same amount of joy.

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Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is Perfect for Cynical Parents

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Uramichi Oniisan smiling from Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan. — Image via Studio Blanc.

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan isn’t strictly about families, nor is it really for kids. However, it delves into the darkness and cynicism that some parents can find themselves in at different points in their parenting journey. Uramichi Omota is a television personality who works with children. Yet, Uramichi feels life’s crushing weight the more children ask him about what life is like as an adult.

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is a darkly funny anime that a lot of today’s parents can relate to. It’s difficult to look on the bright side as a parent – especially in today’s world. There is always room to laugh in the face of adversity, and no one does it better than Uramichi and the rest of the young adult cast.

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Cardcaptor Sakura Is A Magical Girl Adventure Perfect for Girls & Boys

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Cardcaptor Sakura wearing a jester's costume in Cardcaptor Sakura. — Image via Madhouse

Cardcaptor Sakura is a perfect anime for families to watch together. Sakura Kinomoto is a young girl who becomes the new Cardcaptor after she accidentally releases a set of Clow Cards. From there, Sakura and her trusty sidekick, Kero, go on many adventures to retrieve the cards and save the world.

Cardcaptor Sakura is full of adventure and magical girl elements that young anime fans can enjoy. The action is just enough to be exciting without being too frightening. Cardcaptor Sakura is perfect for Otaku parents who are looking to get their kids into anime with them. There are two versions and a movie that fans can pick from for more variety.

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Sailor Moon Crystal Revamps a ’90s Anime Classic in the Best Ways

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makoto and minato fangirl over haruka in sailor moon crystal — Image via Netflix

Sailor Moon Crystal is a reimagining of the classic Sailor Moon anime. Parents who were children in the early 90s can reminisce about their own childhoods, while showing this updated version to their own children. Sailor Moon Crystal streamlines the original story more than the first one, but it’s still perfect for young anime fans in the making.

Sailor Moon, Sailor Venus, Sailor Saturn

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Sailor Moon Crystal has sharp visuals with all fans’ favorite cast of characters. With a healthy combination of action and romance, Sailor Moon Crystal is a great show for families looking for a well-balanced anime. As a warning, there are instances shown where Sailor Moon perishes, but she is always revived in the end.

Sailor Moon Crystal

Release Date: 2014 – 2020
Network: Tokyo MX, Niconico
Directors: Chiaki Kon
Writers: Naoko Takeuchi, Yuji Kobayashi

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Spy x Family Is Zany Espionage Fun For The Whole Family

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Spy x Family is a zany anime about an utterly unlikely family. The Forgers include a spy, an assassin, and a telepath who have become one of anime’s most beloved families. Though the daughter, Anya is the only one who knows everyone’s secret identities due to her telepathy, the three Forgers maintain a happy little life, living with and deceiving one another.

Spy x Family is the quintessential family viewing for families with older children. However, it is also fantastic for parents looking for a more comedic view of everyday life. The Forgers get into so many shenanigans that it helps audiences feel like they are not alone in their own, unpredictable, family lives. Spy x Family is sure to have audiences laughing right along with all their shenanigans and smiling at every heartfelt moment.