7 Animes to Watch with Your Kids

Animes have been part of the childhood of many Brazilians, reaching a good audience on open TV channels. Who doesn’t remember the classics Sailor Moon, Yu Yu Hakusho, Inuyasha, and Knights of the Zodiac?

However, the universe of animes and mangas is better than ever. And if you are a fan of the old ones, you certainly want to pass this culture on to the little ones. First of all, it is important to present works with a lighter plot that are easy to understand, without very intense battles or inappropriate content for the age group.

That’s why we gathered 7 animes to watch with your children and enjoy the journey of overcoming and adventure of the characters.

Haikyuu

Currently with four seasons available on Crunchyroll, Haikyuu is a phenomenon in the sports anime category. The light and fun story follows a teenager who becomes enchanted by the world of sports. After watching a championship match, he decides to join the school’s volleyball club. 

However, the protagonist will need to face various issues such as height differences and challenges to help his team gain recognition in the scene.

Kuroko no Basket

One of the favorite animes of many fans of Japanese adaptations, Kuroko no Basket follows five basketball stars who go through high schools in search of great talents. Kuroku Tetsuya and Kagami Taiga are two young men from Seirin High School, as well as great basketball players. Taiga dreams of becoming one of the greatest athletes in the world, while Kuroku is still considered weak by his classmates.

Before achieving their own dreams and proving their worth, Taiga and Kuroku need to face great challenges and defeat the awaited Generation of Miracles, a team formed by the five great players of Japan. The anime is available on the Netflix catalog and has 3 seasons.

Naruto

It is almost impossible to talk about animes to watch with children without mentioning Naruto. The work of Masashi Kishimoto is a classic that continues to enchant new generations with the story of the young orphan Naruto Uzumaki, a boy who dreams of becoming Hokage, the leader of the Leaf Village. Despite growing up without parents, Naruto is determined and pursues his dream.

Along with team seven and led by Kakashi Hatake, the ninja will have to deal with self-discoveries and face various enemies. All nine seasons of Classic Naruto are available on Netflix, as well as the complete continuation of Naruto Shippuden.

One Piece

At some point, you must have heard about the anime of the “stretching pirate.” It is one of the most incredible (and longest) stories in the universe of Japanese adaptations. The work of Eiichiro Oda follows a group of pirates led by Monkey D. Luffy, a pirate with extraordinary abilities.

The young man dreams of becoming the Pirate King and finding the famous One Piece, an epic treasure present in legends and desired by all navigators. In 2021, the work even received confirmation of a series adaptation being produced by Netflix.

The anime is still ongoing, and its previous seasons are already available on the Netflix catalog.

Little Witch Academia

Little Witch Academia follows Akko, a young girl passionate about magic who achieves a great accomplishment: getting into the Luna Nova magic school. At 16, she begins studying to try to reach the level of the witch Shiny Chariot, her greatest inspiration. However, Akko will need to strive beyond expectations to understand and master her powers.

The animation is produced by Trigger studio, while the manga is published in Brazil by JBC. The adaptation is available on Netflix.

Himouto! Umaru-chan

When it comes to anime with a charismatic protagonist, Himouto! Umaru-chan successfully fulfills this mission. The anime follows a princess considered an icon at school, but in reality, she is an ordinary girl with favorite activities like watching animes, playing games, and wearing comfortable pajamas.

With a fun plot and only 12 episodes, the anime is a perfect choice to watch in just one weekend. The anime is available on Crunchyroll.

Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket tells the story of Tohru Honda, an orphan found by Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure Sohma. After being rescued, the young girl discovers that the members of the Sohma family are linked to the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, due to a curse that makes them transform when they are weak or in contact with girls.

All episodes of the anime are available on the streaming service Crunchyroll.

Additionally, we highlight that all the listed animes have dubbing and subtitles in Portuguese. Finally, we emphasize that the chosen works have appropriate ratings for family viewing without concern for violent scenes or inappropriate content for the age group.