Kids love watching movies over and over, I should at least include one on the list for them! What is better than one based on a game everyone loves? As you know, Animal Crossing was a hit game for the Gamecube and it’s still rocking on the 3DS. The anime starts just like in the game, a young girl named Ai moves into a new town called Animal Village. The village's name couldn't be more suitable as every resident is a cute animal… yes, this means furries! Anyways, Ai is very determined to fit in and tries to befriend everyone while working for the local delivery service and trying to help everyone as best she can. She’s at the point in her life where she’s trying to discover her purpose in life while building long term friendships and a healthy neighborhood life. Why it’s good for kids: Children love animals, right? Here they enjoy energetic animal characters who all have different personalities. They learn from them that not everyone is the same but you can love and accept everyone for who they are. It teaches them the value of searching for their own talents and if they want a wish granted, they should work hard for it and it will be fulfilled. The plot is easy to watch, and very straight to the point; bright colors catch the eyes of younger children while the story may have a good impact on older ones. You can even introduce your child to the world of gaming with Animal Crossing!

More furries! Well, in this show, animals are 100% loyal to their real form but they talk and… well, run a café. Polar Bear’s Café is an adorable anime not only children should be watching – it’s fun for everyone! It doesn’t quite fall into any one category, but it’s like an animal Slice of Life. It’s about… you guessed it: a polar bear called Shirokuma and the café he runs near a zoo. The show is often stolen by the lazy customer Mr.Panda and talkative Mr. Penguin. Mainly the show focuses on what happens at the café and the zoo on a daily basis as well as on the characters who all seem to have personalities matching their real animal nature. Why it’s good for kids: Kids can enjoy the well-designed animal characters in the series.They can learn about different wild animals, what they eat and like, very informative! The animals show the importance of work and providing good service with a friendly working atmosphere and even how to make coffee. It briefly touches on romance, family values, and many jokes! At times, Shirokuma plays a word game where they learn many new words, and this also works wonders for those studying the Japanese language. The music is very lively and fresh! Children could easily sing along to the many intro and ending songs.

Uh? More furries? I swear, it’s called anthro in this case! But yeah, this also has some strange CG of full-on furries at times. It's about a girl named Cyan and the all-girl rock band she joins. No, no one is talking about K-ON! These girls jump into a crazy digital world where they transform into cute animals while they battle monsters with the power of music. Once the fight is over, they transform into even cuter anthros in an alternate version of the digital world. There’s sexy anthro guys in here as well! Cyan’s guitar talks! And the band manager is an egg with a mustache! Yes, it's all over the place and it's kind of random but it's what sets it apart from the regular girl-band anime. Why it’s good for kids: It’s good for pre-teen girls that left behind the idea of being princesses and now want to get more into music. The music is actually not bad and it’s rock + moe! Usually pre-teens secretly want to make a rock band at some point; this is one way to get them hyped. It’s not too plot-based, and is fun to watch and introduces the viewer to J-Rock and Visual K. Thanks to the different bands shown, kids can learn about different types of rock and Japanese rock-star fashion.

This is for younger kids. A series about an adorable kitten named Chi whose owners move into a new house because they couldn’t have pets in their apartment. Chi steals your heart barely 30 seconds into the show and once you hear her voice, she will almost kill you of a cuteness overload. The style is so simple, it almost doesn't look like an anime and instead seems like a children’s story book. The episodes are 3 minutes long so even a baby could go through it without looking away from the screen. Chi puts a smile on your face for over 100 episodes but don’t get too confident – it has heart-touching moments that might make you cry too. The background music is delicat. It sounds like a music box most of the time, which is quite enjoyable for youngsters. It’s good to get kids to understand the behaviours of animals if you’re planning on moving or getting a new pet. Why it’s good for kids: The adventures of Chi around her new home are simple but unforgettable! Surely parents will be stuck watching together with the kids. It teaches the impact a new pet has on the family and how your pet can become a family member. It also shows some great parent-child bonding concepts everyone should take notes on and it will absolutely make your kid want a cat; be careful!

Tsubomi together with her friend become pretty guardians that vow to protect everyone’s hearts from evil villains who want to drain their energy. They battle, there’s fairies, they use flashy magic moves, and have emotional problems; you get the deal. There’s not much behind the story, the Precure franchise has many different versions around but Heartcatch at least has somewhat of a better story and it's hands-down the most popular. Why it’s good for kids: It’s a mega hit with Japanese little girls. Shiny, sparkly, magical girls... It’s like a modern Sailor Moon, drowned in honey, sprinkles and glitter. Perfect for young little princesses… er, I mean girls! Bright fun adventures are waiting!

This version of Doraemon is the newest. Yes, it’s literally a Kodomomuke but I think that everyone starting to get into the world of anime has to watch at least a couple of episodes of this classic. One of the longest running and most loved by kids and adults in Japan, definitely one you should be showing kids. It's about a boy named Nobita and how the earless robot-cat, Doraemon, came into his life to change his fate. This dorayaki-obsessed cat becomes Nobita’s inseparable friend although his fantastic gadgets meant to better Nobita’s future often end up being used for silly adventures in this kid’s daily life. Why it’s good for kids: It’s simple to watch and you don't quite need to watch the episodes in any perfect order. Many children could rapidly identify with Nobita and be entertained by his misfortunes. The original anime is incredibly long so it will entertain the kids for years to come. Doraemon is a memorable character with possibly more merchandise than any other anime making it a good addition to the toy box or even room decoration theme.

This is an epic adventure card game anime about Yuugi and his life after unleashing an alter ego hidden inside, with the help of an artifact named The Millennium Puzzle. Because this artifact possesses great power and the ability to grant wishes, many people seek it with evil intentions. Yuugi and his friends must protect it and decipher the mystery behind it, settling battles with a card game called “Duel Monsters”. The cards come to life while in the battle arena. Will he have what it takes to win? Why it’s good for kids: Yu-Gi-Oh! Has been a hit kids anime around the world. It’s also a real card games kids can play and trade with their friends. These aren't cute monsters like other games, these look badass. They’re easy eye catchers for boys. The story is easy to follow but a little more complex than a regular Kodomomuke. Yami Yuugi is a role model for kids to be more confident when they face any kind of trouble. With many different series of the same franchise, there’s bound to be long days of fun for the kids.

Keroro came to take over the world, if he only knew how! This wacky alien-frog and his troop try to take command over the human world but, tables have turned and unquestionably, they always fail. The characters are really diverse, all with totally different personalities; sometimes too complex for younger children to watch. This is definitely an anime for the older kids. It’s a sitcom for children reaching through a variety of subjects in a parodic way. It’s mostly aimed at boys, but girls can see it too! Find out how Sgt. Keroro and his Pokopen will take over the world… maybe? Why it’s good for kids: Random and funny, just the type of humor kids are looking for. It’s addictive to watch so it could leave kids hungry for more anime in the future. The music is, again, something kids would sing along to. Sometimes it includes some double-sensed jokes but that’s nothing to be alarmed over. Clean minds would never laugh, it’s good to watch it together with your kids and spot who is laughing at something they shouldn't!

Pokémon has been around for almost 20 years, meaning it must have something good. Most of us were raised playing Pokémon games, watching the anime and there is something we all can agree on: It’s unforgettable. Pokémon has a unique way of catching the hearts of children, with a colorful world filled with interesting creatures that you can collect and fight together with. What child wouldn't like that? It’s about the epic adventures of Ash (Satoshi) as he travels the world of Pokémon on his journey to become the very best Pokémon master. With his inseparable partner, Pikachu, and many friends they make along the way, you’ll surely find something new in every episode. Ash is always far from his goal, but he has a further understanding of how Pokémon feel, and how to bond with them than anyone else. In this world of pokémon we meet many different creatures and trainers each co-existing in both harmony and chaos. What kind of pokémon will we see next? Let’s make sure our kids discover the wonders of this fantastic world as we once did. Why it’s good for kids: Do I even need to explain? Just to be sure. Pokémon is a real breathtaker for kids. This unique world readily catches the eyes of kids plus the plot is easy to process. Pokémon were designed to catch the eyes of kids, there's one for everyone. It teaches about companionship, healthy competitive activities, exploring, working hard, and following your dreams no matter what.

As much as I love Pokémon, I have to admit Youkai Watch is the new black. Honestly… It’s good. Similar to Pokémon yet not, it’s about creatures you collect, yet not; it’s unique and original. It’s about this boy named Keita that for some strange coincidence found a youkai butler. Rejecting the idea at first, he unwillingly becomes entangled in the youkai-collecting world. Youkai are japanese spirits or ghosts, but these are nowhere near scary and most are rather funny. He deals with the annoying youkai that pop up around in his daily life, always doing something either embarrassing to his friends / family or something that endangers his integrity and social life. Accompanying him are Whisper, his good-for-nothing youkai butler and his first befriended lazy cat-youkai Jibanyan. Not only for the kids, anyone will find this show hilarious - it will not disappoint, so in advance, you’re welcome. Why it’s good for kids: The best part of the show is the immense reference it makes to modern Japanese culture while mixing in the millennia-old Japanese youkai traditional stories. As addictive as Pokémon, yet as funny as top-notch comedy anime for “grown-ups”, it’s entertaining with a tad of old anime and western cartoon references. Well-balanced, much merchandise, many games, it’s… it’s.. just trust me with this! Watch!