9 Best Children-Friendly Anime on Crunchyroll You Can Stream Right Now

If you're looking for anime suitable for kids, Crunchyroll has plenty of options. We've rounded up nine of the best titles with engaging plots, kind characters, and colorful animation.

1. 'Laid-Back Camp', 2018-2024

IMDb Score: 8.1/10

One of Rin's main traditions is to pitch a tent alone at the foot of Mount Fuji. However, it would be nice to have some pleasant company.

Such a company was found in Nadeshiko. The girl had always dreamed of seeing the majestic mountain with her own eyes and went on a hike alone. When Nadeshiko got lost, Rin found her.

The girls quickly became friends and started a tradition of admiring nature while eating ramen together.

2. 'Anne Shirley', 2025-...

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

The anime is based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel series Anne of Green Gables, which tells the story of the cheerful and spontaneous orphan Anne. She is mistakenly delivered to a new family at Green Gables Farm.

The inhabitants of Green Gables Farm are an old maid and her good-natured single brother, who wanted to adopt a boy to help with the farm. Anne soon charms the family, though, and finds a new home.

3. 'Pretty Cure', 2004-2005

IMDb Score: 6.8/10

Schoolgirls Nagisa Misumi and Honoka Yukishiro are complete opposites. Nagisa is a bright lacrosse star with a lot of friends, while quiet Honoka has a very high IQ.

What no one knows is that Nagisa and Honoka have superpowers and fight evil. Now, they must learn to work together to defeat a powerful and dangerous enemy.

4. 'My Roommate Is a Cat', 2019

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

Mikazuki Subaru is a detective novelist who has difficulty getting along with others. He sees them as the main source of trouble when it comes to creating his imaginary world.

One day, he finds a stray cat and experiences a surge of inspiration. He decides to take the cat home to serve as his personal muse. Will Mikazuki pet's strange behavior help him write a new book?

5. 'Doraemon', 1979-2005

IMDb Score: 8.1/10

The cybernetic cat Doraemon travels back in time from the 22nd century to help Nobita, a lazy boy, learn to be independent. He has a bag on his belly in which he keeps gadgets from the future for any occasion.

Nobita uses the gadgets when he encounters problems, and Doraemon helps him turn everyday troubles into real adventures.

6. 'Chi's Sweet Home', 2008

IMDb Score: 7.8/10

A homeless kitten named Chi meets a lost boy named Yohei on the playground. Their misfortune brought them together, and soon, the boy's mother found him and took him and the kitten home.

But it's not that simple. Yohei and his mother live in an apartment where pets are not allowed, and Chi always gets into trouble.

This anime teaches children that animals are not toys but a responsibility. No matter what kind of trouble the kitten gets into, the family will love him and help him.

7. 'Barakamon', 2014

IMDb Score: 8.2/10

Iyashikei is a subgenre of lifestyle stories. There is no drama or conflict. The characters live in harmony with themselves and nature. Barakamon is one of the genre's brightest representatives.

The story follows professional calligrapher Handa, who reacts aggressively to criticism of his work and is exiled to a small village on a secluded island.

Moving to the wilderness is difficult for him. However, the villagers, for whom the visit of a calligrapher from Tokyo is a notable event, ensure that Handa is never bored.

8. 'Flying Witch', 2016

IMDb Score: 7.2/10

Makoto moves to a quiet town to live with her relatives and master the art of magic. However, instead of gaining knowledge, she collects trouble.

She suffers from topographical disorientation, gets lost constantly, and finds herself in awkward situations – but with zero tragedy. Along with Makoto, her brother, sisters, and black cat get into all kinds of trouble.

Makoto makes new friends, looks for a lost cat, has fun with her siblings, and gets used to life on a farm.

9. 'Hakumei and Mikochi', 2018

IMDb Score: 7.2/10

Hakumei and Mikochi are tiny girls who live peacefully in a small house inside a large tree. They ride birds, befriend insects, and cook incredibly delicious meals with natural ingredients.

They never seriously quarrel – why would they when they can enjoy every minute in a world of beautiful forests and lakes?