[den]

I am an old school anime fan and cosplayer. I have a general knowledge on newer programs and movies but never really watch them regularly. I come from the Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and video games in arcades that don't require dancing generation. not to say anything bad about the evolution of anime and games but I don't follow much of the newer stuff religiously.

My question, I have two daughters 8-10 and they can't get enough of cosplay and video games with us (parents). I want them to have their own interests in anime but really don't know what current shows and movies are really suitable for them (they can handle some adult content just not the ultra violent or over sexualized). they love Miyazaki films and Zelda games but after they attended ACen for the first time they really want to know more.

wondering if anyone could suggest some good shows for them to get into? games aren't really a problem but finding new anime for them can be.

[rondo]

I guess one important thing to know, they only want dubs or can they do subtitles willingly?

[den]

rondo, on 15 May 2012 - 07:20 AM, said:

I guess one important thing to know, they only want dubs or can they do subtitles willingly?

I don't think it matters either way, most formats always have both, and its mostly an interest of my oldest and she doesn't mind subtitles

[Washu Takahashi]

They're the perfect age for Sailor Moon! But that is quite old as well xD Personally, I'd get them the original season of Pokemon.

As to newer things...gosh most of the stuff I know that's suitable is 5-10 years old actually. You could go with Naruto, which to my knowledge is the most recent age-appropriate thing to air on television. Shugo Chara is also relatively new, within the last 2-3 years at least. Very cute, has some mature themes, but it's made for a younger audience who won't understand those themes, they're just added for the rest of us to enjoy haha.

Can't think of anything else off the top of my head today.

[BreBre716]

Good Anime for kids . I've put the openings next to the title so you can let the kids watch it and see if they like it

Most of what I list isn't recent. 90s-mid 2000s-ish because most of the new stuff doesn't appeal to me. I'm 18 and i sound like an old lady

these are the ones I let my little sister watch She's 7/ and I personally watched

Air tv
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HvzpstRN64[/media])
Kanon (2006 version)
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JclRRPMDaFg[/media]
Wedding Peach
( [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ4yPmYcXb8[/media] )
Sailor Moon
( [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6_RZhh44NY[/media] )
Card Captors
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERpK-7K70ws[/media]
Digimon
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYYf9LUo0oo[/media]
The Girl who lept through time
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThPYs7YKYCY[/media]
The Cat returns
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq7NQ0qs7N0[/media])
Shaman King
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qLl145FqQg[/media])
Pokemon
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH3w058hRlc&feature=related[/media])
Yu-gi-oh
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVKe8RA-Imc[/media])
Yu-gi-oh GX
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6QajkDFxDc[/media])
yu-gi-oh 5DS
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoeDyGuBa4Y[/media])

Avatar the Last Airbender ((not anime but it's pretty damn close to it considering it was made in the states)
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CggapZLtWdo[/media])
The Legend of Korra (not anime but it's pretty damn close to it considering it was made in the states)([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNWab91rZ-s[/media])
DragonBall Z
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdFy2lWc3lo[/media]) /
Dragonball Z Kai (still DBZ but remastered and useless stuff cut out )
(http://www.youtube.c...1&v=SsvlcH1tTBY)

.hack//sign (
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43O7Dyd3QtU[/media])
Gundam Wing
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsoqf_5k4TQ[/media])
Cyborg 009
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn9jeuKnr84[/media])
Naruto (look for the edited versions not uncut)
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1n26yAe4oE&feature=related[/media])
One Piece (4kids version not Funimation version )
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLTlH7KB0Xk[/media])
Totally Spies (Not anime. it's a french production but it's anime influenced and stylized)
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LejVrhwYtec&feature=related[/media])
Dinosaur King
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U4MdMRQ1ak[/media])
Rave Master
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SxvhCddQzc[/media])
Sonic X
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2mE5FqI5WY[/media])
Princess TuTu
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMq8YmhI-48&feature=related[/media])
magical DoRemi
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2WarDJBRQM[/media])
MewMew Power
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQLoHFySG4E&feature=related[/media])
PowerPuff Girls Z
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYAKNEeLNFY[/media])
Fruits Basket
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsxyVQs_r-I[/media])
Marmalade Boy
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6oYHRfMJTo[/media])
DN Angel
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BXqysmwBBc[/media])
Kare Kano (one episode deals with the main couple having sex..so..yuo can skip. nothing is shown it's all imagery ) ([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpuxt8GQb44[/media])
Hikaru No Go
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_WMa42spAs[/media]

Anime I've heard is safe for kids/ watched by myself that I think is okay for kids
IGPX
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCv6HZt5UyU[/media])
Bobobo-bobo-bobo
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESi8p-F_b1k&feature=related[/media])
Oban Star racers
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIKQBNlwhHA[/media])
Stitch! (Lilo and Stitch Anime)
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjKdVgFuUCg[/media])
Bamboo Blade
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMn-4Oc-vqA[/media])
Rurouni Kenshin
(there is some blood and violence but it isn't extremely severe) ([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZMmIRzIzo4[/media])
Angel beats (there is blood but not gorey)
([media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vhjfGS8bs[/media])

This post has been edited by BreBre716: 15 May 2012 - 06:12 PM

[Gwydion]

I unfortunately don't know a lot of terribly recent stuff, but there are a few slightly older shows I can think of (aside from the obvious Digimon/Pokemon/etc type, which certainly wouldn't be bad either).

Princess Tutu - My personal favorite "girly" anime. I don't recall anything I wouldn't want a 10 year old seeing, though it has been a while since I've seen it. I don't know if a stream is available, but it was put out on DVD.
Kodocha - A bit older, but a good shojo nonetheless. It's funny and cute, and Sana is great both subbed and dubbed. I also don't know if this one is streaming anywhere, and I actually don't even remember if it was all released on DVD, but even if not, the first half is well worth the watch.
Shugo Chara - Admittedly I haven't seen much of the anime, and it's been a while since I read any of the manga, but based on my limited memory I'd recommend it. I believe it's on Hulu, but I'm not sure.
Hikaru no Go - Easily one of the best anime I've seen, and there's nothing objectionable in it. Also, it's currently subbed on Hulu (dub not recommended... ;; ). Possible downside would be an 8/10 year old might get bored too easily by all the Go playing.
Mythical Detective Loki - Kind of weird, but it's a fun little show with amusing characters. Again, I don't know if it's streaming, but it was put out on DVD.

As for NEW stuff, only 5 episodes are out, but maybe Tsuritama? It's bright, colorful, has fun characters, and so far is safe for kids (also streaming on Crunchyroll), though like with HnG, there's a chance the overall fishing theme could bore younger kids.

[linlindesu]

Marmalade Boy may be a bit risque for the 8-10 crowds

studio ghibli stuff would be perfect and since they are only films, it'll be easier to keep their attention.

[dorkatlarge]

Den, it sounds like you remember arcade games. I've been able to play authentic cabinet versions of Galaga and Frogger at my local Gameworks, and I'm sure that there's even more classics at the Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield.

...Anyway, you mentioned Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's works. But I don't know how many you've seen. As of this writing, most of the catalog is readily available on dual language DVD, and some are also on Blu-Ray. There's classics such as My Neighbor Totoro and Castle in the Sky (Laputa), all the way to recent movies such as Spirited Away, Ponyo, and Secret World of Arrietty.

You might want to watch Mamoru Hosoda's movies. This director made a version of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in 2006, and followed it up with Summer Wars. I enjoyed the latter movie quite a bit. I'd consider it a family movie, as there is very little violence, and the one bath scene is completely innocent. The dub track is pretty good, though it may have some gratuitous swearing.

Some of CLAMP's series are appropriate for kids. The group has created some fairly innocuous shows such as CLAMP School (aka CLAMP Campus Detectives), Magic Knight Rayearth, Angelic Layer, and Cardcaptor Sakura. These four shows are cute and have mild violence. The last of the four has more GLBT characters than one might expect, but it remains quite worksafe.

There's a lot of kid-appropriate content officially streaming on Crunchyroll. If you choose to watch shows for free, you get standard-definition streaming video with advertisements. Paying for a subscription will give you better video quality and no ads. Consider watching series such as two seasons of Digimon, My Ordinary Life, Pretty Cure, Sherlock Hound, and many more.

If you looked around ACen a bit, you might have noticed a few K-on! cosplayers. The original comics were serialized in a seinen magazine, but they're far from being obscene (some cursing, a few implications that characters might be lesbian/bisexual). The first K-on! TV series is a rather good adaptation, and it's appropriate for just about all audiences. The dual-language DVDs are now available in a fairly inexpensive collection. It might be a bit dull, since it's a slice of life show...

Some years ago, the Anime Cafe had a Parent's Guide. Unfortunately, like most of the site, it hasn't been updated in years.

Gwydion, on 15 May 2012 - 05:10 PM, said:

Kodocha - A bit older, but a good shojo nonetheless. It's funny and cute, and Sana is great both subbed and dubbed. I also don't know if this one is streaming anywhere, and I actually don't even remember if it was all released on DVD, but even if not, the first half is well worth the watch.

Funimation released 52 of the 102 episodes. I watched the first 26 episodes on VHS fansubs. It's based on a manga series that was ten volumes long. The manga series has an ending, but I don't think the TV series actually got as far as that ending... In my opinion, Kodocha is a rather good show. It can be hyperactive and funny one moment, and then genuinely dramatic the next.

Gwydion, on 15 May 2012 - 05:10 PM, said:

Hikaru no Go - Easily one of the best anime I've seen, and there's nothing objectionable in it. Also, it's currently subbed on Hulu (dub not recommended... ;; ). Possible downside would be an 8/10 year old might get bored too easily by all the Go playing.

I watched all 75-odd episodes of Hikaru no Go (it was one of the last shows I watched on VHS fansubs). It's not exactly an exciting show... no violence, no outrageous comedy, no flashy or cute characters. Would I recommend it? Definitely. As long as you're patient and can pay attention, it's worth your time.

...Hopefully this post didn't run too long. Thanks for reading...

[BreBre716]

@linlindesu -Marmalade boy is only risque for two parts Meiko liking her teacher and when Miki think Yuu had sex with the American girl who's name i can't remember, hmmm perhaps the spouse swapping might be odd...

@dorkatlarge- ha! Summer Wars. Great suggestion. What the second half of the Digimon movie should have been

[Washu Takahashi]

Oh, thought of another one It's sorta old-ish and not that well-known though. Called Kaleido Star. About a girl from Japan who travels to America to join this epic circus. It's one of my personal favorites, and meant for young children.

This post has been edited by Washu Takahashi: 16 May 2012 - 07:35 AM

[BreBre716]

Washu Takahashi, on 16 May 2012 - 06:31 AM, said:

Oh, thought of another one It's sorta old-ish and not that well-known though. Called Kaliedo Star. About a girl from Japan who travels to America to join this epic circus. It's one of my personal favorites, and meant for young children.

THAT WAS A GREAT ONE

[The Phantom Tapper]

A couple that pop into my head are Azumanga Daioh, and Princess tutu (which someone already mentioned), Pretear, and and Card Captor Sakura. All four of these should be appropriate for young girls with some mild swearing in the first two I stated.

[obakasan]

BreBre716, on 16 May 2012 - 07:19 AM, said:

THAT WAS A GREAT ONE

I have both seasons of Kaleido Star, and it is indeed not too bad and it is relatively easy to follow. My only gripe deals with some of the inaccuracies in terms of how a professional theater company would operate in "real life." None would endanger their performers or audiences by pushing as hard as they do in that story. You don't turn out a complex performance with a mere one or two weeks of rehearsals... Cirque du Soleil for example can take one to two *years* to rehearse a show.

I also find it interesting how Japanese people and families seem to be able to just jet over to the US for a quick short visit and jet back almost the same day...

Yeah, it's for the sake of the story... not meant to be real life. But...

Sorry, I just had to comment...

One series that comes to mind is Oh, My Goddess!. Something of a "classic" series. Some of the characters dress kinda scantily though.

Bamboo Blade maybe.

The Crest of the Stars/Banner of the Stars series.

Please Teacher.

Nadia: Secret of Blue Water (but watch out for the nude scenes...) Japan has a different attitude about some things, like when it comes to admitting boys and girls are built differently. They don't hide it.

Another thing that can recommendations difficult is I find a fair number of what appear to be "kid oriented" anime can sometimes take an unexpected dark turn.

[otakupunzal]

DN Angel
Preater (its my first shoujo anime...its really good anime for me when i was a kid)
Angel Beats ( I highly recomended this, my mom also like this anime, she usually doesn't like watching anime and she admits its really good story)
Fairy Tail (there is a lot of action but its probably okay for them to watch this because there is not much violent in this)
Ouran high school host club (its shoujo anime and comedy...they gonna love this show...but if they want some more for it...i suggest they read the manga)
Special A ( i have a the same reason on ouran high school host club)
MyselfxYourself (i don't know if they like this anime but its inspiring anime for me)
Nadja (this anime is hard to find the english sub or dub but its good)
Mermaid Melody (its really good for kids who likes some fairy tale story)
Black Butler or Kuroshitsuji (this anime is very popular this years...even guys like them....but the manga has a different story so i suggest they watch anime and read the manga)

[den]

wow you guys are awesome, I know we have some of the mentioned titles but you have helped me put together a good search list. my girls are always watching my old pokemon, sailor moon and Oh My Goddess dvd's but I know they are craving more but a lot of my collection is a little above them (try explaining Evangelion to a 7 year old lol)and like I said I don't really stay current because there have been so many titles over the past 20 years but you guys have all been a really big help thank you!

[Monica Rial #1 Fan]

Just finished Best Student Council, and it definitely qualifies for kid viewing. Definitely the type of anime the whole family can enjoy together. Funny, sweet, charming, and pretty free of anything that would make it not kid friendly.

[BreBre716]

den, on 16 May 2012 - 11:09 PM, said:

wow you guys are awesome, I know we have some of the mentioned titles but you have helped me put together a good search list. my girls are always watching my old pokemon, sailor moon and Oh My Goddess dvd's but I know they are craving more but a lot of my collection is a little above them (try explaining Evangelion to a 7 year old lol)and like I said I don't really stay current because there have been so many titles over the past 20 years but you guys have all been a really big help thank you!

you're very welcome

[Noiz]

Any Miyazaki movies are great!

[rondo]

Noiz, on 12 July 2012 - 06:01 PM, said:

Any Miyazaki movies are great!

Princess Mononoke may be the one I'd hold off on until they are a little older.

[sentinel28a]

rondo, on 13 July 2012 - 09:18 AM, said:

Princess Mononoke may be the one I'd hold off on until they are a little older.

I agree. Seeing the Forest God get its head blown off and then turn into a tentacle monster would've scared the hell out of me as a kid. That's more for a 12 and up crowd.

I'm not sure about Oh My Goddess. Sure, Keiichi and Belldandy have a cute fluffy romance going on, but there is definitely an undercurrent of sex there too. Remember that Urd's initial purpose is to get both of them laid, and Urd's usual stripperific attire isn't something all that appropriate for kids. Teenagers would like it, but kids would be confused or bored.

Most of Azumanga Daioh would be okay, and the adult humor in the series would go over kids' heads anyway. You might want to skip the summer beach house episode where a drunk Nyamo explains sex to the cast (true, there's no words being spoken, but the symbolism and the looks on everyone's face might be hard to explain), or when Osaka goes to wake Yukari up with a butcher knife.

I'm looking at my manga/anime shelf right now and realizing that none of what I own is kid-friendly. Don't show kids Evangelion unless you want them to end up on the top of tall buildings with sniper rifles.

Ben Da Mad Irishman
"I know! Let's show them Barefoot Gen!"