Good Cleaner/Family-Friendly Anime
None of the series/movies on this list contain any graphic sex, ecchi content/nudity, strong language, graphic violence, incest, etc. They would not exceed a light PG-13 in terms of film ratings.
Ghibli films are a given and are not listed here for the sake of redundancy. With the exception of Princess Mononoke, they would all be on this list, and it is highly recommended you watch all of them you can.
Ghibli films are a given and are not listed here for the sake of redundancy. With the exception of Princess Mononoke, they would all be on this list, and it is highly recommended you watch all of them you can.
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- CreatorKanata KonamiStarsNoriko HidakaHidenobu KiuchiSatomi KôrogiThe story follows a cute little cat named Chi and her fun family friendly adventures.No objectionable content. Would rate G as a film. Subtitled only.
- DirectorIsao TakahataStarsKazuko SugiyamaKazuo KumakuraYoshiko ÔtaA Papa Panda and his son escape from the zoo in search of a home and find one with a little orphan girl. The pandas decide to stay with her and become her new family. They, then, find a lost circus tiger and help him find his way back.No objectionable content. Would rate G if submitted to the MPAA.
- CreatorRitsuko KawaiStarsKurumi MamiyaEllen KennedyChris KalhoonThe story of hamsters who get together at meetings to talk about their adventures.No objectionable content. Would rate G as a film.
- StarsKana MotomiyaSaki OnoAya UchidaJapari Park is an untamed paradise where many humanoid animals, known as "Friends," live their everyday lives in all corners of the natural environmental park. One lazy afternoon in the Savannah area, the energetic Serval encounters a peculiar new Friend. Curious, she swiftly takes down the Friend, named Kaban, to try and discover what species she is. To Serval's disappointment, not even Kaban herself knows the answer. The two become friends and set out on a grand adventure through the many habitats, landmarks, and attractions of Japari Park. Their destination is the park library, where they hope to shed some light on Kaban's identity. Along the way, they meet many other Friends, looking into their lives and helping them out. However, they soon begin to uncover the sinister reality behind the park and their own existence.No objectionable content. Would rate G as a film. Subtitled only.
- DirectorKyohei IshiguroStarsSomegorô IchikawaHana SugisakiMegumi HanA meeting and romance starts between two people with communication issues - a boy who wears headphones and uses haiku poems, and a girl who wears a mask and only does online videos.
- DirectorYô YoshinariStarsMegumi HanFumiko OrikasaMichiyo MuraseInspired by a magician named Shiny Chariot, the lively Akko Kagari enters the Little Witch Academy with the dream of one day becoming as cool and great as her idol.Some mild fantasy violence and peril. Would rate a mild PG if submitted to the MPAA.
- StarsMinami ShinodaEri SuzukiShinsuke SugawaraYoung witch Makoto moves to the beautiful countryside to live with her distant relatives and study witchcraft.No bad language, fanservice, or violence. The only objectionable thing is the older sister's occasional drinking to excess/being seen with a flushed face. Would rate a mild PG as a film.
- StarsRoland Angelo CrisoloLee EddyShannon Chan-KentPetite Princess Yucie is the story of a 17 year old girl stuck in a 10 year body. She wants to become an adult so she enters in the platina princess competition. She will have to compete with princess from other realms, hell, heavens, the spirit world, the fairy world and Yucie representing the human worldInfrequent use of "crap" and "suck" in the English dub. Mild comic violence/slapstick and some low-cut outfits. Would rate a mild PG as a film.
- DirectorDaisuke NishioHirotoshi RissenLeiji MatsumotoStarsRomanthonyThomas BangalterA continuation of the story told in the Daft Punk music videos "One More Time," "Aerodynamic," "Digital Love," and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger."No bad language. Occasional mild fantasy violence. Would rate a mild PG if submitted to the MPAA.
- StarsEri SuzukiAi KayanoShizuka ItouOriginally from a big city, Futaba Ooki spends most days cataloguing her life through pictures on her phone. Upon moving to a seaside town, she gazes out over the vast expanse of sea and quickly becomes captivated by its endless possibilities. Unbeknownst to Futaba, her quiet contemplation catches the attention of local diving enthusiast Hikari Kohinata. Finding herself in the same class as Futaba the next day, Hikari is drawn to her quiet and shy demeanor and affectionately nicknames her Teko, sparking a tender friendship. Struggling to adapt to the change of pace in her life, Futaba finds herself strung along by Hikari's vast energy and passion for diving. Together, they join the school diving club, led by their homeroom teacher Mato Katori. With Hikari by her side, Futaba works to earn her diving certification while experiencing new friendships and possibilities.One use of "d*mn" in the official subtitles. Mild slapstick. Rare mild sexual innuendo relating to breast size. An adult character smokes on occasion. Would rate a mild PG as a film. Subtitled only.
- DirectorMamoru HosodaStarsRebecca HallDaniel Dae KimJohn ChoA young boy encounters a magical garden which enables him to travel through time and meet his relatives from different eras, with guidance by his younger sister from the future.Brief mild violence involving a young boy hitting/pinching a baby girl; however, he is scolded and this behavior is clearly condemned. Some occasional mild threat and a brief scary image. Officially rated PG by the MPAA for "thematic elements including scary images."
- DirectorMasakazu HashimotoStarsYô ÔizumiMaki HorikitaNana MizukiLayton and Luke are caught up in an adventure, when a masked figure steals an entire opera house and forces those in attendance to play a high-stakes game. The winner will receive eternal life, but it could mean death for the losers.No bad language. Some occasional mild fantasy violence and peril. An adult character comically overflows their wine glass. Would rate a mild PG if submitted to the MPAA.
- DirectorYasuhiro YoshiuraStarsJun FukuyamaKenji NojimaRie TanakaIn a not too distant future, a young man's outlook on his home android begins to change after tracking the android's behavioral log to a mysterious cafe.Infrequent use of "d*mn" and "h*ll" in the official dub and subtitles. Brief mild sexual innuendo. Would rate a mild PG if submitted to the MPAA.
- StarsAmber Lee ConnorsJill HarrisDavid MatrangaA disillusioned resident of a post-apocalyptic world happens upon the former employee of a planetarium, a cheerful robot who is unaware of the devastation outside.Infrequent use of "d*mn" and "h*ll" in the official dub and subtitles. Some mild/implied violence, no blood. Brief alcohol use. No fanservice whatsoever. Would rate PG as a film.
- StarsHiro ShimonoKana HanazawaMonica RialIn the middle of class at a certain school, a diligent student, has her in-class life turned upside-down when her next-door desk mate "Seki" creates intricate activities to play at his desk during class.Infrequent use of "d*mn" and "b*stard" in the official subtitles. Rare mild sexual innuendo relating to a girl's misinterpretation that a boy and a girl are dating. Would rate PG as a film. Subtitled only.
- CreatorYoshitoshi AbeStarsRyô HirohashiJunko NodaEri MiyajimaA young girl is reborn as an angel-like creature called a haibane, with no memory of who she once was.Infrequent use of "d*mn" in the official dub and subtitles. No real violence, but some imagery and thematic material may frighten young children. A main character smokes throughout most of the show. Would rate PG as a film.
- DirectorMakoto ShinkaiStarsRyunosuke KamikiMone KamishiraishiRyo NaritaTwo teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they are swapping bodies. Things manage to become even more complicated when the boy and girl decide to meet in person.Some brief comic breast humor relating to a male waking up in a girl's body. Some mild threat/peril. One use of "d*ck" in the official subtitles. Brief adult smoking/alcohol use. Officially rated PG by the MPAA for "thematic elements, suggestive content, brief language, and smoking."
- StarsMinori MatsushimaKazuhiko InoueMakio InoueThe life of Candy, a little orphan girl, and her friends.No bad language, unless you have a poor translation. Occasional mild violence and peril; blood is rarely seen. Rare mild sexual innuendo. Adults are sometimes seen smoking/drinking. Would rate PG as a film. Subtitled only.
- CreatorHajime YatateStarsEmi NittaAya UchidaPileWhen news gets out that the school is going to close due to poor numbers of new students Honoka and several of her friends rally together and form a school Idol group in order to prevent the school from closing.No bad language. Mild slapstick. Occasional mild sexual innuendo involving one girl comically groping another. Would rate PG as a film.
- StarsLiam O'BrienSam RiegelRachael LillisDestiny or delusion? It's a hilarious roller coaster of laughter and confusion when Taishi, the ultimate otaku, drags his friend Kazuki into the swirling world of ambition, hatred, and love-the world of fan comics. Poor clueless Kazuki must sink or swim when he's dumped straight into the middle of a massive comic convention. Lost amidst hoards of buyers, sellers, and cosplayers, Kazuki is about to be baptized by fire, all in order to lead him toward his true calling: to take over the world through fan comics. Meanwhile, Kazuki's childhood friend Mizuki isn't about to let him be dragged from his normal life without a fight. But will she be able to stop the addictive draw of the new world that lies before Kazuki? Little by little, Kazuki is slipping down the path towards destiny-and Taishi is shoving him every step of the way.Infrequent use of "d*mn" and "h*ll" in the official dub and subtitles. Occasional mild sexual innuendo referring to skimpy outfits, and a brief scene in which two boys try to take inappropriate photos of a cosplayer (they are scolded/shamed for their actions). Would rate PG as a film.
- StarsHaley Joel OsmentMichelle RodriguezPeter CullenIn the year 2048, a popular sport called the Immortal Grand Prix (IGPX) showcases teams of humans piloting mechanized fighting suits on an amplified racing track.Infrequent use of "d*mn" and "h*ll" in the official dub's first season* and the subtitled version. Occasional mild violence. Would rate a PG as a film.
*The second season's dub has more profanity, including more frequent use of "d*mn", "h*ll", and "b*stard", as well as rare use of "a*s" and "b**ch". - StarsAsami SetoMamoru MiyanoAi KayanoChihaya meets a boy named Arata, a talented karuta player who thinks that she has a potential to become a great player. Chihaya then takes on a new dream of becoming Japan's best karuta player.Infrequent use of "d*mn" and "h*ll" in the official subtitles. One off-hand, jarring use of "t*ts" in a recap episode (episode 16) that can be skipped. Would rate a hard PG as a film.
- StarsDaisuke OnoSuzuko HaraNozomi FurukiA proud young calligrapher is punished for punching a critic by being sent to a faraway island in the east coast of Japan. But as he meets and lives with the island's friendly people, his attitude begins to improve.Infrequent use of "d*mn" and "h*ll" in the official dub and subtitles. No violence beyond mild slapstick and one repeated-seen punch. Some occasional mild sexual innuendo about a character's love for boys love comics. A minor character gets drunk. Would rate a hard PG/light PG-13 as a film.
- StarsTakahiro SakuraiJessica BooneChris PattonA duck turned girl with magical powers must help save a prince from an unfinished fairy tale.Infrequent use of "d*mn" and "h*ll" in the official dub and subtitles; one memorable use of "b*stard". Some mild fantasy violence and peril/dark moments, especially in the second half. The main character is sometimes nude when transforming back from a duck; however, none of her anatomy is drawn/fully seen. Would rate a hard PG/light PG-13 as a film.
- StarsTomoko KanedaYuki MatsuokaChieko HiguchiA humorous and highly unpredictable animated series following a group of high school girls and their teachers.Infrequent use of "d*mn" and "h*ll" in the official dub and subtitles. Mild slapstick. Occasional mild sexual innuendo referring to breast size, a girl's crush on another, and a male teacher who is fond of high school girls (nothing ever happens and he is shamed for his actions). An adult teacher gets drunk on occasion. Would rate a light PG-13 as a film.
- StarsMamiko NotoQiege QinKaren StrassmanOne newcomer red blood cell just wants to do her job. Between bacteria incursions and meeting a certain white blood cell, she's got a lot to learn.Quite violent; however, all the violence is fantasy/against viruses in the human body. The show's educational value may make the violence worth it for parents of preteens. (It'll keep them engaged, that's for sure.) Occasional bad language such as "d*mn", "h*ll", and "b*stard". Would rate a light PG-13 as a film.
- StarsRika KinugawaKaede HondoAsami TanoA young singer dies and becomes a zombie. She is put in a musical group with other zombie singer girls as part of a campaign to save the world.Some occasional mild violence and comic horror imagery; no gore or anything seriously frightening. Occasional mild language includes 'd*mn', 'h*ll', 'a*s', and infrequent use of 'b**ch'. Brief bathing scenes that are not intended for fanservice. Would rate a light PG-13 as a film.