Best Japanese Family TV Shows
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Best Japanese Family TV Shows
TOP TV Shows: Stepmom and Daughter Blues (2018), SpongeBob SquarePants (1999), Steven Universe (2013), Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2012), One Punch Man (2015), My Hero Academia (2016), Camp Lazlo (2005), Violet Evergarden (2018), Assassination Classroom (2013), Noragami (2014), La Grande Maison Tokyo (2019), Shinchan (1992), Dragon Ball Super (2015), Blue Exorcist (2011), Kill La Kill (2013), ONI: Thunder God's Tale (2022), Captain Tsubasa (2018), Adventure Time (2010), Black Clover (2017), K-On! (2009).
List of Best TV Shows
Genre: Drama, Family
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Eight-year-old Miyuki lost her mother several years ago and has since lived with just her father, Ryoichi. One day, she is suddenly introduced to Akiko, who is to be her new mother. Akiko uses her stellar business skills to try to win the little ...
Style:
light, captivating, entertaining, romantic, inspirational
Plot:
stepmother stepdaughter relationship, family relations, parents and children, relationship vs career, father daughter relationship, kids and family, family life, stepdaughter, lifestyle, male female relationship, career, serious illness ...
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a ...
Style:
humorous, not serious, adult animation, anime, sitcom ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, teens, pre-teens, family outing ...
Plot:
friendship, optimism, underwater, fast food, talking animal, imaginary, best friend, asexual, absurdism, disorder, escapades, boat ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s ...
Place:
pacific ocean
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Genre: Animation, Short, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 11 min.
TV show
Story:
A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
Style:
touching, captivating, stylized, offbeat, witty ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, teens, pre-teens, family friendly ...
Plot:
supernatural ability, gem, goodhearted, danger, intergalactic, heroes, supernatural, save the world, youth, alien, imaginary, escapades ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min.
TV show
Story:
Intergalactic warrior Star Butterfly arrives on Earth to live with the Diaz family. She continues to battle villains throughout the universe and high school, mainly to protect her extremely powerful wand, an object that still confuses her.
Style:
captivating, exciting, sincere, semi serious, anime ...
Audience:
kids, pre-teens, teens, teen fantasy, preschool
Plot:
princess, good versus evil, friendship, teenage life, magic wand, butterfly, magical girl, youth, family relations, imaginary, high school life, portal ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Follows Jimmy Neutron, his faithful robotic dog, Goddard, and his eclectic friends and family as they experience life in Retroville. Jimmy is a typical kid, who just happens to be a genius. He creates gadgets to improve his everyday life, but his ...
Style:
not serious, feel good, humorous, exciting, 3d animation ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, pre-teens, family friendly, teens
Plot:
mad scientist, boy, male protagonist, hi-tech, inventions and discoveries, mischievous children, everyday life, experimenting, experiment, gadget, friends, buddies ...
Time:
2000s, 21st century
Is relevant?
221K
Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Saitama is a hero who only became a hero for fun. After three years of “special” training, though, he’s become so strong that he’s practically invincible. In fact, he’s too strong—even his mightiest opponents are taken out with a single ...
Style:
anime, feel good, entertaining, humorous, parody ...
Audience:
teens, family friendly, pre-teens, kids
Plot:
superhero, battles, monster, martial arts, supernatural, absurd humor, fight, cyborgs, karate, fantasy world, direction and purpose, violence ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
People are not born equal, a realization that 4-year-old Midoriya Izuku faced when bullied by his classmates who had unique special powers. Izuku was one of the rare cases where he was born with absolutely no unique powers. This did not stop Izuku ...
Style:
anime, exciting, entertaining, sincere, humorous ...
Audience:
teens, pre-teens, preschool
Plot:
superhero, heroes, training, school, heroism, friendship, teamwork, rivalry, fight, high school life, tournament, supernatural power ...
Time:
2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
asia, japan
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Camp Lazlo! is an American animated television series created by Joe Murray. The series was released on July 8, 2005, in the United States and was released on November 1, 2005, in the United Kingdom. The show features a Boy Scout-like summer camp ...
Style:
feel good, not serious, humorous, cult classic, hilarious ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing
Plot:
mischievous children, scout, goofy hero, buddies, misfit, fish out of water, friends, camp counselor, monkey, teenage girl, teenager, deja vu ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Edward and Alphonse Elric's reckless disregard for alchemy's fundamental laws ripped half of Ed's limbs from his body and left Al's soul clinging to a cold suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers scour a war-torn ...
Style:
anime, exciting, serious, manga, stylized ...
Audience:
teens, kids, pre-teens, adult, preschool
Plot:
technology, supernatural, alchemy, siblings relations, curses spells and rituals, alchemist, imaginary, heroes, genocide, evil, brother brother relationship, escapades ...
Time:
1910s, 2020s
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Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
The war is over, and Violet Evergarden needs a job. Scarred and emotionless, she takes a job as a letter writer to understand herself and her past.
Style:
anime, touching, captivating, serious, psychological ...
Plot:
letter, female protagonist, love, child soldier, relationships, war, loss of loved one, travel, trauma, slice of life, self discovery, orphan ...
Place:
thailand
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Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
The students of class 3-E have a mission: kill their teacher before graduation. He has already destroyed the moon, and has promised to destroy the Earth if he can not be killed within a year. But how can this class of misfits kill a tentacled ...
Style:
anime, humorous, exciting, captivating, disturbing ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
education, fight, superhuman powers, school, battles, murder, monster, fate of humanity, teacher, friendship, superhuman, underdog ...
Is relevant?
22K
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
The world consists of two parts: the near shore and far shore. The near shore is the place where people reside, while the far shore is the place for deities and ayakashi, which are emotional fragments that can posses humans and cause trouble. So it ...
Style:
anime, exciting, suspense, humorous, captivating ...
Audience:
teens, pre-teens
Plot:
deity, friendship, supernatural, ghost, drastic change of life, god, goddess, curses spells and rituals, spirit, love and romance, exorcist, sword fight ...
Place:
japan
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Family
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Natsuki Obana (Takuya Kimura) is a chef, specializing in French cuisine. He runs a restaurant in Paris that has earned 2 stars from Michelin Guide. Natsuki Obana is confident, but he suffers from pressure trying to attain 3 stars. An unexpected case ...
Style:
entertaining, disturbing, captivating, emotional
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
cooking, restaurant, chef, ambition, determination, passion, teamwork, cooking competition, cookery, escapades, cooking and food, workplace ...
Place:
tokyo, paris france
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
Shin-chan, the boy next door, is a walking disaster, creating chaos wherever he goes. With the body of a child and the mind of an adult, Shinchan is wreaking more havoc than any child before. Shin-chan is carefree, optimistic and gets excited about ...
Style:
anime, ecchi, seinen
Audience:
kids
Plot:
surrealism, sister, kindergarten, parents, town, slice of life, family relations, mother, father, life, dog, children ...
Place:
japan
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Set just after the events of the Buu Saga of Dragon Ball Z, a deadly threat awakens once more. People lived in peace without knowing who the true heroes were during the devastating battle against Majin Buu. The powerful Dragon Balls have prevented ...
Style:
captivating, anime, suspense, exciting, suspenseful ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
battles, fight, dragon ball, rivals, warrior, villain, father daughter relationship, friendship, father son relationship, training, heroes, martial arts tournament ...
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 54 min.
TV show
Story:
A story that begins when a husband, who lost his beloved wife ten years ago and lost the meaning of life, and his daughter are unexpectedly reunited with their wife/mother. As his wife is reborn as a ten-year-old elementary school student, the ...
Style:
romantic, touching, dramatic, entertaining, captivating ...
Plot:
family relations, japanese wife, japanese girl, japanese man, daughter, japanese woman, little girl, family life, wife, japanese schoolgirl, girl, reincarnation ...
Place:
japan
Is relevant?
Genre: Family
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Keisuke Yoshimaru is a screenwriter, but instead of working, he is responsible for all household chores. On the other hand, Keisuke's wife, Nami, is a popular novel writer under the name "Ririko Kōsaka". Nami is the breadwinner with ...
Style:
sincere, entertaining, captivating, romantic drama
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
screenwriter, supportive spouse, slice of life, relationships, ambition, husband wife relationship, spouse, japanese wife, daydreamer, creative process, writer's block, marriage ...
Place:
japan, tokyo
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Genre: Animation, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Japan
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Humans live in the world of Assiah, demons in Gehenna. The two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other, but demons still possess creatures in Assiah in spite of this. The humans who can fight these demons are known as exorcists. Rin ...
Style:
anime, exciting, captivating, tense, suspenseful ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
supernatural, exorcist, demon, danger, anger, school, rivalry, friendship, curses spells and rituals, heroes, exorcism, imaginary ...
Place:
japan
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Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
The story centers around two fiercely fighting schoolgirls, Ryuuko Matoi and Satsuki Kiryuuin. On a campus ruled by force, a transfer student wielding a Basami sword brings about upheaval.
Style:
anime, exciting, atmospheric, manga, captivating ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night, adult
Plot:
supernatural ability, friendship, sister sister relationship, high school, murder, social relations, danger, uncover truth, good versus evil, escapades, schoolgirl, violent content ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
japan, africa
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 177 min.
TV show
Story:
In a mystical world of Japanese gods and spirits, a courageous girl strives to follow in her mysterious father's footsteps and find her true powers.
Style:
3d animation, epic fantasy, computer animated, epic, mysterious ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
monster, magical, japanese mythology, god, legend, youkai, girl, magic, exploration, life, boy, power ...
Place:
japan
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family, Sport
Country: Japan
Duration: 22 min.
TV show
Story:
The passionate story of an elementary school student whose thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the love of soccer. 11-year-old Tsubasa Oozora started playing football at a very young age, and while it was mostly just a recreational ...
Style:
anime, captivating, exciting, disturbing, inspirational ...
Plot:
soccer, football team, football player, football, competition, tournament, coming of age, team, teenager, school, follow your dream, direction and purpose ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Germany
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
Told in eight parts, Islands tells the story of Finn, Jake, BMO and Susan Strong leaving Ooo and traveling across the ocean to solve the mystery of Finn's past. During their trip, they unlock secrets, encounter various creatures, make new ...
Style:
exciting, feel good, captivating, surreal, humorous ...
Audience:
kids, teens, pre-teens, family outing, family friendly ...
Plot:
friends, imaginary kingdom, imaginary, young heroes, buddies, creature, king, escapades, princess, boy, youth, post apocalypse ...
Time:
2010s
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Asta and Yuno were abandoned together at the same church, and have been inseparable since. As children, they promised that they would compete against each other to see who would become the next Emperor Magus. However, as they grew up, some ...
Style:
anime, exciting, entertaining, humorous, captivating ...
Audience:
teen fantasy
Plot:
direction and purpose, battles, friendship, magical, jousting, orphan, fantasy world, wizard, magic, magician, sword, chosen one ...
Time:
18th century, 16th century
Is relevant?
6K
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Music
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Rock n' Roll may never die, but the Sakuragoaka Girl's High School Light Music Club might not be here to stay unless would-be drummer Ritsu Tainaka can find three more members to replace the graduated seniors. Determined to see that the ...
Style:
anime, humorous, realistic, semi serious, stylized ...
Audience:
teens, pre-teens
Plot:
music band, music, friendship, friends, high school, student life, high school life, youth, social relations, teenage life, coming of age, shyness ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
japan, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
When she was a little girl, Atsuko "Akko" Kagari saw a magic show performed by a witch named Shiny Chariot. From that day on she wanted to be just like her. Enrolling at Luna Nova Magical Academy and having no magical background, can she ...
Style:
anime, captivating, exciting, stylized, adult anime ...
Audience:
kids, pre-teens
Plot:
magic, supernatural, friendship, wizard, school, high school life, witch, magical girl, wizards and magicians, magician, adaptation, high school friend ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
On his first day of high school, Kyon meets an eccentric girl named Haruhi Suzumiya, who announces to the class that she is interested only in meeting aliens, time travelers, and espers. Discontent with the selection of afterschool clubs presented ...
Style:
anime, semi serious, captivating, humorous, entertaining ...
Audience:
pre-teens, teen drama
Plot:
time travel, slice of life, female protagonist, teenage girl, student, supernatural ability, high school, school club, schoolgirl, strong female lead, secret movement, danger ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
japan, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Robotic cat Doraemon is sent back in time from the 22nd century to protect 10-year-old Noby, a lazy and uncoordinated boy who is destined to have a tragic future. Doraemon can create secret gadgets from a pocket on his stomach, but they usually ...
Style:
anime, captivating, humorous, light, educational ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
anthropomorphism, time travel, environmentalist, environmental, cat, environment, time traveler, adaptation, doraemon, gadget, surrealism, robot ...
Time:
future
Place:
japan, south korea
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
After losing both parents in a fatal plane crash, teenager Ryuuichi Kashima must adjust to his new life as the guardian of his younger brother Kotarou. Although Ryuuichi is able to maintain a friendly and kindhearted demeanor, Kotarou is a reserved ...
Style:
shoujo, anime, feel good, sincere, humorous ...
Audience:
teens, kids
Plot:
parenting, high school life, friendship, society, slice of life, school, siblings, orphan, high school, school club, tragedy, babysitter ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
japan
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Once upon a time, there was a witch named Elaina. Inspired by her favorite book, Elaina ventures out to see the world she's read so much about. Like a leaf on the wind, she travels from one country to another, looking to sate her ...
Style:
anime, light, entertaining, captivating, reflective ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
witch, travel, slice of life, magic, fantasy world, female protagonist, adventurer, exploration, road trip, lifestyle, storytelling, self discovery ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
In 2012, the world allegedly comes to an end at the hands of a human-made virus, ravaging the global populace and leaving only children untouched. It is at this time that vampires emerge from the recesses of the earth, likely followed by age-old ...
Style:
anime, captivating, exciting, disturbing, dark fantasy ...
Audience:
teen fantasy
Plot:
vampire, vampirism, battles, friendship, weapons, sword, post apocalypse, demon, vengeance, supernatural power, supernatural, fight ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
tokyo, japan
Is relevant?
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