Mirza Aaqib Beg
Anime has become a ubiquitous source of entertainment that provides something for people from all walks of life. While it dares to investigate the terrifyingly dark and ambiguous aspects of human nature on one end of the spectrum, it also offers heartwarming tales that have life-changing lessons in them on the other. This is why anime in the present generation has fans from all age groups. Needless to say, many anime films and shows are directed towards the young ones, carrying morals for them to learn and visuals for them to admire and imagine. Here, we bring you the best anime for kids on Amazon Prime.
10. Sinbad: Night at High Noon and the Wonder Gate (2016)
‘Sinbad: Night at High Noon and the Wonder Gate’ is the third of the ‘Sinbad’ anime adventure film franchise, inspired by the ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ folktales. Directed by Shinpei Miyashita, the film follows Sinbad and Sara as they search for the latter’s comrades. Sara reveals how her father’s wizard apprentice, Galip, killed her family and their peaceful kingdom. Soon, the Magic Lamp reveals to them a passage to the Wonder Gate that is supposed to lead them to the land of ancestors, which appears only in the Night at High Noon. However, going there won’t be an easy feat as Galip’s soldiers block Sinbad and Sara’s way. Entertaining in a way made for kids, the movie is filled with morals and stunning visuals. It can be streamed here.
9. Medabots (1999-2004)
Based on the eponymous Imagineer role-playing video game, ‘Medabots’ is set in a future where Medabots and Robattles are a craze. It follows elementary school student Ikki, who somehow manages to buy an old model Medabot named Metabee. While they initially face trouble interacting with each other, a strong friendship soon bonds the two, and they start taking part in Robattles, sharpening their skills while also dealing with the evil forces of the Rubberobo Gang. To join Ikki and Metabee in their quests, you can stream the visually stunning and action-packed anime drama right here.
8. The Wonderland (2019)
A coming-of-age fantasy adventure flick directed by Keiichi Hara, ‘The Wonderland’ is based on the 1988 children’s story ‘Chikashitsu Kara no Fushigi na Tabi’ (‘Strange Journey from the Basement’) by Sachiko Kashiwaba. The film follows young Akane, who discovers she is the Goddess of the Green Wind. Soon, she encounters Hippocrates, an alchemist, and his assistant, Pippo. Together, they set off on a journey to find the prince who can save the fantastical world of Wonderland by bringing rain and restoring the water. With all things new and magical, including cat people, large sheep, and fairies, ‘Wonderland’ is a must-watch for kids. It can be streamed here.
7. The Adventures of Bernie (2021- )
The Adventures of Bernie (French: ‘Les Aventures de Bernie’) is an animated spinoff of Olivier Jean-Marie’s ‘Zig & Sharko.’ Created by Alexandre Simard, Mathieu Peters-Houg, and Lucille Briand, the series follows Bernie, the hermit crab, who searches for a way to return to his best friend Zig after getting lost in the ocean. This happened after Sharko, the shark, fired him for trying to help Zig the hyena eat Marina the mermaid. How Bernie uses his genius intellect to figure out a way back to his island is what we find out in this series. ‘The Adventures of Bernie’ can be streamed here.
6. Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver (2000- 2001)
‘Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver’ is the third season of the ‘Pokémon’ anime franchise. It follows Pokémon trainers Ash Ketchum and his friends Misty and Brock as they embark on a thrill-filled adventure across the Johto region to defeat other trainers, collect Gym Badges, and compete in the Johto League. However, they need to be careful as the villainous Team Rocket is following them, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Based on Satoshi Tajiri’s pair of role-playing games, the ‘Pokémon’ anime franchise is what majorly contributed to the worldwide success of anime at the turn of the 21st century. You can stream ‘Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver’ here.
5. Captain Tsubasa (1983 – 1986)
Tsubasa is just another ordinary kid when he is introduced to the sport of soccer. While it is a fun recreational sport for people his age, and his peers treat it that way, soccer slowly becomes an obsession for the young boy who wants to be the best at any cost. Because of his zeal for the sport, Tsubasa moves to Nankatsu City with his mother, where the excellent elementary school soccer teams offer incomparable opportunities for the growth of the young boy.
But unlike the previous players he has played with, Nankatsu’s soccer teams are filled with uniquely talented individuals who will push Tsubasa to become the best version of himself. As he sets out to become the best, he makes friends along the way. However, Tsubasa’s dream of representing Japan in the World Cup is not an easy one, and it will test him every step of the way. Feel free to watch the anime here.
4. Tenkai Knights – Rise of the Knights (2013 -2014)
The alien planet of Quarton is home to robots known as Tenkai, who have the ability to transform into living bricks. When the ruthless Lord Vilius decided to get the source of Tenkai for his own evil goals, the planet was thrown into a brutal war as Commander Beagle led the Corekai Soldiers to fight the malevolent forces. Vilius’ Corrupted Army looked undefeatable until Bravenwolf, Tributon, Valorn, and Lydendor, who are collectively known as the 4 Legendary Tenkai Knights of Quarton, waged a brutal battle against him and ended up saving the planet.
Now, eons into the future, Guren Nash, Ceylan Jones, Toxsa Dalton, and Chooki Mason, four ordinary teenagers on Earth unbeknownst to the brutal history of Quarton, find an interdimensional portal that takes them to the alien planet. There, they are told that they have been selected as the new Legendary Tenkai Knights and that Vilius and his corrupted army have returned to fulfill their unfinished mission. This marks the beginning of an unexpected and dangerous adventure for the new heroes of Quarton as they put their lives on the line to save the innocent inhabitants of the alien planet. Feel free to watch the anime here.
3. Sonic X (2003 – 2005)
When Doctor Eggman, with his evil robots and machines, tries to harm one of their friends, a group of anthropomorphic animals put their lives on the line to save one of their own. But in the process, they end up mysteriously transported to planet Earth, where they are separated from each other.
A young boy named Chris Thorndyke saves Sonic the Hedgehog and decides to help him reunite with his friends. He ends up getting so involved in their affairs that he even helps them put up a fight against Eggman, who has set his eyes on the powerful Chaos Emeralds. The action-packed and hilarious adventures of these anthropomorphic animals and Chris is loved by countless fans across the world. You can find all the episodes here.
2. Beyblade: Metal Masters (2010 – 2011)
‘Beyblade: Metal Masters’ is a fantasy anime series that is based on Takafumi Adachi’s Japanese manga series titled ‘Beyblade: Metal Fusion,’ which in turn is inspired by Takara Tomy’s popular franchise of the same name. A continuation of ‘Beyblade: Metal Saga,’ the series follows Gingka, who is crowned as the Battle Bladers Championship after defeating Ryuga and his dark Bey L-Drago. But as he rises to prominence, he catches the eyes of opponents across the world who wish to get a chance to defeat him. This leads to a global competition by the WBBA that is focused on enlisting top talents from different countries so that one of them can be chosen as the next challenger for Gingka. Feel free to watch the anime here.
1. Monster Racher (1999- 2000)
Studio TMS Entertainment’s ‘Monster Racher’ also known as ‘Monster Farm: Enbanseki no Himitsu’ is an action-adventure fantasy anime inspired by the video game franchise of the same name by Tecmo. The anime recounts the story of Genki Sakura, a dedicated gamer who loves playing Monster Rancher video games as much as he can. Through his fierce competitive spirit and determination, he manages to win an important tournament, after which he is awarded a special CD.
Genki is told that he can use it to unlock a unique monster. So, without wasting any time, he immediately heads home excited to embark on new adventures in the game world. But for some mysterious reason, Sakura ends up getting transported to the world of Monster Rancher. Luckily, soon after his arrival, he meets and becomes friends with monsters Mochi, Suezo, Golem, Tiger, and Hare and a girl named Holly. He later finds out that the monster Moo is on the loose, and the only way to stop him is to revive the Phoenix. But will Genki and his friends be able to do it? To find out, you can watch the anime here.
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