Anime shows your parents can watch.
That’s the goal of this post. Nothing more, nothing less.
As someone new to anime it might seem impossible to do this. Even to someone who’s more familiar with anime.
But there are anime shows for everyone. All ages. Because anime is as diverse as any other entertainment medium.
It’s just “judged” in a way that makes it seem as if it’s not.
Let’s get to it.
Anime to watch with parents:
1. If It’s For My Daughter
If It’s For My Daughter is a wholesome anime series. Focused on Dale and Latina.
A human father and a demon daughter.
Dale adopts Latina after finding her in a forest by herself. She lost her parents.
The ONE major highlight of this anime is the father-daughter bond. And the family vibes you get.
It’s an emotional ride, even if short. But worth every drop of what the anime brings to the cup!
Mild violence.
2. Bamboo Blade
Bamboo Blade is an anime about martial arts. More specifically, kendo.
The main characters are
The
It’s such a forgotten anime series these days and underrated.
3. Wonder Egg Priority
Wonder Egg Priority is an anime you can watch with your parents. It has a lot of realistic elements to it, and isn’t too overboard with violence or anything considered “inappropriate”.
In fact, Wonder Egg Priority is on point and hits the sweet spot for that.
In a nutshell, the anime tackles concepts of suicide, but in a
Unique anime series.
4. Cells At Work
Cells At Work might have blood, but it’s not the violent or extreme kind. The anime is about biology and how your cells work in your body.
Red blood cells, white blood cells, the whole lot. It’s not just
Never did I think an anime with accurate science could be so good and even comedic.
It’ll surprise your parents without a doubt.
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5. Kokoro Connect

Kokoro Connect is a
Each one is put through a trial of challenges that pushes some of them close to the edge (emotionally), and at other times: threatens their friendship.
It’s not “violent” but it is thought provoking, clean, and good enough for all ages.
Watch it with your family.
6. Inari Kon Kon
Inari Kon Kon is another anime I feel is forgotten these days. It’s a Seinen/rom com type of series.
With fantasy elements.
Inari Fushimi has been visiting a shrine since childhood, and one day ends up meeting Lady Uka, A woman who watches over it.
Only Inari and her brother can see this goddess.
There are a lot of moving parts to this series, but what you end up with is
The Seinen element gives it a level of maturity as well.
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7. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear is another
Yuna is basically thrown into the gaming world, seemingly forever. And that’s where everything takes place.
Since she’s good when it comes to business, she becomes an asset to the people of this world. And builds a lot of business relationships.
Wholesome anime series.
8. Flying Witch

Flying Witch is one of the BEST shows to show your parents. It’s about Makoto Kowata, a girl who visits her family in the countryside.
Even though the anime is in the magic genre, it’s light on the magic, and heavy on the laid back vibes and chilled atmosphere.
I don’t see how anyone couldn’t watch this and not feel at peace during the whole series.
Good anime to relax to.
9. You’re Under Arrest

Natsumi and Miyuki are part of the Tokyo police force.
One is the “brains” and the other is the “muscle”, making them the perfect team to take down criminals. They’re well-known as a duo.
Despite how old this anime is, the quality is surprisingly good and it’s clean enough to show any parent.
Gotta love the
10. Heaven’s Design Team
Heaven’s
God made the world, and the concept here is he sees it as too much headache to create every little thing.
To make things easier for himself, he gives the task to “Heaven’s
Released in 2021, the anime carves out its own lane and is originally from a
11. Hell Girl

The Hell Girl, Ai Enma, appears before anyone if summoned after 12AM. And if you’ve written down the name of the person you hate.
It’s a
It’s deep, meaningful and realistic. Highlighting some of the darkest parts of human nature, without being obscene about it.
12. Clannad

Clannad is a legendary
Don’t worry, it’s still the kind of anime you can watch with your parents.
Though the anime does go from fun, chilled, silly and “slightly” meaningful… To deep, heartbreaking, sad and depressing all at once.
It’s relatable to both parents and anyone in general (especially as far as
13. ReLife

This is more of a “grown up”
He gets the chance to start over and make a change. And the story takes off from there.
Life lessons,
You’ll love it.
14. Alice And Zouroku

A 60 odd year old florist adopts a young girl named Sana (who escapes from a laboratory that held her captive).
Along the way, she learns what it means to be loved, cared for, laugh, and be part of a loving family.
100% appropriate to watch with family.
15. The Journey Of Elaina
The Journey Of Elaina is exactly that. Elaina’s the journey, the main character, and the things she see’s and documents along the way.
Sometimes it’s weird stuff, other times it’s life changing, or life threatening. And other times it’s
Just like any intentional journey a person starts in real life.
Similar to Wonder Egg Priority, the anime hits a sweet spot and should be fine with your parents.
Depending.
16. Ghost Hunt
Ghost Hunt is one of the very few ghost anime series in existence. You won’t find too many of them.
This anime is made by J.C Staff, and is about Mai Taneyama. A girl who ends up working for a company involved with exorcising ghosts from people’s homes and buildings.
There’s genuine shock value in this anime, and it CAN make you jump the further you get into it… As things get weirder and creepier.
Decent anime, and worth watching.
17. Laughing Under The Clouds

Historical/fantasy series about three brothers: Tenka, Sora and Chuutarou.
They have no parents, so the eldest takes care of the youngest. Playing the role of father, mother AND brother.
It’s only short too (12 episodes) and it’s safe to watch.
Honorable Mentions:
- A Place Further Than The Universe.
- Lovely Complex.
- Land Of The Lustrous.
- Kanon.
- The Garden Of Words.
- Little Witch Academia.
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