Anime shows your parents can watch. That’s the goal of this post. Nothing more, nothing less.
As someone new to
But there are
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 slice of life
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
It’s an emotional ride, even if short. But worth every drop of what the
Mild violence.
2. Bamboo Blade
Bamboo Blade is an
The main characters are girls, with boys as side characters (except the Sensei).
The girls are trained to participate in tournaments, so the sports vibe is for real. With no fan service or any unnecessary innuendo.
It’s such a forgotten
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3. Wonder Egg Priority
Wonder Egg Priority is an
In fact Wonder Egg Priority is on point and hits the sweet spot for that.
In a nutshell the
Unique
4. Cells At Work
Cells At Work might have blood, but it’s not the violent or extreme kind. The
Red blood cells, white blood cells, the whole lot. It’s not just educational, it’s ENTERTAINING.
Never did I think an
It’ll surprise your parents without a doubt.
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5. Kokoro Connect

Kokoro Connect is a slice of life/mystery
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
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 Goddesses.
There’s a lot of moving parts to this series, but what you end up with is wholesome, and more emotions than expected.
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 wholesome slice of life series. With an Isekai element.
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
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
I don’t see how anyone couldn’t watch this and not feel at peace during the whole series.
Good
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
Gotta love the classic animation style as well.
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10. Heaven’s Design Team
Heaven’s Design Team is a comedic series that’s educational, similar to Cells At Work.
God made the world, and the concept here is he see’s it as too much headache to create every little thing.
To make things easier for himself, he gives the task to “Heaven’s Design Team” to do the work of coming up with ideas he approves of.
Released in 2021, the
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 psychological/horror show that’s not as bloody as others, but it’s portrayed in a way that showing your parents shouldn’t be an issue.
It’s deep, meaningful and realistic. Highlighting some of the darkest parts of human nature, without being obscene about it.
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12. Clannad

Clannad is a legendary romance, slice of life series at this point. And is one of the innovators of the whole “wholesome romance turned dark” element.
Don’t worry, it’s still the kind of
Though the
It’s relatable to both parents and anyone in general (especially as far as romance and relationships).
13. ReLife

This is more of a “grown up” slice of life series about Kaizaki Arata. A 27 year old NEET (not in employment or education/training) who’s struggling to find work and live his life.
He gets the chance to start over and make a change. And the story takes off from there.
Life lessons, educational. The
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 educational and silly.
Just like any intentional journey a person starts in real life.
Similar to Wonder Egg Priority, the
Depending.
16. Ghost Hunt
Ghost Hunt is one of the very few ghost
This
There’s genuine shock value in this
Decent
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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