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Best Kodomomuke anime, ranked

Every Kodomomuke anime in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (1969–2014). 24 titles, led by Doraemon (7.69). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

Doraemon

1979Top: Cultural 9.5

Ojamajo Doremi

1999Top: Character 8.5

Digimon Adventure

Digimon Adventure

1999Top: Cultural 9.0

Chibi Maruko-chan

Chibi Maruko-chan

1990Top: Cultural 9.5

Pretty Cure (Futari wa Precure)

Pretty Cure (Futari wa Precure)

2004Top: Cultural 9.0

Crayon Shin-chan

Crayon Shin-chan

1992Top: Cultural 9.5

PriPara

2014Top: Character 8.0

Aikatsu!

2012Top: Cultural 8.0

Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)

Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)

2003Top: Cultural 8.0

Pokémon

1997Top: Cultural 9.8

Ojarumaru

1998Top: World 7.5

Hamtaro (Tottoko Hamtaro)

Hamtaro (Tottoko Hamtaro)

2000Top: Cultural 8.0

Sgt. Frog (Keroro Gunsou)

Sgt. Frog (Keroro Gunsou)

2004Top: World 7.5

Inazuma Eleven

2008Top: Cultural 8.5

Yo-kai Watch

2014Top: Cultural 8.5

Beyblade (Bakuten Shoot Beyblade)

Beyblade (Bakuten Shoot Beyblade)

2001Top: Cultural 7.5

Sazae-san

1969Top: Cultural 10.0

Kiteretsu Daihyakka

Kiteretsu Daihyakka

1988Top: World 7.2

Cardfight!! Vanguard

Cardfight!! Vanguard

2011Top: Cultural 7.5

Atashin'chi

2002Top: Character 7.5

Jewelpet

2009Top: Cultural 7.0

Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Bakugan Battle Brawlers

2007Top: World 7.0

Tamagotchi!

2009Top: World 6.5

Duel Masters

2002Top: Cultural 6.0

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FAQ

What is the best Kodomomuke anime?: Doraemon (7.69) ranks #1 among Kodomomuke anime on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 24 Kodomomuke anime ranked?: Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying Kodomomuke anime by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.