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Alternative anime to Demon Slayer suitable for 9 year old? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Luckaneer@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/anime@lemmy.ml

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My daughter has picked up an interest in Demon Slayer, however having watched a little I think it's too violent/mature.

I'd love to foster her interest in these things, by trying out an alternative anime that hits similar notes while being more age apropriate.

Any recommendations?

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[–] Ludrol@szmer.info 16 points 1 year ago

Maybe look into "little witch academia"

[–] Spoony 13 points 1 year ago

Could try Spy x Family. Still action, but less explicit in its depictions of violence (though there is still violence), and overall wholesome story / message.

[–] yumpoplala@kbin.social 11 points 1 year ago

My 8 year old has been watching Demon Slayer and loving it. But she had a "gateway show" to get into that -- InuYasha. She saw me watching InuYasha and started watching it with me and then became addicted to that. I think that set the bar for what kind of anime she likes, , and so watching Demon Slayer seemed like some kind of natural progression. Anyway, it really depends on the kid, but if they can watch cartoon violence and not get freaked out, then it should be fine.

[–] rainy@reddthat.com 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Any Studio Ghibli movie seems to be age appropriate and has a female protagonist featured in most: Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, Totoro, Spirited Away, Ponyo

[–] Smash@lemmy.self-hosted.site 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah.... Graves of the fireflies

[–] bonedaddy@mander.xyz 4 points 1 year ago

It's old by now but I'll chime in with Cardcaptor Sakura.. I enjoyed that as a kid at a similar age.

[–] mo_lave@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Spy x Family

A Silent Voice - has some serious/mature themes but someone your daughter's age can understand

Bocchi the Rock

[–] MrFunnyMoustache@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think Bocchi is a good recommendation, especially if the kid has social anxiety themselves. Though since one of the supporting characters is an alcoholic, I think parents should consider the maturity of the child and decide if they think some background explanation is needed.

[–] Smash@lemmy.self-hosted.site 1 points 1 year ago

K-On! would be a way better choice...

[–] amethyst@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Bofuri is surprisingly good! Not in any way serious in tone, since it all takes place in an MMORPG, but some good action scenes, especially in the first season.

Pretty sure it's completely kid friendly (no fan service or other anime weirdness.)

[–] Bananigans@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I'm going to second this. The fights are still pretty action packed + there's a derpy looking flying turtle.