Part of my blogging is about Anime shows I watch, or in some cases turn off after a few minutes. Usually my posts only include clean shows, but occasionally I will include some that were just so bad I couldn’t even get through one episode, and even then generally only because I had seen enough good ones to complete a single post.

This page is a collection of the good Anime shows I have found. What do I mean by good? I mean clean Anime. This does not include shows that had a good story but was filled with naked girls. I also include “mostly clean” shows in which they occasionally include some questionable material, such as brief “panty shots”, but it’s not the main purpose of the show. I also don’t include the show if I get the feeling they are doing it excessively. For example, in Kaze no Stigma there are a few scenes in the 24 episodes where the wind has blown the girls skirt up or messed up her clothes a bit so her bra is showing. These were quick shots to get the point across and not lingering shots, again, this is why I included them, however, I do mark these as “mostly clean” since they are not completely clean. I also try to note what instances might be objectionable.

If you are looking for good clean, wholesome Anime I hope this list will help you find some good shows. Most shows on this list I really enjoyed watching. There are a few that were just okay, but I usually mention that in the summary. All the artwork is also pulled from thetvdb.com so thanks to them and all their contributors for supplying some great artwork (and in some cases just really high quality dvd box scans).

Please note, I do not specifically check for language. However, as has been mentioned to me some parent’s are letting their kids watch shows recommended by me, I will make an effort to point out shows where I notice an excessive amount of cursing. That is sometimes difficult as often when I watch in Japanese with English subtitles, the curse words are translated as non-cursing (or maybe they just throw some in in the English language version). Please keep an eye on what is being watched in your house. I do my best to critique the content of the shows properly, but on second watchings I have at times noticed that I have missed stuff. And as always, I appreciate any feedback about things I might have missed so I can update the listings. If only this could be a full-time job I would be able to make sure everything is 100% accurate, but that would mean having even less of a social life than I do now.

Finally, and most importantly, this is not meant to be a nanny list. Don't take my word for it. I'm sure I have missed some things or there are things that I considered clean that you don't.

A Silent Voice

The choices we make in our past can haunt us for many years. Follow a young boy trying to escape his past and become someone new.

Movie length: 130 minutes
Content: Clean (visually and language, there may have been a few swear words but I don’t remember any).


Amnesia

I was intrigued by the show from the beginning. Very in-depth plot, you can’t just watch it to pass the time, you really need to pay attention.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Clean.


Angel Beats!

Absolutely awesome. Good comedy that makes you laugh at the absurdity of it all while still telling a story of people trying to figure out who they are.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Sexually clean, has a few gory scenes


Baby Steps

Very clean show about a boy’s attempt to become a pro tennis player. Recommended if you enjoy sports.

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 25
Content: Mostly clean (visually as well as language). One brief bath scene that doesn't really show much.


Bodacious Space Pirates

Good story about a high school girl trying to deal with being a student and a space pirate at the same time. I look forward to watching each new episode. Good potential for a second season.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 26
Content: Generally clean. Some questional parts at times, but nothing I don't already see on family time commercials.


Chihayafuru

Great clean show with a decent storyline. Follow five youths as they try to become Karuta champions. You get to learn something about Japanese culture too! Has some language but nothing graphic.

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 25
Content: Clean, but has some swearing throughout the show.


Clannad

I really enjoyed this show and have already watched it for a second time.

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 24
Content: Clean


Clannad: After Story

At times heart-breaking, but a wonderful show that makes me wish for a perfect ending in real life.

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 24
Content: Clean


El Cazador de la Bruja

Great show with some good story plots as well as some simply fun episodes. I really hope they someday make a season 2.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 26
Content: Mostly clean with some exceptions: There is some violence in it; One episode (if memory serves) is a bath scene with all the girls, not exactly fan service but not clean either.


Fairy Tail

A great show, with a great plot and great music to back it up. It’s hard to go wrong here!

Number of seasons: 8
Episodes per season: 48
Content: This is not "kid friendly" clean. Many episodes are completely clean, but a few random ones have questional content. However, compared to what is on during "family time" on cable, I would consider this in the cleaner category.


Flying Witch

Good easy-watching show about a ditzy girl learning to become a witch.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Clean visually. Subtitle language was clean, have not seen Dub yet.


From Up on Poppy Hill

Wonderful, kid friendly, movie that keeps adults entertained as well as children.

Movie length: 91 minutes
Content: Clean (visually and language).


Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet

Interesting show. That is about all I can say.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Generally clean.


Girls und Panzer

Fun, clean show. Good entertainment with a creative idea driving it all (tankery).

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Very clean.


Granblue Fantasy

Video game turned mostly clean Anime, follow a group that travel the fantasy world and try to find answers.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Mostly Clean visually and in language (subtitles, haven’t watched Dub).


Kanon

A thoroughly enjoying show powered by a great story and backed by good clean fun.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 24
Content: Clean


Kaze no Stigma

A show with an interesting use of the elements, good story with a decent amount of comedic relief to break it up.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 24
Content: Mostly clean. If I recall there are some underwear shots as Ayano is jumping around wielding her sword but I don’t recall anything extreme.


Kemono Friends

Really fun show about a girl in a wild animal park trying to find out how she came to be there.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Clean visually and in language.


Kokoro Connect

Enjoyed the show, wish it had been longer to explore in more detail some of these (somewhat) philosophical ideas.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Mostly clean, see full description for the discussion of the “unclean” parts.


Last Exile

Solid story with great animation. Thoroughly enjoyed watching and have already watched again.

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 26
Content: Very clean in Season 1. Dirty opening sequence in Season 2 but otherwise seems clean.


Log Horizon

Good show. Interesting plot development that grows with each episode. Lots of laughs

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 25
Content: Clean.


Love Live! School Idol Project

Good show. Nothing spectacular. Decent story of girls trying to save their school from closing.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Clean.


Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun

Great comedy about the repeated failures of a girl trying to confess her love for a boy who just doesn’t seem to get it.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Very clean.


MY love STORY!!

Very clean show about a huge (tall) high school boy and his tiny sweetheart.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 24
Content: Clean visually with a few mild scenes. Subtitle language was clean, have not seen Dub yet.


Myself; Yourself

Good story, good animation. Really enjoyed watching it.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Mostly clean


Non Non Biyori

Relaxing, comical and easy going show to watch, waiting for the second season.

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Mostly Clean, one scene in closing credits.


Oban Star-Racers

Weak plot and character development, but good show for passing the time.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 26
Content: Clean


One Week Friends

Nice, relaxing anime that has a good story and introduces you to some interesting characters and interesting concepts.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Clean.


Ouran High School Host Club

Really enjoyed this one. Very funny while being extremely clean. Intend to watch this one again sometime.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 26
Content: Very clean. Two of the characters (brothers) are “sort of” gay with each other though nothing ever happens – if this would bother you then don’t watch it, but it didn’t bother me at all.


ReLIFE

Really good show based on Manga about a 27 year old guy getting a chance to go back to high school for one year.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Clean visually. Possibly some mild language.


Sands of Destruction

Good clean show that offers 13 entertaining episodes with a story following 3 people who are trying(?) to destroy the world.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Completely clean, I always hesitate to recommend anything for kids without parents watching first, but I think it is clean enough to do so.


Servant x Service

Lots of good clean laughs brought on by a varied cast of misfits.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Completely clean


Silver Spoon

Really great show! Not a good choice for young kids but a very interesting storyline.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 11
Content: Clean, but maybe too bloody for young children


Sound! Euphonium

Perfectly clean show centering on classical music. Highly recommended if you have a love or appreciation of classical music.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Clean (visually content as well as language).


Spider Riders

A great kids show that still has entertainment value for adults.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 52
Content: Completely clean.


Squid Girl

Lots of comedic adventures as we follow Ika’s attempt to take over the surface world!

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Completely clean, I don’t recall anything in the entire show.


Sweetness & Lightning

Life as a single father of a 5 year old daughter can be difficult. Kouhei will need help from his friends to be successful in this new venture.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Clean visually and in language.


Tales from Earthsea

Another wonderful Ghibli movie about a troubled boy and a wizard trying to uncover what is wrong in the world.

Movie length: 115 minutes
Content: Clean (visually and language).


Tanaka-kun is Always Listless

Slow moving show about a lazy and carefree high school boy.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Visually clean, subtitle text was also clean.


The Boy and the Beast

A boy accidentally travels to the world of beasts and trains with his new master in kendo.

Movie length: 119 minutes
Content: Clean (visually and language).


The Cat Returns

Clean movie for kids with enough entertainment for adults as well.

Movie length: 75 minutes
Content: Completely clean, another kid movie that is very appropriate to watch with the kids.


The Garden of Words

Solid feel-good movie to watch if you are feeling down.

Movie length: 45 minutes
Content: Clean.


The Morose Mononokean

Fairly simple but clean show about a high-school boy who helps to exorcise (friendly) yokai.

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Clean visually and in language.


The Wind Rises

Great movie, really enjoyed watching it. Learn a bit about Japan’s aircraft history too!

Movie length: 126 minutes
Content: Clean (visually and language).


Tonari no Seki-kun – The master of killing time

Great clean show about killing some time at school instead of paying attention to lessons.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 21
Content: Clean (visually and language).


Toradora!

Good plot that develops throughout the entire shows run. Lots of laughs the whole way through.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 25
Content: Very clean


Tribe Cool Crew

Clean show about a group of five people and their street dancing, if you enjoy street dancing you will probably enjoy this.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 50
Content: Clean visually and in language (I have only watched up through episode 25 so far).


Vandred

Really enjoyed it. Good story and character development throughout the show. A welcome change from the usual “High School Anime”.

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Mostly clean, call it teen safe.


Wagnaria!!

Very entertaining show about a group of kids working at the same restaurant and their adventures.

Number of seasons: 2
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Clean.


When Marnie Was There

Another great kid friendly movie. A little slow to start but an interesting story once it gets going.

Movie length: 103 minutes
Content: Clean (visually and language).


Wish Upon the Pleiades

Amazingly clean show about magical girls. What more needs to be said? Not much plot, but still managed to draw me in and kept me wanting to watch the next episode.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Clean (visually clean and language was clean too).


Wolf Girl and Black Prince

Really funny show about a girl that can’t stop lying who gets herself blackmailed by her fake boyfriend.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 12
Content: Clean (visually clean, some bad language and inappropriate dialogue in subtitled version).


www.Wagnaria!!

Extremely funny show about the off-center employees at a family restaurant.

Number of seasons: 1
Episodes per season: 13
Content: Clean visually and in language.