Kodomo
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Kodomomuke anime (子供向けアニメ?) is a Japanese term that literally means "animation directed towards children". It refers to a genre of Japanese comics (manga) and cartoons (anime) that are aimed at a younger audience than "shonen" and "shojo" material. However, for many non-Japanese fans of these media, the name is cut to simply "Kodomo".
Kodomo works are noted for stories that are usually (and covertly) very moralistic and teach children how to behave as good and considerate people.
Examples of "kodomo" works include:
- Doraemon. A story about a boy and his cat-like robot from the future that has come to keep the boy out of trouble.
- Astro Boy. A story about a robot boy, and his adventures.
- Soreike! Anpanman. A story about a hero whose head is made of bread and his food themed friends.
- Hamtaro. A story about a group of hamsters and their owners.
- Zenmai Zamurai. A story about a former thief turned samurai that goes around his village to do good deeds with a Dango sword.
Properties such as Ojamajo Doremi, Pretty Cure, and Onegai My Melody are magical girl series that can also be classified as "kodomo".
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