Anime Like Hanamaru Kindergarten(2026)

If Hanamaru Kindergarten left you wanting more, you're in the right place. 10 fan-voted recommendations across Slice of Life, Childcare and more.

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School Babysitters

School Babysitters

7.90TV12 eps2018Brain's Base

After losing both parents in a fatal plane crash, teenager Ryuuichi Kashima must adjust to his new life as the guardian of his younger brother Kotarou. Although Ryuuichi is able to maintain a friendly and kindhearted demeanor, Kotarou is a reserved toddler still too young to...

Slice of LifeChildcareIyashikeiSchool
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Sweetness & Lightning

Sweetness & Lightning

7.53TV12 eps2016TMS Entertainment

Since the death of his wife, Kouhei Inuzuka has been caring for his young daughter Tsumugi to the best of his abilities. However, with his lack of culinary knowledge and his busy job as a teacher, he is left relying on ready-made meals from convenience stores to feed the little...

GourmetSlice of LifeChildcareIyashikei
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Mitsuboshi Colors

Mitsuboshi Colors

7.42TV12 eps2018SILVER LINK.

Residing within Tokyo's district of Ueno are the Colors, three individuals who protect their city by performing good deeds and aiding their community. Or, at the very least, they pretend to be the city's defenders. In reality, the Colors are just three young girls: the shy Yui...

Slice of LifeCGDCTIyashikeiShounen
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Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan

Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan

7.70TV13 eps2021Studio Blanc.

In the studio of the morning childrens' show "Together with Mama," a crew of miserable adults prepares their facades of amicable smiles and cheerful exteriors to educate a group of innocent preschoolers. In the middle of it stands Uramichi Omota, a former gymnast who can't help...

ComedyAdult CastGag HumorShowbiz
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Tadaima, Okaeri

Tadaima, Okaeri

7.76TV12 eps2024Studio Deen

Hoping for a fresh start, househusband Masaki Fujiyoshi, his spouse Hiromu, and their toddler son, Hikari, move to a new neighborhood. The couple's union was frowned upon by many due to Masaki's status as an omega—a secondary gender that allows an individual to give birth. Even...

Boys LoveSlice of LifeChildcare
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Chitose Get You!!

Chitose Get You!!

6.21TV26 eps2012SILVER LINK.

Chitose is an 11-year-old girl who is madly in love with an older guy named Hiroshi. He works at the town hall right next to the school and Chitose spends every day relentlessly pursuing him. Can Chitose ever convince Hiroshi to go out with her?

ComedyRomanceSchoolSeinen
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Potemayo

Potemayo

7.35TV12 eps2007J.C.Staff

Sunao Moriyama finds a strange but cute creature that he names Potemayo. Potemayo starts following him everywhere, usually riding on top of his head. His discovery becomes the center of attention in his class at school. Soon after, a similar creature appears, and is named...

ComedySchoolSeinen
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Chibi☆Devi!

Chibi☆Devi!

6.95TV75 eps2011SynergySP

Sawada Honoka is a 14-year-old girl who is very timid. She easily gets bullied by other classmates. Honoka is a non-believer in God, Angels, and Devils. Though one day, a devil baby was dropped into her room while she was sleeping. What will Honoka believe in now? (Source:...

Slice of LifeSupernaturalChildcareMythology
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Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost

Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost

7.13TV12 eps2022Project No.9

Fushihara-san spends most of her time stuck in front of her office computer, regularly toiling at overtime like a corporate slave, even after all her coworkers have gone home. Noticing her unhealthy situation, a ghost in the form of a little girl rumored to haunt the building...

ComedySupernaturalWorkplaceShounen
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Wataten! an Angel Flew Down to Me

Wataten! an Angel Flew Down to Me

7.25TV12 eps2019Doga Kobo

College student Miyako Hoshino is quite shy around other people. She mostly spends her time in her room making cosplay outfits. When her fifth-grade sister Hinata brings her classmate Hana Shirosaki home, Miyako instantly becomes captivated with Hana's cuteness. Miyako tries...

ComedyCGDCTOtaku Culture

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Hanamaru Kindergarten?

Fans who liked Hanamaru Kindergarten tend to recommend School Babysitters, Sweetness & Lightning, Mitsuboshi Colors the most. If you're into Slice of Life and Childcare, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Hanamaru Kindergarten worth watching?

Hanamaru Kindergarten has a 7.26 on MAL from 105,349 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.

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