Anime Like Konoha-kun(2026)

Finished Konoha-kun and looking for something similar? Here are 20 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Music and Kids.

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Piplup Step

Piplup Step

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A music video from Project Pochama for the song Piplup Step by Serph featuring Zun, animated by coalowl. (Source: Anilist)

MusicKids
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Gauche the Cellist

Gauche the Cellist

6.90Movie1 epsOh! Production

The story concerns Gauche, a professional cellist. During rehearsals for a performance, he is scolded by the conductor because his playing is not good enough. His timing is off and he seems to have no "feel" for the music. Gauche returns to his lonely cottage and starts...

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Pokedance

Pokedance

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To commemorate Pokémon Day on February 27th, past Pokémon partners will gather and dance! A special animation MV Pokedance drawn by nine animators has been released! Everyone, try dancing too! (Source: Official YouTube Channel)

MusicKids
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It'll Be Fine!

It'll Be Fine!

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A special animation MV It'll be fine! featuring Piplup has been released! It's a special medley that connects the ending theme of the anime Pokemon Diamond & Pearl. (Source: YouTube)

MusicStrategy GameKids
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Paprika (Music)

Paprika (Music)

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Self-cover by Kenshi Yonezu, who was in charge of writing and composing original version song for Foorin. Paprika was written by Yonezu as part of the NHK Tokyo 2020 Support Song Project which was set up to cheer on everybody in the run up to 2020 and beyond.

MusicKids
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Pokémon: Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade

Pokémon: Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade

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Pikachu and its Pokémon friends gather for a very special event: the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta is giving a once-a-year performance at Lunatone Rock! As the full moon rises, the Melody Tree sprouts up from the stage, growing the Melody Berries that enhance Meloetta’s song. But...

AdventureComedyFantasyMusic
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Egao

Egao

6.42Music1 epsCoMix Wave Films

A young woman brought a hamster back to her apartment. While watching the cuteness of the hamster was enjoyable, she suddenly recalled her boyfriend she used to have... (Source: ANN)

Slice of LifeMusicKids
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Tsuki no Waltz

Tsuki no Waltz

6.40Music1 epsMadhouse

First "professional" animation work by Atsuko Ishizuka of MADHOUSE. It was done and broadcast as an episode of NHK's Minna no Uta.

MusicKids
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Gekka Bijin (Music)

Gekka Bijin (Music)

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Music video for the song Gekka Bijin by Wagakki Band that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The video was animated by Kousuke Sugimoto.

HistoricalMusicKids
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Anata no Koe

Anata no Koe

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Music video for the song Anata no Koe by Mone Kamishiraishi, that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program. The song was released as a single two days later. The video was animated by Ryouzou Oominato.

Slice of LifeMusicKids
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Koi Tsubomi

Koi Tsubomi

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An animated music video for Oku Hanako's song Koi Tsubomi.

FantasyMusicKids
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Chessboard

Chessboard

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Music video for the song Chessboard by Official HIGE DANdism that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

MusicKids
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Carol (Music)

Carol (Music)

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Music video for Keina Suda's single Carol. The short version of the music video was originally broadcast on NHK's Minna no Uta program during June and July of 2020. A full version was released on Suda's official YouTube channel on August 1, 2020.

MusicKids
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Tegami: Haikei Juugo no Kimi e

Tegami: Haikei Juugo no Kimi e

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A music video from NHK's Minna no Uta featuring a song by Angela Aki and art by Fruits Basket's mangaka. Based around 3 people as young children they sit down and write to their future self. They wish for the best and tell themselves to never give up faith or hope to always...

Slice of LifeMusicSchoolKids
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Tsubame: Rainbow Version

Tsubame: Rainbow Version

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Music video for the song Tsubame: Rainbow Version by YOASOBI and Midories that was featured on NHK's Minna no Uta program.

MusicKids
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Snorlax Sleeping!

Snorlax Sleeping!

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Project Snorlax has released the music video Snorlax Sleeping! for Snorlax and everyone who loves Snorlax! Everyone, please join us and post your tsukkomi! You can also download off-vocal sound sources! (Source: Official YouTube Channel)

MusicKids
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Hajimemashite, wo Atsumeyou.

Hajimemashite, wo Atsumeyou.

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Music video for the song Hajimemashite, wo Atsumeyou. It is the theme song for monpoké.

AdventureFantasyMusicKids
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Best Hit Music with Ham-Hams

Best Hit Music with Ham-Hams

6.04Music7 epsNippon Columbia

A music video direct-to-DVD release of Hamtarou. 7 songs were included with brand new animations.

MusicKids

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Konoha-kun?

Fans who liked Konoha-kun tend to recommend Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony, Piplup Step, Gauche the Cellist the most. If you're into Music and Kids, any of these are a solid pick.

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