Need recs for my little brother

I myself only got into anime around 13/14, but my little brother (11) started showing interest bc of his friends. I'm trying to push him into it as I'd prefer him watch something with a plot as opposed to brainless yt shorts on the daily. I'm more of a mystery/sometimes action fan, so I need some recommendations for some pg (ish) shows, maybe action or high school/slice of life type. Thanks in advance.

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affnn2026-01-15 21:03

My 10 year old kid loved Mob Psycho 100 when I had him watch it on a bad-weather day recently. A few mild swears, but IME that just makes it more exciting for kids of that age.

No-Initiative17732922026-01-15 22:30

Good to know, I remember one punch man being one of my first and I know it's similar to mob psycho so I'll definitely put him on. Thanks

Touko_Sumi2026-01-15 21:04

Keijo

kingdevil6522026-01-15 21:05

Spy x family

Castle in the sky

Shaman King

Usual_Election57562026-01-15 21:08

He's ready for berserk

(tell him to watch saiki K)

DreadJackal_2026-01-15 21:09

Needless

Uma-apreciator2026-01-15 21:12

Uma Musume Cinderella Gray

CantaloupeNo66962026-01-15 21:14

Made in abyss.

It’s cute animation and the characters are young children. Very visually pretty and it’s definitely a mystery.

Please DO NOT actually watch this. It’s mentally scaring.

Lostfromlight772026-01-15 21:16

High school dxd

slur-muh-wurds2026-01-15 22:25

Many of us were into Naruto and DBZ at the time, so perhaps those or something modern and comparable

No-Initiative17732922026-01-15 22:32

He's shown interest in og Naruto, it'd be amazing if I got into it, especially since it's on Netflix now. Thanks

slur-muh-wurds2026-01-15 22:46

That's perfect, then. It has a pretty good hook starting from ep 1. Good luck.

QuietlyObservering2026-01-16 00:36

Based on his age + combination of nice shows that might grab his attention, try looking into:

My Hero Academia
Natsume's Book of Friends
Spy x Family
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Hope those were of help. :)

Alone-Meeting28622026-01-16 23:38

No Hunter X Hunter?

QuietlyObservering2026-01-18 08:24

No. I dont think themes of violence and abuse of that level are suitable for an 11 year old. Do you?

Alone-Meeting28622026-01-18 08:37

You see violence.

I see action, adventure, character development, fighting against fate no matter how impossible things feel, facing your fears and accepting your weaknesses, etc…

It’s entertainment not a snuff film.

(edit: well snuff films are entertainment to some people too- scratch that part…)