Sure, 'GeGeGe no Kitaro' has really cute yokai characters. For example, Kitaro himself is quite endearing with his unique appearance and kind heart. His friends like Nezumi - Otoko, who is a rat - like yokai, are also very interesting and have a certain charm in their design. They add a lot of cuteness to the spooky ghost stories in the anime.
Another is 'Natsume's Book of Friends'. While it's not strictly only about ghost stories, it has a lot of elements of spirits. Natsume can see yokai, and he inherits a book filled with the names of yokai. He spends his time trying to return these names, which leads to many encounters with different yokai, some of which are quite spooky but in a kid - friendly way.
One popular one is 'GeGeGe no Kitaro'. It features a young yokai boy named Kitaro who has adventures involving various ghosts and spirits. The anime has a lot of spooky elements but is still suitable for kids as it also teaches moral lessons.
I highly recommend 'Yo - Kai Watch'. It has a lot of cute and spooky yokai (Japanese spirits). The story follows a boy who gets a special watch that allows him to see and interact with these yokai. It's a great anime for kids as it combines fun adventures with the world of ghosts.
Another one is 'My Neighbor Totoro'. In this story, two sisters move to the countryside with their father. There, they encounter the big, furry Totoro. The story is full of magic and wonder as the girls interact with Totoro and other forest spirits. It's a simple yet extremely cute and charming story that has captured the hearts of many.
Sure. 'K-On!' is a great one. It's about a group of high school girls forming a light music club. The story is filled with their daily cute interactions, like practicing for concerts, having tea parties, and just goofing around in school. It has a really warm and fuzzy feeling throughout.
Sure. Some of these stories might have a moral lesson along with the ghost theme. They use the idea of ghosts in a non - threatening way, like a little ghost that teaches a child to be brave or kind. The clay animation is also appealing to kids as it looks more tactile and fun compared to other animation styles.
In 'Another', Mei Misaki is a very mysterious character. She has a connection to the strange events in the school and her presence adds to the overall eerie feeling of the story.
Sure. 'The Magic School Bus' series is a great example. It takes kids on wild scientific adventures with Ms. Frizzle and her class. They shrink to explore the human body or travel to outer space, making science really fun.
One funny bedtime story is about a puppy. The puppy always dreamed of flying like a bird. One night, it climbed onto the roof thinking it could jump and fly. But of course, it couldn't. However, it landed on a big pile of leaves which was very soft. It then realized that it could have fun right there on the ground. And it happily went back to its kennel and went to sleep.
Sure, 'My Little Pony' is a great choice for kids. It has bright colors, cute characters, and positive messages about friendship. The ponies in it are likeable and kids can easily relate to their adventures and relationships.