Japanese Animation: From Boruto to Fire Force, 5 series with family on DNA!

Summer is still in full swing and while some are just going on vacation, others are already back to work. Be that as it may, many people are really wondering which series to catch up on during the summer and which Japanese anime series to absolutely watch.

Looking for cult series to watch, alone or with the family? Discover five recommendations made by the editors of AlloCiné, five anime that are suitable for the whole family, but which you can enjoy just as much as an adult!

Slam Dunk, the flagship series of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in the early 90s, follows the adventures of young Japanese college basketball players. Don’t expect acrobatic and incredible techniques from both Olive and Tommy (Captain Tsubasa), as the tone of this series is firmly aimed at realism.

One of the best-selling manga of all time, Slam Dunk is still popular today, and is soon to be released with a new live action movie directed by the manga’s author, Takehiko Inoue.

from the age of 10

What will they like?

• Crazy basketball games and intense pace
• Colorful characters, starting with the protagonist Hanamichi Sakuragi
• Many humorous features of the series

What can scare them:

• Sakuragi’s sanguine character
• Knowledge of the basketball world is a plus
• A few street fights and sometimes very committed basketball matches

A direct sequel to Naruto and Naruto Shippūden, Boruto is also considered an ideal gateway for audiences who didn’t grow up with the iconic 2000s series. His son Boruto begins his shinobi training.

The time of fooling around will be short-lived for the teenager when dangerous dangers come his way. Armed with supernatural powers, Boruto will have to show everyone that he is indeed a worthy successor to his famous father!

from the age of 10

What will they like?

• A brave and courageous character to identify with
• Impressive battles
• An immersive and exciting world

What can scare them:

• Ruthless and cruel villains
• Heroes are often in mortal danger
• Many references to the world of Naruto

Its alien teacher, murderous college kids, and a countdown to humanity’s survival… On paper, Assassination Classroom might seem as weird as its octopus-headed hero. But its plot, for both children and adults, is much more intelligent and sophisticated than another stand-up comedy.

Over the course of fifty episodes, follow the unusual daily lives of these young students who are called upon to kill their teacher, the future trigger of the apocalypse. Like these little dummies, you can only fall in love with this quirky teacher and her story. An amazing adventure, perfect to discover with the family.

from the age of 12

What will they like?

• An atypical and terribly charming hero
• Strange and strange situations
• The values ​​of love, respect and perseverance are conveyed

What can scare them:

• The overarching theme of murder
• Presence of knives and firearms
• Its bittersweet ending, which can traumatize the younger

Less well-known than other flagship series of the 2000s, such as One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach, Toriko is still an anime that is considered a cult. This series follows the adventures of a gourmet hunter who is determined to travel the world to discover rare creatures in order to create the most special gastronomic menu.

Although his name is not necessarily known to the general public, Toriko has a special adventure with the characters of One Piece and Dragon Ball in a special episode that unfortunately is not released in France!

from the age of 10

What will they like?

• A series that doesn’t take itself seriously
• A confident and ultra-strong hero
• A world we will discover as the episodes progress

What can scare them:

• Jokes are sometimes tasteless
• It’s not always cute to have monsters
• Carnivorous theme of the series, especially for kids who don’t eat meat

Fire Force takes you to a dystopian Tokyo where a strange burning phenomenon is destroying the population. To combat this scourge, fire brigades, gifted with incredible powers that can control fire, plunge headlong into the flames to save as many people as possible. A young recruit named Shinra plans to use his job as an opportunity to avenge his mother’s disappearance…

Its fight scenes, well-thought-out script and colorful animation are the perfect ingredients to make this adaptation a success. Add to that a good dose of welcome humor and you have a great anime to discover with the kids.

from the age of 12

What will they like?

• Strong and brave characters
• Dynamic action scenes
• A beautiful tribute to the Fire Soldiers

What can scare them:

• The excruciating principle of instant human combustion
• The sometimes oppressive atmosphere associated with fires
• Nightmarish apparitions of human torch demons