Kodomo no Jikan (TV)

Stop what you’re doing and experience Kodomo no Jikan. The TV series is a feel-good, heartwarming ride—you’ll laugh, smile, and genuinely enjoy spending time with these characters. It’s charming, funny, and full of energy, and I can’t help but love it.

But the manga… the manga takes everything to another level. It dives deep into the characters’ backstories and motivations, making even “unlikable” characters like Reiji understandable and relatable. Every chapter grips you, there’s not a dull moment, and the ending is deeply satisfying. It’s bold, confrontational at times, and unforgettable—a story that challenges you while filling you with genuine emotion.

I sincerely hope a brave studio ... someday completes the adaptation—call it Kodomo no Jikan Ultimate, like Hellsing Ultimate. Until then, I’m incredibly grateful to have experienced both the anime and the manga. Together, they create a beautiful, layered, and heartwarming story that I won’t soon forget.

Damnnnn... this anime is stressing me out! It feels like an emotional roller coaster in some ways. The character design is decent, not bad. The ending music is catchy I love it. Voice acting is good as well especially Mimi's voice actress. However, if you live in western side of the world I couldn't recommend this anime to you. It tries to portray a situation where grown-ups don't understand kids, using Aoki's mistake as an example. That being said, I actually learned something from this show. Despite the stress, I really enjoyed the show. While a third season seems unlikely.

Character Design: 8/10
Voice Acting: 7.5/10
Music: 8/10
Story: ... 6/10

I wish I could say I never watched this. There were moments I awkwardly chuckled when the show was almost funny or so painfully depraved that I had to laugh.

A person I was interested in wanted to share their favorite anime with me and I wish I just said no to this one. What an uncomfortable experience. I can't think of who the target audience for this would be other than people who like shock factor content or are into underage anime characters.

If you're into shock humor or hypersexualized underage characters I think you could find this anime enjoyable. Y'all are suspicious but you do ... you I guess.