Educational Anime

Inside the human body, roughly 37.2 trillion cells work energetically 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Fresh out of training, the cheerful and somewhat airheaded Sekkekkyuu AE3803 is ready to take on the ever-so-important task of transporting oxygen. As usual, Hakkekkyuu U-1146 is hard at work patrolling and eliminating foreign bacteria seeking to make the body their new lair. Elsewhere, little platelets are lining up for a new construction project. Dealing with wounds and allergies, getting lost on the way to the lungs, and bickering with similar cell types, the daily lives of cells are always hectic as they work together to keep the body healthy! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

The cells of the human body never rest for too long; there's always something new to do and learn every day. At least, that's what Hakkekkyuu U-1146 feels as he rushes to and fro, searching for any pathogens that could cause harm to the body. Despite his dangerous line of work, it's all worth it to protect the happy smiles of Sekkekkyuu AE3803, the platelet crew, his fellow neutrophils, and the other cells he meets along the way. In his latest pathogen-hunting adventures, Hakkekkyuu U-1146 discovers how important cells can sometimes make mistakes, and that not all bacteria are actually bad. Everybody has their bad days, but everything eventually works out when their comrades have their backs. In the end, it's just another normal day for these hardworking cells! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Due to poor lifestyle choices, a certain human's body is in constant turmoil. With germs, bacteria, and foreign substances abound, the jobs of various cells become increasingly difficult and dangerous. As some of the unfortunate ones who matured in this chaotic environment, Sekkekkyuu AA2153 and Hakkekkyuu U-1196 strive to fulfill their duties—even if it means seeing many of their fellow cells lose their lives in duty. Set in an environment vastly different from its parent story, Hataraku Saibou Black portrays the cells' struggles as they try to maintain the body's health. However, the human's condition continues to deteriorate, and whether or not these efforts will amount to something concrete depends on the cells! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. He also sought after a wide variety of animals to populate the planet. However, he felt that it was too tiresome to think of new ideas within his criteria. To address this problem, God appointed an organization—the Heaven's Design Team—to do the work instead! Shimoda is a newly-hired angel who serves as the mediator between God and the design team. As he steps into his role, he witnesses his coworkers conceive interesting ideas for many unique life forms according to God's desires. From giraffes and snakes to birds, anteaters, and everything in between, the possibilities for different animal species are endless! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

For the regular cells of the human body, life consists of countless repetitive tasks. They spend every day multiplying, leaving little time for other activities. But one day, this monotony is abruptly interrupted by a cell with an odd-looking hat. Tired of unending drudgery, another cell named Ippan Saibou decides to join this quirky stranger for a day of pranks, jokes, and mischief. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

The psychologist Ryou and his cheerful nurse Asuna explain many aspects of mental illness to the reader. They cover topics such as the validity, prevalence, and origins of mental disorders, in addition to addressing specific disorders. The information is imparted in a cheerful and comic manner, with various jokes, puns, and pop culture references. (Source: MU)

Specials included with the original series. Goku no Koutsuuanzen (Goku's Traffic Safety) Goku is heading to West City to attend Bulma's birthday party, and on the way he ends up learning the rules for getting through traffic. The movie was for children to watch so it would teach them how to get across a pedestrian crossing. Goku no Shouboutai (Goku's Fire Brigade) An episode for kids where Goku and the others work for the Fire brigade and explain how avoid problems with fire.

Ippan Saibou is envious of the public praise immune system cells like white blood cells receive for protecting the human body from deadly pathogens. Instead of watching safely from his home, he also wants to be useful and get recognized for his efforts. He soon comes across a group of infantile-looking bacteria getting washed away by a river current. Despite knowing the potential dangers that they hold, he rescues the bacteria and brings them to safety. However, Hakkekkyuu U-1146 picks up the presence of these bacteria and is on the hunt for them. Meanwhile, somewhere else in the human body is NK Saibou, who is on the lookout for someone. Based on her intel, he is an antigen that the immune system cells have previously encountered, and he may have returned for revenge. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

A special animated commercial to celebrate the release of the manga's fifth volume. The full length version of the commercial was released on Kodansha's official YouTube channel the day after the short version was released on TV. It features the anthropomorphized cells of a human body, with the protagonist being a red blood cell named AE-3803.

Kiyo Nozuki and Sumire Herai are childhood friends who share a common desire to become maikos—apprentice geishas. When they join a maiko house, Kiyo is deemed unfit to be a maiko and ends up employed as a live-in cook. On the other hand, Sumire perfectly fits the maiko image and undergoes training to become one. Although disheartened by her own failure, the ever-optimistic Kiyo cooks for everyone in the house, happy to nourish and encourage them in their endeavors. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

DVD/BD specials of Hataraku Saibou included on disc volume 3-7. All episodes feature super deformed chibi versions of the characters. There is also some 4th wall breaking with them speaking to you the viewer (such as the quiz game show in ep 1 or the parody of the long running Japanese talk show Tetsuko's Room in ep 2).

Hataraku Saibou special collaboration episode with Otsuka Pharmaceutical's Pocari Sweat about hyperthermia. Released on Otsuka Pharmaceutical's YouTube Channel.

Girls & Panzer specials with Yukari Akiyama explaining the background of tank units that appear in the series.

Hatching an original idea is not always easy for the Heaven's Design Team. With a meticulous client such as God, even the most confident of its members may doubt their ability to create a perfect creature that satisfies his demands. The whole team is then put to the test when God requests a single animal possessing five particular qualities. This strange animal may be one of the design team's biggest jobs yet! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Satake Hirofumi is a prisoner on death row for murdering his fiancée. He's also an "Undeadman" who has survived many desperate situations. For this, he has earned the interest of a research institution called "Human Crazy University," which studies real-life miraculous phenomena and the people who become entangled in them. Now a subject of their research, Satake relates to them his memories of his immortal, yet unhappy, life. Why did he kill his fiancée? Soon enough, the truth sheds light on a much bigger conspiracy... (Source: Crunchyroll)

A special animated commercial first released on Twitter to promote the manga. It was then released on Kodansha's official YouTube channel on January 15. Set inside an unhealthy body, Hataraku Saibou Black features the anthropomorphized cells of the human immune system as they attempt to keep their ailing world alive.

A collaboration ad campaign between Yowamushi Pedal and Chiba prefecture about bicycle safety.

Girls & Panzer specials with Yukari Akiyama included on the "Heartful Tank Disc."

Marika is a gothic lolita who somehow ends up in the mysterious town of Galihabara. There she meets different famous scientists like Galileo Galilei, Marie Skłodowska Curie and Sir Isaac Newton.

Bundled with the Blu-ray and DVD release of Girls & Panzer: Kore ga Hontou no Anzio-sen desu!.

In honor of Girls & Panzer TV & OVA receiving a 5.1ch Blu-ray Disc BOX set, a new Akiyama Yukari's Tank Course "Extra" was made with nearly a half hour worth of content. A short ~7 minute watermarked 'preview' version was available on Bandai Namco's official YouTube Channel on September 29, 2018.

Akiyama Yukari's Tank Course special "Sensha no Tanjou-hen" (The Birth of Tanks) included on the DVD/BD releases of the Girls & Panzer: Saishuushou Part 1.

The series "Once Upon a Time... Life" teaches about the human body and about the different systems in it with the same characters from the other "Once Upon a Time" seasons. "The good Characters" represent the body's defense mechanisms, whereas "the bad Characters" represent the viruses and bacteria that threaten to attack the human body. (Source: Wikipedia)

Mini anime of Koisuru Asteroid where characters explain astronomy and geology. Later included in the Blu-ray/DVD.

An additional episode of Fushou Akiyama Yukari no Sensha Kouza released with the BD of the cinematic concert for the movie.

The One Piece: Infection Prevention Message from the Straw Hat Pirates is a series of animated PSAs that were made by Toei Animation and aired on Fuji TV near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Each PSA features a member of the Straw Hat Pirates giving viewers brief advice about keeping themselves and others safe from the COVID-19 virus. The Straw Hats are all voiced by their regular anime voice actors. (Source: One Piece Wiki)

Traffic Safety: Onpu teaches traffic safety. Bicycle Safety Classroom: Momoko teaches bicycle safety. Let's!! Cooking: Learn how to make special treats! (Source: Royal Patraine)

Wit Studio and Cloverworks released a new short film using Spy x Family to remind the general public of basic movie theater etiquette. You’ll be able to watch it from all Toho cinemas in Japan. All members of the immediate Forger family are present. It focuses on Loid and Yor teaching Anya how to behave when in a movie theater. (Source: siliconera.com)

This episode aired prior to the original series and introduces the main characters.

Short animation for Jump Festa 2016 regarding theater etiquette.

NHK specials on parasports. The first episode covers blind soccer, with character designs by Yoichi Takahashi (from the Captain Tsubasa fame). And the second episode covers a female sprinter with a prosthetic leg, with character designs by Eisaku Kubonouchi (from the Hungry Days: Aoharu ka yo. fame). The specials featured interviews, coverage of the Paralympics, and an animated segment. This MAL entry will cover only the animated segment.

The second season of Marie & Gali.

Meme, a very cute and strange creature, is this leading character of this series. One day Meme comes out of a computer and meets Daisuke and Sayaka. Meme guides the kids throughout his world, where they meet world-famous scientists, inventors and scholars such as Galileo, Pasteur, Kepler, and many more. This series is not only highly entertaining for children and the entire family but is also very interesting and educational. (Source: AnimeNfo)

The gang goes on a picknick Sunday morning. Arale almost gets run over when she crosses the street without looking. Senbei makes a rice machine that brings pictures to life, one of which is a bicycle. Tarou and Akane get in trouble for their reckless riding. The next day, everyone goes to school and Tarou doesn't abide to his lessons from the previous day and crashes into a truck when he speeds at an intersection.

An obscure anime video animated by Toei that also functions as a fire safety Public Service Announcement. Very little is known about the video and details regarding distribution, plot and character names can only be deduced by the video itself. (Source: MarioWiki)

An education film for children starring the Captain Tsubasa cast, it teaches traffic safety specifically around playing near streets.

An educational film about the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Japan. In the movie's example, a group of children are practicing taiko (drums) for a recital at the community center. Local adult residents force them to stop, saying that it's selfish for kids to disturb their peace. Their teacher tells them about the Convention on the Rights of the Child so they have the courage to stand up to the the adults to dispel the ideology of "kids don't know anything. They need to shut up and do what we tell them."

Special episode 9.5.

An education film for children starring the Captain Tsubasa cast, it teaches fire extinguishing techniques, specifically a bucket relay.

The cast of Dr. Slump: Arale-chan help promote fire safety.

Based on a japanese children`s book by Yoshie Kawaura. Shiba-wanko, a Shiba-inu dog, and Miike-nyanko, a calico cat, live together in a classic Japanese-style house with the traditional Japanese alcove called a tokonoma. Shiba-wanko is a very gentle and hardworking soul who does all of the cleaning, laundry and cooking in the house. Miike-nyanko is a different type all together, being rather temperamental and not very good with housework. Together, these two learn the manners and customs associated with events such as the proper Japanese way to treat one`s guests, preparing for a Japanese New Year and how to enjoy the kimono, the traditional Japanese costume. Each chapter covers a specific topic which has to do with living in "Wa" (the Japanese-style spirit of peace and harmony) throughout the changing seasons. (Source: AniDB)

A collaboration series between Wonder Lab's educational app "Think!Think!" and Pokémon Kids TV! Let's solve the fun problems from "Think!Think!" and also meet some Pokémon on the way! (Source: Official YouTube Channel)

An educational program for children featuring various historical events, showing both animation and live action footage. A reoccurring "older sister" and the pink mole Mogutan, will take you on a journey through time.

NHK's English education program featured the adventures of a puppy named Charo in New York.

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A traffic safety anime starring the cast of Doraemon. The first episode is roughly 16 minutes long and available for loan for Japanese educators from various libraries and city halls. The second episode was discovered through an auction website, the seller provided some images and stated that he estimates it to be 10 minutes long but feared the 16mm film would fall apart due to age if he continued handling it.

Depiction of Japan's economy, based on Shoutarou Ishinomori's epynomous manga.

Hamtaro and the Ham-Hams learn how to stay safe on the road in this 14-minute long special produced by the Tokyo Emergency Service. (Source: Hamatarou Wikia)

The Ham-Hams practice safety! Hamtaro and the Ham-Hams learn what to do if there's an earthquake or a fire in this 13-minute long video produced by the Tokyo Emergency Service. (Source: Hamatarou Wikia)

Part of the "Let's start with Anpanman" series of educational animation for kindergarten children featuring characters from Anpanman.

The book series offers humourous introductions to surprising aspects of living creatures, such as "raccoons don't really wash their food," and "dolphins would drown if they fall completely asleep." (Source: ANN)

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The Japanese government has commissioned a 22-minute anime video called "Bokura no Saibanin Monogatari" (Our Jury Story) to teach its citizens about the re-introduced jury system. In July, Japan will implement jury trials for the first time in six decades, so most Japanese have never experienced jury duty. The anime uses a high school boy's one-sided infatuation for a classmate as an unusual segue to discuss the jury system. Omnibus Japan and Tomason produced the animation in collaboration with Group TAC and Studio Cj. Veteran voice actress Minami Takayama (Detective Conan's Conan, Kiki's Delivery Service's Kiki and Ursula) plays the lovestruck boy Shōta alongside fellow cast members Yuki Tashiro, Daisuke Sakaguchi (Clannad's Youhei Sunohara), and Akeno Watanabe (To Love-Ru's Rito Yūki). (Source: ANN)

Kao Japan is a chemical and cosmetics company. They commissioned Tekken for a short to promote their cat litter and liner products. Chiisana Tayori, Ookina Tayori. means "small news, big news." where the small news is pee and the big news is poop. Urological diseases often found in cats are sometimes noticed in urine/small news. Kao Japan wants owners to be more proactive in checking their cats' health. And their product is a special pellet kitty litter with a litter tray that has a drainage shelf. A special pad goes on the lower section which catches urine. Owners are able to then see the volume and color of the urine to know if their cat is sick which traditional kitty litter does not provide.

A tuberculosis history, awareness, and prevention informative anime.

NHK's English education program. In Little Charo 2, the puppy journeys with his master through a mysterious place called the Middle World, which lies between the World of the Living and the World of the Dead. (Source: AniDB)

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When copper wire is wrapped around an iron rod and connected to a battery, it becomes an electromagnet. A science teaching material movie that explains the principle and structure of electric bells and telephones by applying the principle of an electromagnet through a fusion of live action and animation.

The Animal Conference on the Environment is a fun animated series through which children can learn about environmental issues and explore different cultures. Animals from all over the world, each with their own unique personality and backstory, get together and discuss the environment around them. By sharing information, prejudices, and misconceptions, they come to understand each other and value the environment. (Source: Official site)

A video for kids shown in japanese schools to prevent against kid abduction.

A young boy and his little sister are playing Super Mario Bros. 3 on their Famicom, when their mother calls and tells them to come to her shop, however, by the time she is finished at work some time has gone by and the young boy is still playing Super Mario Bros. 3. His little sister gets impatient and leaves without him. She is too young to know where the shop is and she gets lost. The boy then runs off to look for his lost sister and almost gets hit by a driver, which was Mario. He gets out and gives him a small lecture on being safe when crossing the road. (Source: Super Mario Wiki)

A four minute educational commercial by TOTO about water and how the TOTO ecotechnology works.

Manner movie featuring Conan and Camera Man, a character from "NO MORE Eiga Dorobou" campaign.

Free video hosted by Tokyo neighbourhood to protect kids from "bad adults". (Source: ANN)

Two children, Marin and Yamato, found a mysterious fairy in a park.

An educational anime for children about intellectual property rights commissioned by the Japan Patent Office. It partially uses content from volume 7 and 12 of the manga to facilitate the story about patent processes.

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Charo venture around Tono, Iwate, a city in Japan's Tohoku (Northeast) region, attempting to find the Eight-Starred Note in order to prevent the reappearance of the Tenaga-Ashinaga monster of local legend. (Source: ANN)

The episodes will present topics from the list of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) such as global warming, food waste, and gender equality, in an easy-to-understand manner. Baby Hamitang will then solve the issues. (Source: ANN)

Shinjuku Shin-chan teaches kids about traffic safety.

A traffic safety film starring the Kinnikuman cast. This short was also included on the Kinnikuman Complete DVD-Box Set Bonus Disc released in 2008.

Sixth grader Nozomi Nanase spends a summer with her grandfather, a family doctor in a rural clinic. In the mountain village in the midst of nature, animals and insects live powerful and fearless. One day, Nozomi discovers that lizards have special cells that can regenerate parts of their body. While grandfather leads you through the living nature and the wonders of the human body, Nozomi learns about iPS cells (induced pluripotent stem cells) and their immeasurable possibilities for the future. (Source: Proxer.me)

A traffic safety film starring the cast of Tetsuwan Atom. Its purpose educate elementary school children that the leading cause of death involving children and automobiles, is that the children are jumping into the road when they're not supposed to be. Meaning that children using crosswalks lawfully or children inside vehicles that crash, are very unlikely to die, and that children themselves must protect themselves over something easily avoidable and obey traffic laws.

The Tohoku Regional Development Association is developing an anime to raise earthquake awareness. The anime will illustrate lessons learned from the March 11, 2011 Tohoku (Northeastern Japan) earthquake and tsunami, and emphasize the importance of constant preparedness and disaster prevention and readiness. The anime will be 60 minutes long and will have two parts titled "Sonaeru" (Prepare) and "Manabu" (Learn), focusing on true stories from Iwate prefecture's Fudai village and Kamaishi City. "Sonaeru" is set during the 1970s to 1980s, and focuses on the story of Kotoku Wamura, the mayor of the village Fudai at the time, as he attempts to persuade the village assembly that his proposed floodgate and seawall project is not useless. He remembers the 1896 and 1933 Sanriku earthquakes and tsunamis in proposing the project. The 15.5-meter (51-foot) floodgate — the highest in the Tohoku region — ends up sparing Fudai the damage that the 2011 tsunami subjected other coastal towns. "Manabu" centers on elementary school children in Kamaishi City during the 2011 disaster, illustrating their lessons learned in disaster readiness to head to higher ground. The story will show "Tsunami Tendenko," a local custom telling people to individually seek higher ground on their own initiative, in a lesson that the children would teach their parents. (Source: ANN)

Video head cleaning in VCR players explained by characters from Detective Conan series.

An educational film about fire brigades starring Nintama Rantarou.

Part of the series of educational videos that teaches kids and young adults several basic tax lessons.

Popular Chibi Maruko-chan has appeared for a disaster prevention animation. Chibi Maruko starts investigating about precautions of house fires, triggered by the fire of Nagasawa's house that took place nearby.

An educational film about fire safety during earthquakes starring Nintama Rantarou.

A musical style season like Pororo-wa Noraehaeyo but the cast speaks entirely English with the original English dub cast as a way to teach English to native Korean Children.

Maruko-chan teaches earthquake safety techniques.

An educational film about fire safety starring Kyoro-chan.