Gakuen Babysitters

After losing both parents in a fatal plane crash, teenager Ryuuichi Kashima must adjust to his new life as the guardian of his younger brother Kotarou. Although Ryuuichi is able to maintain a friendly and kindhearted demeanor, Kotarou is a reserved toddler still too young to understand the reality of the situation. At their parents' funeral, they are approached by Youko Morinomiya, the stern chairman of an elite academy, who decides to take them under her care.

However, there is one condition Ryuuichi must fulfill in exchange for a roof over their heads and enrolment in the school—he must become the school's babysitter. In an effort to support the female teachers at the academy, a babysitter's club was established to look after their infant children; unfortunately, the club is severely short-staffed, so now not only is Ryuuichi responsible for his little brother, but also a handful of toddlers who possess dynamic personalities.

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Kashima, Kotarou Main

Furuki, Nozomi Japanese

Kamitani, Hayato Main

Umehara, Yuuichirou Japanese

Kashima, Ryuuichi Main

Nishiyama, Koutarou Japanese

Kamitani, Taka Main

Sanpei, Yuuko Japanese

Mamizuka, Kazuma Supporting

Tanezaki, Atsumi Japanese

Usaida, Yoshihito Supporting

Maeno, Tomoaki Japanese

Saikawa, Keigo Supporting

Ono, Daisuke Japanese

Kumatsuka, Kirin Supporting

Kohara, Konomi Japanese

Inomata, Maria Supporting

Akesaka, Satomi Japanese

Nezu, Chuukichi Supporting

Ota, Motohiro Japanese

Ishiguro, Tatsuya Producer

Ishihara, Shirou Producer

Oohara, Yuuko Producer

Morishita, Shuusei Director, Storyboard

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Dec 9, 2025

MissFizz

Recommended

The first time I saw it, I just watched to pass my time, but years later, when I rewatched this, THIS TIME I CRIED. Why? Because now I know what it feels like to be a grown person even before adult age. So, there will be some moments that might not make you cry if you are a teen, but boy if you are in your late 20's or 30's you are gonna cry. In a sentence, it's a comfort anime. I have to say one thing--the writer of this anime observed toddlers, the way they behave and how easily they catch emotions; is just ... something that you won't understand until you are responsible for a baby.

The art style isn't something I will praise, because that's literally the typical anime style art, nothing much, I can not even judge the animations since it doesn't have much of a scene that requires WOW style animation, but it's also not crisp, so it's eye-soothing. I personally didn't like the VA of the kids. The voices felt someone stomp on their throat to make the baby sound. But, if you want to enjoy the story and want to contrast it with your life, YOU ARE WELCOME TO WATCH THIS.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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May 31, 2024

happa_hana

Mixed Feelings

the saving grace of this anime was Umehara Yuuichirou (voices Kamitani Hayato, which was such a blessed surprise for me) and the cuteness of Kotarou really. the kids were also adorable in their absolutely cheery, indescribable kiddy way.

story - umm, there really isn't any but at least it's wholesome ig?
characters - my umehara biased-ass likes Hayato best
art - looked straight out of 2008/2010 really than 2018 -standard

that's all there is really - this is a pretty laid back anime - a bit 'too' laid back maybe cause this anime doesn't really accomplish much - in all honesty idk what that premise was other ... than to show a bunch of cute kid characters and they shenanigans which i'm sure there is a (RIGHT) audience for - i know i did find some episodes cute and fluffy but that's kind of it.
infact, this actually reminded me of this other anime - which i actually recommend if anyone wants to watch something cute and laid back - "Mira no Kaikata" / How to keep a Mummy - Mii-kun is ADORABLE and u can never get enough of its cuteness really.

overall verdict - could have been better in some ways i think. story isn't very engaging.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Mar 27, 2018

nurfee

Not Recommended

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Preliminary (4/12 eps)

Gakuen Babysitters. School Babysitters.

If you have a child or a baby and you need a babysitter, how should that person be? I would say, he or she needs to be a friendly, responsibly person. Let that sink deep in your heart. Please before you read my review. Take one minute. Think of a cute little child, which laughs and wants to be hold by you. In your arms. Saying that she or he loves you and you love your child too.

I will keep it short:
Animation is good, there is no real plot but this wasn't the reason why I think this Anime should be banned.

I ... think that the author just thought it would be funny or is "harmless", but this isn't a harmless topic whatsoever. It is disgusting! The most disturbing thing I have watched so far.

Despite of one of Ryuuichis (MC) friends (although has his younger brother in Daycare) who is a total douche for telling his younger brother that he hates him there is another schoolmate who is a pedophille.

Yes you read at right. Pedophille. The anime introduces him as the nice guy, the pretty guy, the handsome guy, the popular guy who is being loved by all girls in school.
He wants to be part of the Daycare club activity. At first I thought he wants to be part of it just so he gets more attention by girls, but I was so wrong.
When he has his "first playing" with one of those daycare babies he gets overwhelmed by a feeling. Nosebleeding.

Every anime fan knows what nosebleeding means.

At first I wanted to forget about it and I wanted to continue watching, because I thought that because of that scene, this character would be the villian, a character everybody wants to hate.
But no.
Of course he isn't part of the club anymore which is great. But his character
appeared again in the same episode, making him loveable and funny.
The whole situation was made like a joke.
If you haven't had this disgusted feeling like me, go check yourself. The whole good reviews on this anime makes me sick.

We have this "father" of twins, which dressed like a kidnapper and he appeard like that in front of his son. Ryuuichi seeing the situation runs towards them to protect the child. But the child was like "meh, he is my father, I just recognized him because of his kidnapper outfit because he is famous and because okachan let me watch his horror/thriller movies".
Ahahahah. No.

I don't want to write more. Just the pedophille argument is strong enough to drop this anime. Like I said, don't get offended but go check yourself if you found this garbage good.

Pedophilles should go to hell and leave our childrens in peace.
If this isn't a real argument for you, you having big problems.



Tschüß.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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