The complete 12-episode run of School Babysitters is now streaming on Crunchyroll, featuring both English dub and subtitle options. The series offers a heartwarming slice-of-life experience centered on a high school student unexpectedly tasked with caring for toddlers.
Brain's Base, known for Durarara!! and Princess Jellyfish, produced the adaptation of Takuya Ueno's manga. It follows Ryuuichi Kashima, who steps in as guardian for his younger brother Kotarou after their parents' death. Their new life begins when they are taken in by the chairman of an elite academy, where Ryuuichi becomes the supervisor of the school's babysitting club.
With a MAL score of 7.9 from over 190,000 voters, School Babysitters is celebrated for its iyashikei (healing) qualities and its focus on the daily lives and evolving bonds of the children and their caretakers. The show leans into "cute boys doing cute things" with a strong emphasis on family life and the challenges and joys of childcare.
As a finished series, viewers can dive into all 12 episodes without waiting for new installments. It's an ideal pick for those seeking a low-stakes, emotionally resonant anime that balances humor with genuine moments of tenderness.
