Kodomo
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Kodomo (子供) is a Japanese word that means child. However, to many non-Japanese readers of manga and anime, the word refers to a specific genre intended primarily for children.
Kodomo is noted for its lack of fanservice and other themes and devices which are more appropriate for other audiences; the stories also feature more family- and child-friendly themes and concepts.
Examples of works in the genre include Doraemon, a story about a boy and his cat-like robot; and Hamtaro, about a group of hamsters and their owners, Ojamajo Doremi, Pretty Cure, Onegai My Melody, and other mahou shoujo. The target audience is appropriated to the anime/manga