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Is Attack on Titan safe for your child?
Age guide
16+
We advise Attack on Titan from age 16 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk).
- 13-15
- Teenagers in this range might be drawn to the intense action and dramatic plot twists, but the graphic depictions of human-like Titans consuming people and the existential dread can be disturbing.
- 16+
- Older teens can better process the complex moral dilemmas, political intrigue, and themes of war, sacrifice, and humanity's survival, engaging with the series' profound philosophical questions despite its graphic violence.
Humanity lives within cities surrounded by enormous walls to protect themselves from gigantic humanoid creatures called Titans, who devour humans seemingly without reason. Eren Yeager vows to exterminate the Titans after they destroy his hometown and kill his mother.
- Age guide
- 16+
- Overall risk
- 8/10
- Violence
- 10/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 5/10
- Stranger contact
- 6/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Attack on Titan is an anime series known for its dark, mature themes and frequent graphic violence. It deals with complex narratives involving war, political corruption, and the struggle for survival against monstrous humanoids. This series is intended for mature audiences due to its intense content and disturbing imagery.
What to do about Attack on Titan
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Attack on Titan is 16+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Attack on Titan setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Attack on Titan without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Attack on Titan that mean it is time to step in.
Attack on Titan age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Attack on Titan?
Parentwise puts Attack on Titan at 16+. We advise Attack on Titan from age 16 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). Violence scores 10/10, language 4/10, stranger contact 6/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Attack on Titan?
Not by default: we advise Attack on Titan from 16+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 12 year old watch Attack on Titan?
Not by default: we advise Attack on Titan from 16+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 13 year old watch Attack on Titan?
Not by default: we advise Attack on Titan from 16+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers in this range might be drawn to the intense action and dramatic plot twists, but the graphic depictions of human-like Titans consuming people and the existential dread can be disturbing.
Is Attack on Titan appropriate for kids?
Attack on Titan is an anime series known for its dark, mature themes and frequent graphic violence. Parentwise rates Attack on Titan overall as high risk (8/10), with stranger contact at 6/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Attack on Titan family friendly?
Attack on Titan is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. It deals with complex narratives involving war, political corruption, and the struggle for survival against monstrous humanoids.
Attack on Titan parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Attack on Titan is an anime series known for its dark, mature themes and frequent graphic violence. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (6/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Attack on Titan safe for kids?
We advise Attack on Titan from age 16 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). It deals with complex narratives involving war, political corruption, and the struggle for survival against monstrous humanoids.
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