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Is My Hero Academia safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise My Hero Academia from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This series is generally too intense for this age group due to frequent animated violence, complex themes, and some frightening villain designs.
- 9-12
- Children in this range can enjoy the superhero action and themes of friendship, but some intense fight scenes and character injuries may require discussion.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can appreciate the character development, moral dilemmas faced by heroes and villains, and the overarching narrative about society's reliance on Quirks.
- 16+
- Older viewers can delve into the nuanced exploration of societal structures, the psychological impact of powers, and the deeper philosophical questions about justice and heroism.
In a world where superpowers (known as 'Quirks') are common, Izuku Midoriya, born without a Quirk, dreams of becoming a hero. He is scouted by the world's greatest hero, All Might, who shares his Quirk with Izuku and enrolls him in a prestigious hero academy.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 7/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 4/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
My Hero Academia is an anime series about aspiring superheroes, featuring themes of courage, friendship, and perseverance. It contains frequent animated violence and some intense storylines involving villains and character injuries. Parents should be prepared for discussions about heroism, bullying, and the consequences of power.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for My Hero Academia is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact My Hero Academia setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about My Hero Academia without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in My Hero Academia that mean it is time to step in.
My Hero Academia age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is My Hero Academia?
Parentwise puts My Hero Academia at 13+. We advise My Hero Academia from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 7/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 4/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old watch My Hero Academia?
Not by default: we advise My Hero Academia from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range can enjoy the superhero action and themes of friendship, but some intense fight scenes and character injuries may require discussion.
Can a 12 year old watch My Hero Academia?
Not by default: we advise My Hero Academia from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range can enjoy the superhero action and themes of friendship, but some intense fight scenes and character injuries may require discussion.
Can a 13 year old watch My Hero Academia?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for My Hero Academia (13+). Teenagers can appreciate the character development, moral dilemmas faced by heroes and villains, and the overarching narrative about society's reliance on Quirks.
Is My Hero Academia appropriate for kids?
My Hero Academia is an anime series about aspiring superheroes, featuring themes of courage, friendship, and perseverance. Parentwise rates My Hero Academia overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 4/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is My Hero Academia family friendly?
My Hero Academia sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It contains frequent animated violence and some intense storylines involving villains and character injuries.
My Hero Academia parents guide: what should a parent know first?
My Hero Academia is an anime series about aspiring superheroes, featuring themes of courage, friendship, and perseverance. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (4/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is My Hero Academia safe for kids?
We advise My Hero Academia from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). It contains frequent animated violence and some intense storylines involving villains and character injuries.
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