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Is Pokemon Horizons: The Series safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise Pokemon Horizons: The Series from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger viewers will enjoy the colorful Pokemon characters and Liko's journey to understand her mysterious pendant, focusing on friendship and discovery.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group can follow the overarching plot involving the mysterious Explorers organization and the search for Rayquaza, appreciating the developing character arcs and the lore of the ancient Pokeball.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might engage with the deeper themes of self-discovery and belonging as Liko and Roy navigate their personal quests, alongside the strategic elements of Pokemon battles and the motivations of the various factions.
- 16+
- Older teens may appreciate the series' departure from previous Pokemon anime structures, exploring the nuanced relationships between characters and the expanded world-building, including the historical significance of the ancient adventurer Lucius and his six heroes.
This is the latest installment in the long-running Pokémon anime franchise, introducing new protagonists Liko and Roy as they embark on their own Pokémon journeys. It features new Pokémon, regions, and mysteries, continuing the themes of friendship, adventure, and discovery.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Pokemon Horizons: The Series offers a fresh take on the Pokemon universe with new protagonists Liko and Roy, focusing on themes of discovery, friendship, and self-acceptance. The show contains mild fantasy violence typical of the franchise, but it emphasizes positive values like teamwork and perseverance. Parents can use this series to discuss character motivations and the difference between fictional conflict and real-world interactions.
What to do about Pokemon Horizons: The Series
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Pokemon Horizons: The Series age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Pokemon Horizons: The Series?
Parentwise puts Pokemon Horizons: The Series at 6+. We advise Pokemon Horizons: The Series from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Pokemon Horizons: The Series?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Pokemon Horizons: The Series (6+). Children in this age group can follow the overarching plot involving the mysterious Explorers organization and the search for Rayquaza, appreciating the developing character arcs and the lore of the ancient Pokeball.
Can a 12 year old watch Pokemon Horizons: The Series?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Pokemon Horizons: The Series (6+). Children in this age group can follow the overarching plot involving the mysterious Explorers organization and the search for Rayquaza, appreciating the developing character arcs and the lore of the ancient Pokeball.
Can a 13 year old watch Pokemon Horizons: The Series?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Pokemon Horizons: The Series (6+). Teenagers might engage with the deeper themes of self-discovery and belonging as Liko and Roy navigate their personal quests, alongside the strategic elements of Pokemon battles and the motivations of the various factions.
Is Pokemon Horizons: The Series appropriate for kids?
Pokemon Horizons: The Series offers a fresh take on the Pokemon universe with new protagonists Liko and Roy, focusing on themes of discovery, friendship, and self-acceptance. Parentwise rates Pokemon Horizons: The Series overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Pokemon Horizons: The Series family friendly?
Pokemon Horizons: The Series is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. The show contains mild fantasy violence typical of the franchise, but it emphasizes positive values like teamwork and perseverance.
Pokemon Horizons: The Series parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Pokemon Horizons: The Series offers a fresh take on the Pokemon universe with new protagonists Liko and Roy, focusing on themes of discovery, friendship, and self-acceptance. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Pokemon Horizons: The Series safe for kids?
We advise Pokemon Horizons: The Series from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). The show contains mild fantasy violence typical of the franchise, but it emphasizes positive values like teamwork and perseverance.
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