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Is Spy x Family safe for your child?

Age guide

13+

We advise Spy x Family from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

9-12
Children in this age group will enjoy the comedic elements and the unique family dynamics, particularly Anya's telepathic abilities and her school adventures.
13-15
Teens will appreciate the blend of action, espionage, and character-driven humor, engaging with the underlying themes of peace and understanding between nations.
16+
Older teens can delve into the more subtle complexities of the characters' double lives and the political tensions depicted, alongside the heartwarming portrayal of their unconventional family.

This anime follows a spy who has to build a fake family to complete a mission, unknowingly adopting a telepathic daughter and an assassin wife. It blends action, comedy, and heartwarming family dynamics as they navigate their secret lives.

Age guide
13+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
5/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
3/10
Influence
6/10

What parents should know

Spy x Family is an anime series that combines action, comedy, and heartwarming family dynamics. It features espionage and stylized combat, alongside themes of peace and unconventional family bonds. Parents should note the depiction of secret identities and mild action sequences, which are handled with humor and warmth.

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Spy x Family age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Spy x Family?

Parentwise puts Spy x Family at 13+. We advise Spy x Family from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 5/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Spy x Family?

Not by default: we advise Spy x Family from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age group will enjoy the comedic elements and the unique family dynamics, particularly Anya's telepathic abilities and her school adventures.

Can a 12 year old watch Spy x Family?

Not by default: we advise Spy x Family from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age group will enjoy the comedic elements and the unique family dynamics, particularly Anya's telepathic abilities and her school adventures.

Can a 13 year old watch Spy x Family?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Spy x Family (13+). Teens will appreciate the blend of action, espionage, and character-driven humor, engaging with the underlying themes of peace and understanding between nations.

Is Spy x Family appropriate for kids?

Spy x Family is an anime series that combines action, comedy, and heartwarming family dynamics. Parentwise rates Spy x Family overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Spy x Family family friendly?

Spy x Family sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features espionage and stylized combat, alongside themes of peace and unconventional family bonds.

Spy x Family parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Spy x Family is an anime series that combines action, comedy, and heartwarming family dynamics. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Spy x Family safe for kids?

We advise Spy x Family from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It features espionage and stylized combat, alongside themes of peace and unconventional family bonds.

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