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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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TV reviews for kids' animation, magic and fantasy

160 results
  • Review
    Beyblade

    Formulaic toy-inspired series has some good messages, too.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Beast Wars: Transformers

    Award-winning '90s series is violent but entertaining.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Tree Fu Tom

    Magical preschool series with thoughtful physical component.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Sofia the First

    Spunky, well-rounded princess celebrates individuality.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal

    Game-driven manga show is more confusing than entertaining.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Rocky & Bullwinkle

    Slapstick and satire has aged well but may bore kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Chica Show

    Lively show combines great messages, pint-size dress-up fun.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Ruby Gloom

    Sweet friendship and cooperation in a gothic setting.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Puella Magi Madoka Magica

    Outstanding anime is more violent than you'd expect.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Tickety Toc

    Lively series exposes preschoolers to concepts of time.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    BeyWheelz

    Fast-paced adventure 'toon is bogged down by marketing ties.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Dragons: Riders of Berk

    Movie-inspired show has strong relationships, role models.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Gravity Falls

    Clever sibling story has some spooky stuff for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot

    CGI enhances the magic of classic friendly characters.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters

    Anti-bullying message in solid trading card anime.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Cardcaptor Sakura

    Cute action-packed magical girl anime with romance.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Motorcity

    Action toon offers thought-provoking content for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    LEGO Ninjago: The Series

    Fun and action-packed ... for an extended toy commercial.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    The Legend of Korra

    A strong heroine stars in this textured fantasy series that will appeal to boys and girls alike.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Soul Eater

    Formulaic anime is violent but interesting.
    AGE
    15
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Redwall

    Slightly scary fantasy series is full of intrigue, battles.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Littles

    Mild scares in series about a hidden clan of tiny folk.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Doc McStuffins

    Excellent preschool series has positive messages for kids.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series

    Bland spin-off of Henson series has some positive messages.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Monsuno

    Imaginative action cartoon has violence, but heart, too.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)