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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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TV reviews for kids' animation, sports and martial arts & monsters, ghosts, and vampires

52 results
  • Review
    Monsters vs. Aliens

    Lightweight movie spin-off with comic violence.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Henry Hugglemonster

    Cute monster tot teaches kids about feelings, relationships.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Violence overshadows positive messages in CGI remake.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Robot and Monster

    Funny, well-rounded 'toon has great social messages.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja

    Action-packed toon attacks messages with mixed results.
    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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    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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    Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

    Potty humor and wacky characters kids will love.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Wild Grinders

    Skater crew's antics mix friendship, slang, stereotypes.
    AGE
    7
     
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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)
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    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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    Tai Chi Chasers

    Pokemon-style action with violence, unlikeable character.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness

    Martial arts adventures have positive messages for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2011)
  • Review
    Monster High: Fright On

    Toy-inspired movie has strong messages but iffy body images.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2011)
  • Review
    Redakai: Conquer the Kairu

    Formulaic but fun anime based on trading card game.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
  • Review
    Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

    Update of classic mystery show is targeted more at tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Metajets

    Action 'toon mixes positive messages with high-flying fun.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Naruto Shippuden

    A teenage apprentice ninja and his pals train and work hard for promotion -- and revenge -- in this anime series.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Casper's Scare School

    Kindly ghost's adventures hold kid-friendly messages.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Jimmy Two Shoes
    Uninspiring cartoon looks for laughs in slapstick, misery.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Making Fiends
    Edgy, wickedly funny 'toon based on Web series.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Three Delivery

    Teen heroes do lots of fighting in kung fu 'toon.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Chop Socky Chooks
    Bizarre action 'toon mixes violence, stereotypes.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)