I love this show! I know it says above that there are fights between family, but these are humorous fights. They aren't serious.
Bleach
(Rated TV-14, Science fiction , Starring Johnny Yong Bosch, Stephanie Sheh, Michelle Ruff, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Mature anime series is spooky and violent.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Bleach was written by Lucy Maher
Parents need to know that the 15-year-old protagonist of this mature anime series doesn't get along with his father; in fact, they often get into fistfights. While this is a cartoon, it's also part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim line-up for a reason -- the ghostly subject matter and sometimes-bloody action scenes might be upsetting for younger (or particularly sensitive) viewers.
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What’s the Story?
Everything changes for 15-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki (voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch) when he receives a visit from a Hollow, a spiteful soul that descends upon Ichigo's home and attacks him and his family. When it becomes clear that the valiant Ichigo can't fend off the attacker, the Shinigami (Death God) Rukia Kuchiki (Michelle Ruiff) comes to his aid. But when Rukia is attacked by the Hollow as well, she's forced to give her powers to Ichigo. Armed with these new abilities, Ichigo takes on the role of Soul Reaper and finds himself working to protect the innocent and help lost souls find peace, regularly interacting with ghosts and other supernatural beings.
Is It Any Good?
Parents with cartoon-addicted kids should probably watch a few episodes before giving the green light to non-teens. While it's more like a traditional cartoon than some of the other, darker Adult Swim offerings, BLEACH is clearly geared toward mature audiences, and some scenes and themes will likely give families pause.
For example, Ichigo, whose mother has died, has a tense relationship with his father and picks fights with him -- which result in physical assaults. While no blood is shed, it's difficult to watch a teen and his father throwing punches at each other. And Ichigo's two younger sisters, who are both intensely sarcastic and jaded, seem to be left to their own devices when their father is absent.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Bleach: Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens
I happen to love Bleach, and will admit... I am a major fan of the series. It draws me in. However, it isn't something I would give to a thirteen year old or younger, unless they were really mature. Message: The message revolves around protecting those one cares about. Good Role Models: Ichigo is one example of the good role models in there. Sure, he is tough, but he does go and study so he can make good grades at school. The reasons he fights is honorable. Bad Rolemodels: Kyoraku Taicho is a drunk, Rangiku shows a lot of skin... even to the point she is nude, though it doesn't show any of her private area.
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
I watch it
I like this show but if parents like to get a "more safer" version of it just find the bleach eps. translated by viz media. Viz media takes out most of the words that most Americans probably wouldn't like their kids to hear/see. I haven't been up to date with the newer eps but I have been reading the manga (For people who don't know what manga is, it's a Japanese word for comics) in one of the chapters it shows a nude women with her private parts covered by clouds because she transformed into her original form. Don't worry the main character sees this and demands her to put on some clothes so he's not a pervert. ;D Anyways, this is a good anime. It's shonen (meaning it's aimed to boys 10-18, note; I'm a tomboyish girl) so it has to have some violence and action. Has some good morals though.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
A show for Teens
I personally like the Anime, But for younger kids this is a no-go. It is violent and scary, and in a few episodes deals with rape. I reccomend this for people ages 13 + up.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
Great for all ages over 11
I love this minor violent anime, it can become a bit gory at times. It is a very good anime, and interesting.
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| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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