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Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Body-hair martial arts antics are the pits.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–10

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Afro-donned Bobobo reeks of stereotypes, but the whole scenario is so crazy, it's hard to take it seriously.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Cartoon violence is frequent (plenty of fights, some with weapons) but far from realistic. The hero's main weapon is his body hair.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Careful observers will notice phallus imagery throughout the show. Male characters wear Speedo-like outfits that reveal too much.

  • Language:

    "Damn," "butt," and the like are used sparingly.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo

Parents need to know that this cartoon is so fast-paced and choppy that it's difficult even for an adult to follow. There are subtle-but-definite phallus images and mild body-part humor throughout the show, but it's easy to miss them amid the flashiness of the surroundings. As the series' only African-American character, Bobobo does suffer from some stereotyping that's just a part of the show's whole ridiculous package.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
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    bobobo is the funest show ever it make me lafe I owes see it

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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
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    I love it so so so mach

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
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    • Good role models

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    I love it so so so mach

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
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    I love it

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