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Code Lyoko

(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Barbara Scaff, Sharon Mann, Mirabelle Kirkland, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Digital enemy and parallel world give show flair.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Teachers are sometimes tricked by kids.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Kids battle high-tech monsters in cartoon fight scenes.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Kids are attached to their cell phones.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Code Lyoko

Parents need to know that the kids in this action cartoon series travel to a parallel universe called Lyoko to battle digital monsters controlled by an evil computer. Fight scenes are limited to the kids' visits to Lyoko, but the computer creates super viruses that possess everyday objects and animals in the real world and make them do its bidding. Although the adult role models are easily outsmarted by the main characters, the upside is the respectful friendship that allows the kids to be confident and self-sufficient.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the idea of fighting an enemy that can influence our lives by infiltrating what's around us. How can someone or something we can't even see pose a threat to our safety? Does the media and/or the Internet enable those who might want to hurt us? How can you protect yourself from this kind of threat?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Cute anime show from France

    One of my favorite shows even now! I miss that it's no longer on Cartoon Network {they have such bad shows on now} It's a great show, a bit violent, but its like they go inside a video game - so the violence isn't that big of an issue...Its cute, funny, & has a lot of positive messages. {aside from the fact that they have to sneak around to get to Lyoko when X.A.N.A attacks} I still laugh at the joke in episode one - when Odd asks about their costumes on Lyoko - Jermey says something like, they represent things you dream about, & Odd says "I don't dream of giant purple cats!" ^_^ All in all it's a really great show ^_^

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    best.

    the best.i love odd.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Good V.S. Evil

    Teamwork often plays a major role in this fantastic action/comedy series. Kids can be a little sneaky, but all-in-all whatever needs to happen happens. Evil never wins, thanks to teamwork. It sounds a little sappy, but thats essentially what it boils down to. A great show to watch with your kids.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    one hit

    hai phong city

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    I love the show

    This show is the best show on Tv

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