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Duel Masters
(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Steven Jay Blum, Janice Lee, David Jeremiah, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Anime parody is OK for most kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Duel Masters
Parents need to know that this anime series is a parody of other anime programs based on trading-card games. It's very self-aware and self-referential (characters move in and out of the story, talking to the viewer and each other about the "poor writing" or "film-school-dropout editing"), and many pop-culture references -- most of which will go over the heads of kid viewers -- are mixed into the dialogue. The frequent, prominent battles between monsters may frighten younger viewers with their visuals and sounds, as may the somewhat violent consequences if characters lose a game. But as far as anime goes, the humor sprinkled throughout this series' plot makes it stand out from the rest.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the influence of Japanese anime on American television and why anime series are so popular. What is it about the artistry, characters, and plot that's so appealing? For this particular series, what sets it apart from other anime programs? Why is it funny? Also, how can kids relate to the main character, who desperately wants to master this game? How is Shobu disciplined to further his skills, and how is he challenged?
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