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Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Makiko Omoto, Kerry Williams, Kayzie Rogers, Where to watch: Fox, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Skip the pink fluff for something more substantial.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 7–9

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Characters act badly and are not held responsible for their actions.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Cartoon violence between good guys and bad; explosions; characters put in perilous situations.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Feels like one long, continous commercial for the Nintendo video game from which the show was spun-off.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

Parents need to know that this cartoon series is based on a popular Nintendo video game character. While he looks cuddly and pink, Kirby is a star warrior-in-training and gets into at least one skirmish per episode. There are scary voices and situations that show the main characters in peril. Young children may be upset by some of the booming, spooky sounds and alarming images of monsters -- preview this one first.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    You people make no sense at all

    How can you tell parents saying something is bad because of a little violence, and then turn around and say that another show is bad just because it attempts to have a small amount of violence, but not enough to tick you guys off? And the commercials are because Fox doesn't get enough money off of news, sports, and The Simpsons, so they have to sell more ad time therefore making the shows shorter. And consumerism would be the characters standing on the screen saying, "Yes, and if you act now we'll throw in a free Kirby Nintendo DS case!" Why would this need to have educational value? School is what teaches kids stuff. And Kirby has set good examples many times, by caring for the environment. It's one of the best kids' shows in the world.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Great show

    Kirby is soooo cute so i watch it pretty much! But this show might be a little bit scary for younger kids.

  3. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Reviews don't match my opinions at all.

    Wow. These reviews are totally confusing. How can something packed with action be... "empty pink fluff"? I mean, of course, the review is right, it may be a little confusing to those who aren't familiar with the video game its based on (I think its based on Knightmare in Dreamland), but after watching some more of the show you'll understand. And also, frequent commercial breaks? Blame that on the channel showing it not the show itself! Also, th show does get a tidbit repetitive because the ending is usually the same: "Yay! You've saved us all Kirby!" but twists and turns in the main length of the show counter that. And, now, (since I can't think of anything else to type) I would like to make one correction: KIRBY IS A SUBER TUFF PINK PUFF NOT A BORING FLUFF!!! WHY? CAUSE HE ROCKS!!! P.S. DeDeDe is my fav though. :)

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    So weird it's funny

    Weird yet hilarious. However, in the Channel DDD episode, Meta Knight tells Tiff, Tuff, and Kirby to infilterate the brodcasting headquarters while he distracts the guards. BUT he isn't seen for the rest of the episode. Gee, I wonder what that distraction was... O.O

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    KIRBY ROCKS!!!!!!!

    I feel bad when people insult Kirby. Since that I'm Japensese/Chinese/Native Indian/French, I watch Hoshi no kaabii. That means Kirby of the Stars. The theme song of Hoshi no Kaabii is so cool.

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