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Noein

(Rated TV-PG, Science fiction , Starring Crispin Freeman, Yuri Lowenthal, Melissa Fahn, Where to watch: Syfy, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Time-travel anime series has some scary scenes.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The main character is a young girl who is very kind, friendly, and has a special power, though she acts rather timid at times. Parents aren't always good. Typical good vs. evil of cartoons, though darker.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Amount and severity depends on the episode; some include scary threats between cartoonish characters -- as well as battles with swords, knives, and magic -- while others show things like scenes of a young girl's death. Some other scary imagery as well (voices, shadowy figures, etc.).

  • Sex:

    Some young female characters are slightly sexualized and wear very short skirts.

  • Language:

    Some use of "hell" and "damn."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Noein

Parents need to know that this complex sci-fi anime drama includes superhero-type battle scenes with swords, knives, and magical powers that injure. Tween characters have difficulties with parents, including an absent father and a high-pressure mother, and a young boy and girl decide to run away together. There are some scenes of death (though not in every episode), and they're more realistic than cartoonish. Scary voices, shadowy figures, ghostly images, and the possibility of the world ending mean this probably isn't the best choice for younger anime fans.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the difference between watching fights and other violent acts in real life versus in cartoons. Does it have the same impact? Why or why not? Families can also discuss the space and time issues the show deals with. Can you imagine time working differently from how we experience it now? Have you ever felt time seem to move more slowly or quickly? What would it be like to be able to travel back and forth through time?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    SilentAngel
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Probably the Best Sci'Fi Anime!

    My favorite Sci-fi anime (& one of my favorite animes)with a combination of animation & computer animation. An amazing story about the past, present, & the future(mostly the future) and how there are different dimensions then our own and how each is connected to another. Very intriguing and brilliant. 9/10

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