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Shuriken School

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Ninja students' adventures are a kick for kids.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Kids are respectful of adults and each other. The main character especially works hard and is eager to learn. The students are racially and socio-economically diverse. Most adults are hard-working, patient, and all-around good role models.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Cartoon martial arts fight scenes don't inflict serious harm.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Occasional flirting between students.
  • Language:

    Some potty talk like "stupid" and "barf," but no curse words of any sort.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shuriken School

Parents need to know that this cartoon series features racially and socio-economically diverse characters who treat each other and their elders with respect. Themes of friendship, loyalty, and teamwork dominate each episode, and the students are, for the most part, patient and diligent in their learning. The show includes facets of martial arts training -- including kicking, punching, and throwing ninja-specific objects -- but most one-on-one exchanges have very little contact and few end in visible injury (and any injuries that are incurred don't last long).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about adjusting to a new school. How do you make friends? What can be frightening about a new place? Can changes like that also be exciting? Families also can discuss how Eizan and his friends solve problems. What was difficult about the challenge they faced? What skills did they use to conquer it? When have you taken on a challenge? Who helped you?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 2.0

    Please Dont rerun it again

    Ok first of all, this show is not cute and its just plain dumb, Eizan sometimes does random things that are dumb and plus he stinks. I kinda liked Tak & The Power of Juju of it in CGI life but when they made a Flash animated series they just killed Cananda. But what was Nicktoons Network thinking putting this show, they should at least come to this website and see how bad this show really is. OMG what's happening to good shows like Rocko's Modern Life and some other great shows man if only they just sticked with the old shows. If you haven't seen this show don't watch it because it is not funny at all and like I said stick with the great cartoon shows please..

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