Though the show does in fact show violence as an answer to conflict, the show has not at all gotten more than 3 episodes into the series thus far on American television channel, Cartoon Network. some of the Villains are indeed adult-aged, abut there are younger rivals as well. It could be best compared to pokemon of the late 90's era, with some social resolutions to conflict. It should also be noted that the show has been censored somewhat in comparison to the looser original japanese version, though not quite so much as Naruto, which plays on the some network and usually at a later time.I suggest it for all kids who are allowed to stay up at the late times it's on (or wake up early enough to see it, depending on the schedule) but the issue of heroism and "moral conflict" should be ignored.