Gormiti (Cartoon Network)
common sense media says
Fantasy series has less weapon use than other action 'toons.
parents & educators say
- 67% say violence is an issue
- 33% say there are positive role models
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this action cartoon will appeal to kids' sense of fantasy. Since Gormiti centers on ongoing battles between good and evil over the domination of a mystical world, expect plenty of cartoon-style violence (explosions, collisions, fires, and the like) with little or no resulting injury. On the plus side, the characters rarel battle with weapons, relying on their nature-based powers instead. It's worth noting that the series’ basis in a line of merchandise makes for lots of self-promotion, though that will hardly be a surprise for kids -- or parents -- familiar with anything from superhero cartoons to anime shows.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
The central four characters work well together and appreciate one another's strengths. But adults are mostly absent from the kids’ lives -- and when they are around, they’re blissfully ignorant about their teens’ involvement with dangerous, other-worldly thugs. The lone female character holds her own with the guys in battle but is prone to stereotypically negative "female" traits -- like moaning about having broken a nail
-- when it’s all over.
-- when it’s all over.
Violence & scariness:
Frequent battles are punctuated by explosions, fires, violent crashes, and extensive falls, none of which result in realistic injuries. Characters use their own skills (rather than inanimate objects) as their weapons, matching the powers of the elements (earth, water, air, and forest) against their enemies’ brute strength.
Sexy stuff:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The show is associated with a line of merchandise for kids, including toys, games, and trading cards.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 67% say violence is an issue
- 33% say there are positive role models
- 33% say they noticed product placement
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chillin
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Open your history books to the GORMITI TRIBE!!!
Well this sucks!!! Gormiti?!?!?!? Whats that? Lord of Fire? Tribe of Air. God of Earth? What the heck?!? What is this? A native african tribe? THis show stinks!!!
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CodigoLyokoFan
parent of 5 and 9 year old
parent of 5 and 9 year old
definately not for toddlers
My 4-year-old loves this, but he does tend to copy the fights evil voices. We tried to stop him from watching but there is so much merchandising surrounding this show that it's impossible to avoid. Also his 8-year-old sister enjoys watching too and she's less affected by the negative stuff. There are positve messages too, using the forces of nature to combat evil, working together for a just cause, that kids can save the adult world.
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geebz74
parent of 9 year old
parent of 9 year old
Simply Mindless Entertainment
Fine for the 1st grader and up to the 4th grade but it is very low-brow as far as content.
This is what they're talking about when they say, "Mindless Entertainment".
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astrosfan2009
adult
adult
good for ages over 7
i seen it and love it. it teachs kids who is evil and who is not
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