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Kamen Rider Dragon Knight

(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Science fiction , Starring Stephen Lunsford, Matt Mullins, Where to watch: CW)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Action series heavy on violence, but has surprising heart.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The series is intended to entertain, not educate.

  • Role models:

    The "good guys" and "bad guys" are clearly delineated, and the good ones always win in the end. A main character is driven by his hopes to find his missing father, who's presumed to be the hostage of an evil warlord.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series shows violence as the only means of resolving conflict. It also promotes an unrealistic view of the repercussions of violence, since none of the characters are shown suffering from battles, and there's no emotion attached to any of their deaths. On the up side, a strong family bond drives much of the series' core plot.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Martial arts-style fighting is prevalent throughout the show, with the Kamen Riders waging war on their evil counterparts multiple times per episode. In addition to kicking, hitting, and punching, the warriors also conjure various weapons and powers that allow them to defeat their opponents. When characters are destroyed, they explode into pieces and disappear, much like in a video game. Occasionally humans are shown being attacked or abducted by the bad guys.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The series is tied to a line of toys and accessories for kids.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kamen Rider Dragon Knight

Parents need to know that this tween-targeted series is heavy on martial arts-style violence (punching, kicking, and weapon use) that never results in realistic injury or death. The two heroes always manage to overcome the odds to escape their enemies, and the ones they destroy explode and neatly vanish (just like a video game). Though little of this type of content is likely to be new to tween boys, it does call for a parental reality check: Remind kids that violence has much greater repercussions in the real world. All of that said, the series does show some heart in Kit's desire to reunite with his missing father, which drives his actions.

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  • Families can talk about why fantasy adventures like this are so popular. How does this one compare to others you've seen? Does it matter that none of it is particularly realistic? Is any aspect of it more or less believable than others?
  • Does the fact that the show is rooted in fantasy allow it more leeway in presenting violence in a realistic manner? Do you think everyone who might watch it understands that what they're seeing isn't real?
  • Does the media have a responsibility to present violence with realistic consequences? Why or why not?
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    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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