Maryoku Yummy

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Common Sense Media says

Animated empty calories will entertain very young kids.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this harmless animated series is aimed squarely at very young children, to the extent that those older than 6 may find themselves quickly bored. There are only very general attempts at providing educational content or positive messaging for kids. With no violence or sexuality and little character conflict, the show is safe for even the youngest viewers, though parents concerned about product tie-ins might want to opt out (the series is connected to a line of items by American Greetings).

  • Educational value1
    Education isn't the goal of the show, but there are attempts to model and explain emotions that may resonate with young viewers.
  • Positive messages3
    Because the series is aimed at very young children, positive messages focus on basic concepts such as understanding feelings and relating positively to others.
  • Positive role models2
    Characters are defined clearly by basic personality traits that are generally positive, such as optimism or specific skills.
  • Violence & scariness0
    Not applicable.
  • Sexy stuff0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Consumerism3
    The series is connected to products manufactured by American Greetings, so there's a very strong association for kids between the show and products they may see in stores.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
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What's the story?

MARYOKU YUMMY takes place in the land of Nozomu, where wishes go to live and grow until they're ready to come true. The Yummy are wish-sitters who are in charge of watching over the wishes and nurturing them. Each Yummy has its own distinct approach to wish-sitting, and each wish needs its own special kind of attention before it begins to shimmer and float and is ready to be granted.

Is it any good?

 

If there's a televised equivalent for "empty calories," then Maryoku Yummy is exactly that. The show is harmless enough, and there's a mild attempt to provide educational content aimed at young kids, but mostly it's shapeless animated blobs interacting in shrill voices that will slowly climb into parents' brains and begin eating away at their grey matter. Which is to say, kids might like it.

There's a merchandising program rolling out from show creator American Greetings, which also created Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake. Maryoku Yummy's quality aims at about that level -- entertaining for children, if largely devoid of any redeeming value. With the high quality and educational content in many great childrens' series airing today, it's hard to recommend Maryoku Yummy as a strong choice for kids.

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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about how the show markets a product line. Did the show make you want to buy Maryoku Yummy stuff? Why or why not?

  • Did the way "wishes" looked on the show match what you thought they should look like? How do you think "wishes" would look?

This review was written by Matt Springer

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This review was written by Matt Springer
Topics:magic and fantasy
TV rating:TV-Y
Network:The Hub
Cast:Brian Drummond, John DiMaggio, Maryke Hendrikse
Genre:Kids' Animation
This review was written by Matt Springer
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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