Love it. Great role models for kids. It has a little innuendo including sexy no jutsu. But it depends on how mature. There can be violence but again you need to know what your child can handle. I'm thinking 13+ would be about the age I'd let a kid start watching. But that means nothing! Maybe you have a upbeat mature 12 year old or a timid 16 year old. Just pay attention to what your kids can handle.
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Naruto
(Rated TV-PG, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Johnny Yong Bosch, Steven Jay Blum, Maile Flanagan, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Popular anime series has lots of fights, strong characters.
Themes in this show include: friendship
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Naruto
Parents need to know that this popular anime series had a huge fan following long before its 2005 Cartoon Network premiere. There's lots of animated violence -- including fights, weapons use, and more -- but there are also strong examples of hard work and perseverance. Still, this is clearly a hit show that has captured the attention of young and old anime fans alike, so your kids may very well want to watch it.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Naruto's unyielding drive to become a top ninja. He may be at the bottom of the class, but he never falters in his dedication or loses hope about himself and what he's capable of learning. How does his perseverance make kids feel about their own learning curves and challenges?
- The Japanese language and customs included in the program may also spark a cultural discussion.
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Love it very inspiring!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
good for teens and up
This show is freaking amazing, i cant believe that people complain about blood, i mean we all have, and guess what when you get punched really hard or get stabbed....you bleed. If i had a kid i would let him/her watch it even if it was uncut where there is more swears and blood, i was quite a mature/smart kid, sure i would love to do the things people did in shows, but i would never try t do them and get myself killed. If your kid does do stupid things, blame yourself for crappy parenting instead of the show.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
terrific... but violent
Well there is bloody cartoon violence, some language and a little bit of inneudo, but it is still very good
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
reconmended for teenagers
I think parents should explain to thier child under 11 or 12 that the stuff in naruto is not real. Violence is problem for children under the age 12 (especialy for 6-10 rage). The uncut version and shippuden sub titled should be watch by teens and possibly 12 year olds
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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