 | 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. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
One Piece
- WB
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
One clash after the next in mindless pirate show.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this show's focus on violence overrides the creators' supposed billing as a search for a lost treasure. On a recent episode, it was difficult to differentiate between the "good" and the "bad' guys" and the constant sword battles become mind-numbing after a few minutes. There is little educational value in such a show. With such an emphasis, it isn't appropriate for younger elementary school children; some middle-grade elementary school kids may not be able to process the ongoing violent occurrences as well.
What's the story?
In this animated adventure, pirate captain Monkey D. Luffy, dreams of finding the legendary One Piece treasure that was buried somewhere on the so-called Grand Line and becoming the Pirate King. He and his crewmates -- thieves and liars among them -- battle their way across the high seas in search of this lost piece.
Is it any good?
For a show that bills itself as a "high-seas adventure," ONE PIECE departs considerably from the classic pirate epic. With endless sword battles and comments like "freak" and other sarcastic remarks dominating the show, it's difficult to find any educational, and little entertainment value. While the violence is not bloody and the language is relatively clean, only testosterone-charged tween boys might find this show appealing. Their parents will simply zone out altogether.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what kind of value they place on the ability to yield power, a trait that the characters in this show treasure and battle incessantly over. Are there better ways to be, as one pirate puts it, "the best I can be?"
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Best anime ever
This review is for the subbed Japanese version. The show is has a great mix of comedy and action. The straw hat pirates' back stories make me sad and like the characters even more.
The 4Kids version is horrible. They butchered the show!
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Language is not appropriate for younger kids
My main concern about this show is the language. It is not appropriate for kids. Words like b***ch, a***ole, are dubbed and also subtitled. I was very surprised when watching it with my son, who loves the show.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 10, 2010
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I rate this off for ages 6 and under, iffy for ages 7-13, and on for ages 14 and up; suggest the age 5
i recommended for ages 14 and up: WARNING: this contains bloody, language not on japan version, and lots of them.
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I rate this off for ages 6 and under, iffy for ages 7-13, and on for ages 14 and up; suggest the age 5
i recommended for ages 14 and up: WARNING: this contains bloody, language not on japan version, and lots of them.
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Kid, 11 years old
May 10, 2010
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I rate this off for ages 6 and under, iffy for ages 7-13, and on for ages 14 and up; suggest the age 5
i recommended for ages 14 and up: WARNING: this contains bloody, language not on japan version, and lots of them.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 28, 2011
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trust me,the FUNimation version is MUCH,MUCH BETTER than the 4kids version.Other Anime 4kids has ruined is Magical Doremi,and Tokyo Mew Mew.I hope they never take Fairy Tail or Ouran HSHC.
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What the heck, Common Sense?
It doesn't even seem like you watched the show. Or maybe you did watch it, but not very much of it. There are plenty of great role models and messages - You didn't even bother to explain why you said that. One Piece is a great, fun, engaging show. The 4kids version is more suitable for younger kids, but older kids will probably prefer the Funimation one.
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Kid, 12 years old
February 11, 2010
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perfect for older tweens ,but not for younger tweens(6&under)
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It rocks if you are a mature kid
(NOT the 4kids dub) This show does have lots of violence, some of it really scary, but that's what the viewers usually like. One of the main characters does say words that translate as feces, and they say bad words. Underage drinking, smoking, etc. On to the good stuff now.
One of the main themes is strive for your dream. Luffy, the main character, said something like "If I die, at least I tried and had fun". Not saying you have to die, but he strives for his dreams instead of sitting around, just hearing about the bushels of fun he could get. Another is friendship. He and the crew put their dreams on halt to help a friend save her country.
In all, a great series. Great reading material, and if you want, watching material. Just be warned the idiots at 4KIDS change loads of stuff, including the heritage, believing that kids don't know what an eggplant is.
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My 4kids dub review
I hate the 4kids dub of one piece. It has a crappy rap song and too much editing. 4kids is racist to shounen(boys) manga. curse them. skip this dub. get the funimation dub instead.
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| Topics: | adventures, pirates |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7 |
| Network: | WB |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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