terrific!! It has a great role model and most of the fighting is against robots and if it is not, he would just knock down that humanoid person.
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Samurai Jack
(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Phil LaMarr, Mako, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, Boomerang, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Japanese warrior fights evil in battle-heavy 'toon.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Samurai Jack
Parents need to know that this stylish cartoon has quite a lot of animated violence. Although the hero is ultimately wielding his sword to fight evil -- which usually takes the form of bloodless enemies like robots -- he's nevertheless using violent methods to do so.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Jack behaves the way he does. Are his moves just "cool," or do they have a purpose? Is it ever OK to use violent methods against people (or, in this case, other creatures) who have wronged you? Families can also discus how people of various cultures are portrayed on TV and in the movies, with the focus here on Asian culture and how it relates to martial arts stories. Is Jack's attitude an accurate reflection of actual samurai code? In what ways?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A great adventure show for kids
This show takes on the adventures of a nameless samurai warrior who was sent into the future by a demonic wizard so that his reign can prosper. While initially the samurai is nameless, the residents in the future came to call him "Jack". It is a highly adventurous and action packed show that would be fun to watch for the kids 10 and up. For a cartoon, I got to say this is one of my favorites up there with Kappa Mikey. Samurai Jack himself exhibits the characteristics of a stoic hero. He is unfailingly polite and humble despite the completely alien nature of the futuristic world and never scoffs at or disparages the customs of the people he encounters (as unpleasant as they seem to him at times). As any adventure for older kids, violence soon follows. For the most part the battles that he partakes in is to banish the monsters and evil robots that thrive in the futuristic world. Blood isn't really an issue because almost everyone and everything he fights is a robot. As for the living he generally knocks them out or disarms their weapons. An excellent cartoon for any adventure fan.
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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