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Sushi Pack

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Crime-fighting bento box serves up positive messages.

Themes in this show include:   friendship

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids will take away positive lessons relating to social skills like problem solving and teamwork.
  • Messages:

    Each storyline pushes positive messages like respect for others' feelings, effective conflict resolution, and cooperation. Still, violence is the main means to an end when it comes to dealing with bad guys.
  • Role models:

    Although violence is the main means to an end when it comes to combating villains, amongst themselves, the five heroes try hard to work out their problems with words instead. They're also a relatable group.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Brief cartoon battles are mostly contact-free, instead featuring exchanges of flashy lightning bolts and a yellow liquid substance hurled by one team member that splats on the villains but causes no harm. Pratfalls (exaggerated trips and falls, for example) are also common.
  • Sexy stuff:

    One of the characters is known as a "super hottie" -- but that's because he's made out of wasabi.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sushi Pack

Parents need to know that this cartoon series for grade-schoolers does a good job of weaving positive messages into its action-packed storylines, so young viewers will be hard pressed to miss out on lessons like cooperation, teamwork, and respect for others. Despite the protagonists' unconventional nature (they're animated sushi), the cast is a likable crew, and kids will easily relate to their different personalities and relationships. The series revolves around the cast's crime-fighting efforts, so fights are common. But on the whole, the violence -- which is of the unrealistic fantasy type to begin with -- is kept to a minimum.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about resolving conflict. Kids: How do the Sushi Pack friends resolve their differences? Is it ever a difficult process? How do they make sure their friends' feelings are respected?
  • Have you ever had to smooth things over with a friend? How did you do it? Were things the same afterward?
  • What different methods do the team members have when it comes to dealing with their enemies? What role does violence play in their actions? Do you think it's ever possible to talk things out with someone who doesn't see eye to eye with you?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    This show is awesome it got me into taking yoga. The Sushi pack members are the best, they show that team wor is key.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for kids of any age because not only is it fun it also teaches valubale lessons.Like dont act in a rage of anger.

    This show is the best.I love to see the sushi pack in action.One of my favorites is Mcguro because she really knows calming stuff and she is a very good secondary leader.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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