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Tokko (Syfy)

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Cops fight demons in bloody anime best for teens.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this anime series can be extremely violent. The police fight scary demons by decapitating them with gigantic swords, which they wield in slow-motion displays that show off the resulting blood splatters. Gross, worm-like monsters attack humans and turn them into dangerous demons. Female characters sometimes wear revealing outfits; one policewoman seems to be topless aside from a jacket that barely covers her breasts. There are also some adult relationship dynamics, including jealousy and arguing.

Positive messages: Typical good vs. evil comics stuff. Characters have complex motives, and their actions aren't always straighforward.
Violence: Lots of dramatic sword fighting, shooting, and bloody massacres. People die horrible, bloody deaths, including being shot through the head. Gross little demon-worms attack people and turn them into monsters.
Sex: Some female characters wear revealing clothing, including one whose breasts are barely hidden. References to being "pent up" and needing to meet a woman.
Language: Some uses of "hell" and "damn."
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some wine in background of a dinner scene.
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Families can talk about the recurring themes in anime series. Why do you think so many tend to deal with demons, monsters, or other sci-fi and fantasy creatures? Why are people drawn to monster stories in the first place? What purpose do they serve in our culture? What are the most memorable monsters from television, film, and/or comics?

What's the story?

What's the story?
TOKKO is a Japanese anime series about a young police officer -- Ranmaru Shindo (voiced by Tony Oliver) -- who was orphaned when his apartment complex was destroyed as a teen. He later becomes part of a special police task force to investigate his parents' death. In the course of the investigation, he starts having recurring dreams about a specific girl. He later meets her in person and discovers that she's part of an elite, mysterious police force that fights demons. What's more, he finds out that these demons are also planning to kill him -- and were behind the destruction of his apartment.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

With that main plot thread holding the series together, additional elements -- such as police politics, mystical tattoos, and horrible massacres -- combine to make it a captivating, if bloody, series. Expect plenty of dramatic decapitations and flesh-eating demons, as well as some skimpy outfits.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-14
Network: Syfy
Cast: Megan Hollingshead, Philece Sampler, Tony Oliver
Genre: Science Fiction
Where to watch: Syfy
This review was written by Sierra Filucci
 
 

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SilentAngel
teen, 17 years old
14
 
So-So
I didn't really like it. Also, it was a little short. About 13 episodes. Not really interesting. CHARACTER DESIGN: 7 out 10 STORY: 7 out of 10 OVERALL: 5 out of 10
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kid, 11 years old
17
 
BLOOD!
BLOOD! BLOOD! BLOOD! BLOOD!
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TokkoRocks
teen, 14 years old
17
 
They are swearing more then in your description
There is more curse words than in your description, there are also words like "S**t, B**ch, F**k" e.t.c.
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