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Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Junior anime for trading card fans.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 7–10

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Name-calling, hazing, and villainous teachers are dubious recurring features.
  • Violence & scariness:

    The monsters that do battle here aren't real even in the context of the show, but the violent imagery is dramatic, and equally imaginary weapons are also used.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Mild name-calling.
  • Consumerism:

    Promotes the card game, and vice versa.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Parents need to know that the apparent violence of this show is all make-believe -- even within the world of the program. "Duels" are fought with cards that create giant monsters, which blow each other up but do nothing to the duelist other than take away his points. Characters take their duels seriously, acting as though the end of their life points is also the end of their life -- but they live to duel another day.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the lead character, Jaden, doesn't always have to win his duels to feel good about himself -- if he holds his own against an older, better player he's happy, and he's always willing to learn something. Because the show's "duels" are based on a real card game, families can also talk about the difference between the cards and the animated version of the game. Does seeing the animation make the card game more exciting, or is it a letdown not to experience it the way the characters do?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great role model for girl and boys mainly girls

    Blair and Axelis show that girls can get in on the action as well as the boys

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    the best cartoon ever

    This is one of the best cartoons ever.it's the second part f yu-gi-oh and i loved it.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    an insut to the oringal sires crap crap crap !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

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