One Piece: Stampede

Parents need to know that One Piece: Stampede is a riveting anime pirate adventure movie with cartoon violence from start to finish. The movie is part of a hugely popular Japanese franchise that includes a TV series, video games, and Manga comic books, but it can be watched as a standalone film. Pirate Monkey D. Luffy (voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard) and his Straw Hats crew find themselves in the midst of a plot to destroy all pirates, after entering a hunt for some long lost treasure. This results in prolonged fight scenes. Punches and kicks -- often with a fantasy-element such as an oversized fist or flaming kick -- result in blood spatter and facial markings. Although no one is actually killed, characters are seen lying unconscious. Weapons such as swords and canons are also routinely used. But there are also moments of comedic slapstick and one-liners that prevent the movie becoming too intense. In the English dubbed version -- a subtitled version is also available -- the term "bastard" is used a (surprising) number of times, along with "hell," "butt," and "dammit." A number of characters are shown smoking. Smoker (voiced by Greg Dulcie) constantly has two cigars hanging from his mouth. Though there is no sex in the movie, characters do show infatuation for one another -- often in a cartoon like manner with hearts appearing in the characters' eyes. A number of the female characters are also scantily clothed with unattainable bodies -- oversized breasts and tiny waists. With its positive messages about friendship, teamwork, courage, and perseverance, there's much for tweens and early teens to enjoy.