Parents' Guide to By the Grace of the Gods

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By the Grace of the Gods TV show poster: Ryoma, the Jamil family, and friends stand surrounded by friendly slime creatures in a forest. A group of three gods looks down on them happily.

Common Sense Media Review

By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 12+

Fantasy adventure anime lacks excitement, has some violence.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 12+?

Any Positive Content?

  • By the Grace of the Gods TV show: Ryoma happily lays down in a grassy field surrounded by his purple and green slime pets.
  • By the Grace of the Gods TV show: A cat girl, bunny girl, and fox girl can be seen standing around with humans in a town, everyone looks happy and excited.
  • By the Grace of the Gods TV show: The royal Jamil family stands in front of a staircase with their butler and maids by their sides, they look welcoming and are surrounded by shimmering lights.

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What's the Story?

BY THE GRACE OF THE GODS centers around Ryoma (voiced by Emily Neves), a man who experienced many hardships throughout his life. After suddenly passing away, he's given a second chance at a new life by the gods of a fantasy world. Ryoma is reincarnated into a young boy who lives in a forest full of unique fantasy animals. He uses his second chance to live a new life full of adventure, helping people along the way.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say ( 1 ):

This slice-of-life fantasy series can be relaxing and offers up some uplifting themes, but the story doesn't really go anywhere. By the Grace of the Gods has some unique elements for its genre -- it's focused more on its relaxing atmosphere and pleasant interactions, rather than fantasy battles. But the chill vibes of this series are also its biggest drawback because it simply doesn't do enough with its plot to keep things interesting. There really isn't any kind of developing conflict or adventure-building. Ryoma can do anything and he always fixes every problem easily. He's fawned over by the other characters in the show who often make comments about how amazing he is. The only drama seems to be within flashbacks to Ryoma's previous life that center around his earlier hardships.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how helping others and charity are themes of the series. Why are these admirable qualities? In what ways can you help others with your own unique skills and talents?

  • If you were teleported to a new fantasy world to live in like the character in By the Grace of the Gods, what kind of world would you want to live in and why?

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By the Grace of the Gods TV show poster: Ryoma, the Jamil family, and friends stand surrounded by friendly slime creatures in a forest. A group of three gods looks down on them happily.

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