Parents' Guide to

Dragon Ball Super

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Complex anime saga continues, as does story's violence.

TV Cartoon Network Anime 2017
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 10+

Based on 8 parent reviews

Jesus F.
Jesus F. Parent of 16-year-old
April 22, 2023
age 16+

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
Harold J. Parker
Harold J. Parker Parent of 13 and 16-year-old
June 24, 2022
age 9+

A MASTERPIECE!!!

This is an amazing anime. There is absolutely no nude, sex, or sexual talk in this show. The only thing is a kiss scene, but there's a kiss scene in almost every movie or show so it should be fine. There are fight scenes though, which is basically what Dragon Ball Super is all about. I would give this a 9 and up just because the fighting may be a little scary for little kids. But overall this is an amazing anime masterpiece. Highly recommend.

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
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What's the Story?

The third story in the Dragon Ball series, DRAGON BALL SUPER picks up after the defeat of Majin Buu during a time of relative peace for Earth. Goku (voiced by Sean Schemmel) keeps a low profile after the heroics of his past, but a new threat looms in a prophecy foretelling the rise of Beerus, the God of Destruction. Once again it's up to Goku, Gohan (Kyle Hebert), Vegeta (Christopher Sabat), Bulma (Monica Rial), and the rest of the Dragon Ball team to join forces against this powerful new enemy and preserve peace on the planet.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (8 ):
Kids say (30 ):

Another chapter in this very popular franchise is welcome news for anyone who's followed the characters' story through two previous series. With the favorites back in action, fans can once again cheer on their efforts against villains bent on domination and destruction. Thus it's no surprise that battles and violence take center stage throughout this story's evolution, making this another instance in which knowing your kids' tolerance for such content is of vital importance.

Dragon Ball Super is a complex story with many characters, each of whom brings his or her own history to the fray. Kids who haven't seen the preceding series may feel a step behind as this tale unfolds, so don't be surprised if they want to backtrack and watch the others as well.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Dragon Ball Super presents violence. Do the characters regret that they engage in fighting? Does it solve problems? Do you find any of it particularly frightening?

  • Is it as easy to identify enemies in the real world as it is on TV? How do you ensure your safety when you're in a public place? What rules does your family have regarding safety?

  • Who in your community would you consider a hero, and why? Who are some of your heroes? Can fictional characters act as role models?

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