ID-0
By Melissa Camacho,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Engaging series explores what it means to be human.
A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.
Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
ID-0
Community Reviews
There aren't any parent reviews yet. Be the first to review this title.
What's the Story?
ID-0 is an anime series about a young cosmogeology student who finds herself unexpectedly trying to clear her name. It's 89 F.D., and humans are using orichalt, an unstable mineral that can manipulate time and space, to enable them to travel beyond the solar system. To mine it, they've developed I-Machines, into which a person's consciousness is inserted in order to work in the extreme environments. But when Maya Mikuri, a smart but timid Planet Alliance Academy scholarship student, goes on her first faculty-led dig, an accident leaves her without her body. Rescued by a band of mining pirates known as the Excavate Company, she now finds herself surrounded by a crew largely made up of Evertrancers: people whose consciousness permanently resides within their I-Machine. Getting back to her body and her school is proving difficult, since the Excavate crew doesn't want to get caught by the Planet Federation, and Maya stands accused of illegal data sharing.
Is It Any Good?
This fun anime series features space-age robots, a cast of complex characters, and compelling action sequences. While it has a pretty easy-to-understand plot (not always a trait of anime stories), there are enough twists and turns to keep it engaging.
Despite the simple storyline, ID-0's narrative contains some larger questions about what it means to be human, and how humanity is defined. These questions are meaningful, but much of this will fly over younger viewers' heads. Teens and tweens should be able to appreciate the depth of the series while still enjoying the adventures.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about anime. Where did it originate? Why is anime so popular around the world?
What kinds of messages does ID-0 send about what it really means to be human? Do you agree with them?
TV Details
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.
Suggest an Update
Where to Watch
Our Editors Recommend
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate