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Dark magic anime is dense with demons and fantasy violence.
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Jujutsu Kaisen
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Based on 53 parent reviews
Parents say this TV show presents a compelling mix of dark themes, violence, and engaging storytelling, which makes it suitable for older teens rather than younger children. While some viewers found it highly entertaining with strong moral messages, others noted the intense gore and objectification of female characters, emphasizing the importance of parental guidance when younger audiences are watching.
- dark themes
- age recommendation
- violence concerns
- moral messages
- parental guidance
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Based on 107 kid reviews
Kids say that while the show is generally entertaining with great animation and character development, it is also very dark and violent, making it more suitable for older teens. Many suggest an age rating of 12 to 15 years depending on the viewer's maturity, as themes of gore, demonic elements, and swearing are prevalent, though some find its messages about friendship and perseverance to be commendable.
- dark themes
- intense violence
- age recommendations
- emotional maturity
- strong character arcs
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What's the Story?
JUJUTSU KAISEN follows Yuuji Itadori (Junya Enoki), a typical high school student with slightly above average strength and standard motivation to use it. When his grandfather dies, he leaves him with one dying wish: "You're a strong kid so try to help others." He doesn't know what to make of this wish until Megumi Fushigoro (Yuma Uchida) approaches him, demanding to know where a cursed finger is. Violence, chaos, and confusion follow, and Itadori eats the finger and becomes partially possessed in the process. He has two options: to be executed immediately or eat 20 more cursed fingers and face execution later. How will this impact Itadori's ordinary life, and who will he encounter at Tokyo Jujutsu High School?
Is It Any Good?
This is a standard shonen anime, but it's distinguishable in that the main character's introduction is bleak, and we get to see how his journey unfolds through that lens. As with most anime shows, there's a rapid introduction to multiple characters, but here there's an attempt to flesh them out through interactions and teamwork. Constant violence and dismemberment make this a show more suitable watch for older teens who are fans of the genre.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence and plot in Jujutsu Kaisen. What would this show look like without fighting? How would the characters deal with conflict?
How is teamwork explored through these characters' battles? Why is this character strength important?
How does Itadori show perseverance? Why is this character strength important?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 8, 2022
- Cast : Junya Enoki , Yûichi Nakamura , Yuma Uchida
- Network : Max
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : February 4, 2026
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