Parents' Guide to Plunderer

TV Crunchyroll Anime 2020
Plunderer TV poster: Front center, Licht holds Hina close and wields a sword. Behind, a collage of character faces: Jail, Nana, Lynn, Pele, Schmelman.

Common Sense Media Review

By Danae Stahlnecker , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 17+

Not much to like in violent, lewd fantasy aiming for laughs.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 17+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Plunderer: Licht holds Hina close. He holds a sword in front of himself, looking grim. Hina looks up at Licht in awe.
  • Plunderer: Birds-eye view of Hina sitting at a table. She watched in delight as the item in her hand explodes into a burst of colorful flowers.
  • Plunderer: A young Hina cries and clutches a dark orb. On a rainy day, she watches her mother disappear (off-screen).
  • Plunderer: Hina, sitting, flinches and covers her groin as a masked man leans in aggressively close to look at her underwear.
  • Plunderer: A close-up of a monstrous demon face. The eyes glow with bright pink light. The face is tinted by red and purple light.

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What's the Story?

PLUNDERER is set in a world where people have their "Count" magically printed on their bodies. When a person's count gets to zero, they disappear forever into the abyss. After her mother is dragged away, Hina (voiced by Sarah Wiedenheft) sets out on a journey to find the Legendary Ace and give him the mysterious orb her mother left behind.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say : Not yet rated

A potentially interesting fantasy premise is kind of ruined by sexual harassment being used for laughs. Plunderer does a lot to try to justify Licht's "pervert" behavior, the frequent jokes about harassment, and a general vibe of pressuring people into uncomfortable situations. Characters don't model healthy consent, and that's a red flag. The uncomfortable humor may take a back seat in later episodes, but you have to get pretty far into the series for that.

Even then, the world-building is a bit convoluted, and the story lacks clear themes that are positive and engaging. Some viewers may enjoy the power-heavy premise and the twists and turns in the plot. Others, though, may find it a slog. The show definitely has a fan base, but it's not for everyone, and there are better shows to spend your time on.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about sex, humor, and violence. How does the show portray sex and consent? Who is the audience for ecchi anime? How could the show influence the audience's real-life opinions on these topics?

  • How does the setting influence how characters think about power and violence? Why do characters often use violence to solve problems or get what they want?

  • Families can talk about gender representation. Do male and female characters have healthy, equal relationships in this anime? Do you admire anything about the characters? Do you find anything unrealistic or demeaning?

TV Details

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Plunderer TV poster: Front center, Licht holds Hina close and wields a sword. Behind, a collage of character faces: Jail, Nana, Lynn, Pele, Schmelman.

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