Parents' Guide to

Sym-Bionic Titan

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Action, adventure, and positive messages for tweens.

TV Cartoon Network Kids' Animation 2010
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A Lot or a Little?

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

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Based on 14 parent reviews

danny800
danny800 Adult
April 4, 2019
age 15+

Sym bionic titan was not for kids

i think sym bionic titan was a amazing show but it was not for kids because it was very vilonte there was some very vilonte battles with robots a guy punches a kid and he spits out some blood and later the guy is seen laying in a pool of blood a monster gets hacked to death and a guy gets splashed all over the face with some monsters blood and it has some very edgy Adult jokes like a girl says to a guy oh did i get crumbs on your manstuff some girls stick out there chests for pins and a girl dances to a song called shake bake it booty quake it and does a pole dance on the lamp with that being said i dont recommend it for anyone under the age of 15

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Caiti M.
Caiti M. Adult
May 8, 2018
age 12+

Pretty good

But my god that infamous twerking scene is the most graphic I've seen in a kids show.. Makes the ppg 2016 onone look tame

This title has:

Too much sex
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What's the Story?

When the peaceful existence of the planet Galaluna comes under attack from the power-hungry General Modula (voiced by Don Leslie), the king sends his daughter, Princess Ilana (Tara Strong), away for her safety. Accompanied by her protector, Lance (Kevin Thoms), and an adaptable android named Octus (Brian Posehn), Ilana lands on Earth and attempts to blend into her surroundings. Once Modula locates her landing site, he sends his minions to Earth after her, but she, Lance, and Octus don their Galalunan battle gear -- in which they can join forces as the power Titan -- to protect themselves and their new human neighbors.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (14):
Kids say (24):

SYM-BIONIC TITAN chronicles a battle of large-scale proportions, so it's no surprise that violence in many forms (guns, tanks, bombs, etc.) is commonplace. Human destruction is implied in scenes where city buildings are leveled or burned, but no injuries or death are shown on a personal level. The show centers on outsiders trying to navigate the uncertainties of teen life, so things like dating, social castes (jocks, geeks, popularity queens), and fashion are exaggerated for humor.

On a positive note, there's a gentle side to the show that sets it apart from many action-adventure cartoons for kids. While Lance is brash and balks at assimilating into high school, Ilana welcomes the challenge and tries to unify what she sees as a divided population. Her strong character and protective instinct for her new human peers make her a likable heroine and give the show a surprising softness that offsets the violence.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about leadership. What does it take to be a good leader? What attributes are important? Do you enjoy being a leader?

  • Tweens: How does this series compare to others like it that you've seen? Were the characters any more or less believable than others? What are some of your favorite action-adventure shows?

  • Did the amount or intensity of violence in this show surprise you? Did any of it strike you as realistic? What effect do you think TV violence has on kids?

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