Parents' Guide to The Ramparts of Ice

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The Ramparts of Ice TV show poster: L-R: Minato, Yota, Miki, and Koyuki walk home from school as the sun sets. They turn back to face the camera.

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

age 10+

Feelings matter in anime romantic drama about opening up.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 10+?

Any Positive Content?

  • The Ramparts of Ice TV show screenshot 1: Close-up of Koyuki making a thinking pose with her fingers lifted up to her chin.
  • The Ramparts of Ice TV show screenshot 2: In a chibi art style, Koyuki makes a blank face while watching Miki panic a bit.
  • The Ramparts of Ice TV show screenshot 3: In a chibi art style, Koyuki walks away from a wall of ice blocks
  • The Ramparts of Ice TV show screenshot 4: A close-up of Minato's face. He looks surprised but raises a hand to wave hello.

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What's the Story?

THE RAMPARTS OF ICE follows Koyuki Hikawa (voiced by Erika Harlacher), a high school student with a cold demeanor. Constant teasing and a rocky past left Koyuki distant from her classmates. Only her childhood friend Miki (voiced by Brianna Knickerbocker) knows her real personality. But an encounter with schoolmates Minato (voiced by Kyle McCarley) and Yota (voiced by Jason Griffith) starts to broaden her horizons and show her there are people worth opening up to.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say : Not yet rated

This emotionally aware high school drama understands the pressures of growing up and trusting others. The Ramparts of Ice gets it right when it comes to relatable teen characters. The inner monologues and imagined scenes deftly show how hard it is to understand yourself and feel safe while looking for a place to fit in. The show strikes a nice balance between sincerity, comedy, and drama—and leaves plenty of room for audiences to reflect on themselves through the lives of the characters.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about inner monologues. How are characters' internal thoughts different from how they act on the outside? What does the difference show about their character growth?

  • Talk about role models in media. Can you relate to any of the characters? Why or why not? What traits make characters good role models?

  • Characters hide their true selves because of how they've been treated in the past. What helps them open up? What can you do if someone you know is having a hard time?

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The Ramparts of Ice TV show poster: L-R: Minato, Yota, Miki, and Koyuki walk home from school as the sun sets. They turn back to face the camera.

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