Parents' Guide to The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse

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Seven Deadly Sins TV Show Poster: Cast of animated characters ready for battle, with a large figure in the background, all against a backdrop of a broken landscape and ominous skies.

Common Sense Media Review

By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Violent action fantasy anime has some nudity, language.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 13+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Seven Deadly Sins TV Show Screenshot 1: Smiling character with green hair, horned hat, bright orange scarf, raising a glowing green orb against a sky background.
  • Seven Deadly Sins TV Show Screenshot 2: A black armored character with a gauntlet-clad fist and a spiky helmet, has a menacing presence.
  • Seven Deadly Sins TV Show Screenshot 3 Man with a sword at his hip standing in a grassy field alongside a small red fox, both facing towards a large, unseen figure.

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age 11+

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What's the Story?

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: FOUR KNIGHTS OF THE APOCALYPSE follows the story of Percival (voiced in English by Edward Mendoza), a young and innocent boy with a mysterious heritage. After the death of his grandfather, who was killed at the hands of Percival's long-absent father, Percival learns of his concealed past and embarks on a quest to uncover his true identity and destiny.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 2 ):
Kids say : Not yet rated

This sequel series to Netflix's hit anime doesn't disappoint. The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse offers an engaging storyline with well-animated action sequences. It successfully combines fantasy elements with themes of friendship and heroism. While it may not reach the heights of its predecessor, The Seven Deadly Sins, it still provides an enjoyable experience for viewers interested in action-packed fantasy anime.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about innocence and naivety. How does Percival's innocence and naivety affect his perspective on the world? Is this good or bad?

  • Destiny and prophecy are elements addressed in this series. Do you find these themes compelling, or do you find them overused in anime?

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Seven Deadly Sins TV Show Poster: Cast of animated characters ready for battle, with a large figure in the background, all against a backdrop of a broken landscape and ominous skies.

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