Parents' Guide to Tomo-chan Is a Girl!

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Tomo-chan Is a Girl! TV Show Poster: A high school boy and girl punch their first together and a heart shaped shockwave forms around their hands, cheerleaders cheer in the background.

Common Sense Media Review

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

age 13+

Misadventures abound in rom-com anime; cartoonish violence.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 13+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Tomo-chan Is a Girl! TV Show: A woman with red hair who is wearing a karate gi jumps into the arms of a boy wearing a green school uniform.
  • Tomo-chan Is a Girl! TV Show: Up close shot of a woman’s eyes, her eyes are red and look intense and angry, a fiery aura surrounds her face exemplifying her intensity.
  • Tomo-chan Is a Girl! TV Show: A high school boy and girl fist bump each other, the girl looks away blushing while smiling, the boy grins with his eyes closed.

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age 11+

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What's the Story?

TOMO-CHAN IS A GIRL! Follows the story of Tomo Aizawa (voiced by Lexi Nieto) a high school tomboy who is in love with her childhood friend Junichiro (Ricco Fajardo). Due to Tomo's boyish nature, Jun sees her as one of the guys and remains oblivious to her true romantic feelings. Misadventures arise when Tomo strives to change Jun's feelings and make him see her in a romantic light.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say ( 1 ):

Romantic comedy fans may appreciate this humor-filled anime with a concise storyline. Tomo-chan Is a Girl! successfully combines elements of comedy, romance, and slice of life, offering a decent and entertaining story. While not entirely original, it presents a unique twist by reversing traditional gender roles, portraying Tomo as a tomboy. The amusing misunderstandings and comedic moments arising from Tomo's attempts to be recognized romantically add a fun touch.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about adolescent romance. What's a healthy relationship? What qualities does it have?

  • This anime often has misunderstandings between characters. While here it's for comic effect, how important is effective communication and open dialogue when it comes to resolving misunderstandings?

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Tomo-chan Is a Girl! TV Show Poster: A high school boy and girl punch their first together and a heart shaped shockwave forms around their hands, cheerleaders cheer in the background.

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