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Time-travel anime has graphic imagery, mature themes.
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T•P Bon
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What's the Story?
T•P BON follows Bon Namihira (voiced in English by Griffin Burns), the newest recruit to the Time Patrol agency, and his mentor Ream Stream (voiced by Erica Lindbeck) as they travel space-time to save people from untimely deaths.
Is It Any Good?
This nostalgic-looking sci-fi anime by the co-creator of Doraemon feels like an after-school special made for adults and older teens. T•P Bon takes the adventure and whimsy of a kids' episodic time travel series and turns it into a thoughtful look at the raw experiences of average people throughout history. It's a refreshing homage to both genres. That said, the show sometimes feels confused about its audience. Although it tackles mature themes, the characters and history lessons are often juvenile and simplistic.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about maturing and growing up. What lessons does Bon learn from each of his adventures? How does that influence how he changes as a character?
What global cultures were represented in the show? How were the cultures used as part of the plot? How do you think someone from the culture would react to the show?
Families can talk about positive role models. Are any of the characters in the show positive role models? What character traits do they have that you'd like to model in your own life?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 2, 2024
- Cast : Griffin Burns , Erica Lindbeck , David Errigo Jr.
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : Adventures
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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