Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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Vivacious vampire girl's adventures promote tolerance.
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Vampirina
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 79 parent reviews
Parents say that this animated show creatively incorporates themes of acceptance, friendship, and individuality, making it appealing to both children and adults. However, opinions differ drastically, with some praising its positive messages about embracing differences, while others criticize it for potentially fostering fears and bad behavior in young children.
- positive messages
- acceptance
- friendship
- fears
- inappropriate themes
- different perspectives
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Based on 22 kid reviews
Kids say the show features a quirky protagonist and a whimsical premise, but there is significant criticism regarding its portrayal of characters, particularly regarding the bizarre and unsettling visuals and perceived negative messaging about honesty and stereotypes. While some appreciate its cute themes and positive lessons for younger viewers, others find it unsuitable due to its Halloween-centric content and the portrayal of monsters, which may confuse or unsettle children.
- cute themes
- negative messaging
- unsuitable for young
- odd character design
- Halloween-centric content
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What's the Story?
VAMPIRINA is the tale of the titular young girl (voiced by Isabella Cramp) of vampire heritage whose family recently relocated from Transylvania to Pennsylvania to open a hotel for magical guests. Being the new kid in town is never easy, but Vampirina -- or "Vee," as her family and friends call her -- has her friends there to help her learn about humans and their ways, which are not so surprisingly different from how vampires do things.
Is It Any Good?
This story's protagonist is its greatest selling point: Vivacious Vee has enthusiasm to spare and positively loves learning about humans and their ways by immersing herself in new experiences. Her friends make it doubly fun for her to do so (and for viewers to watch) with their own eagerness to better understand her family's culture. What ensues is an ongoing blending of human and vampire traditions, always with great acceptance all around and usually with some comical result.
No matter the perspective viewers take, whether looking at things from Vee's point of view or that of her friends, Vampirina promotes tolerance, respect, and appreciation for the multicultural experience. As a newbie to the human world, Vee has a lot to learn but looks to assimilate while staying true to her Transylvanian roots. Her friends are just as determined to consider her feelings and listen to her in an effort to understand why differences exist between them. These timely messages are presented in a gentle, kid-friendly way that young viewers and their parents will appreciate.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about trying new things. Kids: Do you get nervous or excited in new situations? How does expanding your horizons help you learn and grow? Who can you turn to for help when you need a little boost in the right direction?
How does Vampirina blend her family's traditions with her new human experience? Does she ever choose one over the other? What traditions does your family have that mean a lot to you? Why is it important to be tolerant and respectful of people's differences?
Do you find any of the characters in this show scary? How does the way they're drawn and the way they act make them less scary than others you've seen in movies or on TV? Do you like being scared a little (or at all) when you watch?
Families can talk about communication and compassion. Why are these important character strengths?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 2, 2017
- Cast : Isabella Cramp , Jordan Alexa Davis , Wanda Sykes
- Network : Disney Junior
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Book Characters , Friendship , Fantasy
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion
- TV rating :
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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