Poster for Her Blue Sky

Her Blue Sky (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

High school student Aoi Aioi lives with her elder sister, Akane, after a tragic accident took their parents away 13 years ago. Because Akane has since been taking care of her single-handedly, Aoi wants to move to Tokyo after her graduation to relieve her sister's burden and pursue a musical career, inspired by Akane's ex-boyfriend Shinnosuke "Shinno" Kanamuro. Shinno was part of a band until he left for Tokyo to become a professional guitarist after the sisters' parents passed away, and he was never to be seen again.

Rated 6 • 2019 • 1h 48m

7.3
100+
Average rating by Bontent members
Sign up for full access
Age
12+

Her Blue Sky is an animated supernatural romance that primarily earns its PG-13 equivalent rating through its mature emotional themes. The story centers on sisters Aoi and Akane, who are still processing the grief from their parents' death over a decade earlier. Content is mild overall, with no sex or nudity, and very little violence, which is limited to brief arguments. Parents should be aware of a scene depicting social drinking and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ryo Yoshizawa
Ryo Yoshizawa
Riho Yoshioka
Riho Yoshioka
Shion Wakayama
Shion Wakayama
Ken Matsudaira
Ken Matsudaira
Fukushi Ochiai
Fukushi Ochiai
You Taichi
You Taichi
Atsumi Tanezaki
Atsumi Tanezaki
Yuto Uemura
Yuto Uemura
Hiroyuki Yoshino
Hiroyuki Yoshino
Akinori Egoshi
Akinori Egoshi
Yuka Nukui
Yuka Nukui
Hiroshi Tsuchida
Hiroshi Tsuchida
Sign up to get 40,000+ Bontent parent guides
Unlock ratings, reviews, recommendations and guides for all content types

Is Her Blue Sky appropriate for kids?

Her Blue Sky is an animated supernatural romance that primarily earns its PG-13 equivalent rating through its mature emotional themes. The story centers on sisters Aoi and Akane, who are still processing the grief from their parents' death over a decade earlier. Content is mild… Read more — free account

Content severity in Her Blue Sky

Sex None 0/10
Violence Mild 2/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Moderate 3/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Her Blue Sky, moment by moment

  1. 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
  2. 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  3. 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Unlock all 12 flagged moments — free account →

Sex and nudity in Her Blue Sky

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.

Violence and gore in Her Blue Sky

Violence is very mild and infrequent. It is limited to a few heated arguments between characters, involving raised voices and emotional conflict but no physical contact or threats.

Language in Her Blue Sky

Language is mild, with some occasional use of words that might be equivalent to "damn" or "hell" in moments of frustration. There is no strong or frequent profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Her Blue Sky

There is one brief scene where adult characters are shown drinking beer at a gathering. One character becomes noticeably drunk and is supported by others.

Mature themes in Her Blue Sky

The film's core content concerns revolve around mature themes. The death of the main characters' parents in a past accident is a central topic, creating an undercurrent of grief. It also explores themes of regret, family sacrifice (an older sister giving up her dreams), and the complexities of unresolved romantic feelings from the past.

Bontent Member Reviews

Register for free to join the conversation!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Her Blue Sky appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Her Blue Sky is best for ages 12+. It's rated 6. Her Blue Sky is an animated supernatural romance that primarily earns its PG-13 equivalent rating through its mature emotional themes. The story centers on sisters Aoi and Akane, who are still processing the grief from…

What age rating does Her Blue Sky have?

Her Blue Sky is officially rated 6. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Her Blue Sky about?

Her Blue Sky is an animated supernatural romance that primarily earns its PG-13 equivalent rating through its mature emotional themes. The story centers on sisters Aoi and Akane, who are still processing the grief from their parents' death over a decade earlier. Content is mild overall, with no sex or nudity, and very…

Is there sex or nudity in Her Blue Sky?

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.

How violent is Her Blue Sky?

Violence is very mild and infrequent. It is limited to a few heated arguments between characters, involving raised voices and emotional conflict but no physical contact or threats.

Is the language in Her Blue Sky appropriate for kids?

Language is mild, with some occasional use of words that might be equivalent to "damn" or "hell" in moments of frustration. There is no strong or frequent profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Her Blue Sky?

There is one brief scene where adult characters are shown drinking beer at a gathering. One character becomes noticeably drunk and is supported by others.

What mature themes appear in Her Blue Sky?

The film's core content concerns revolve around mature themes. The death of the main characters' parents in a past accident is a central topic, creating an undercurrent of grief. It also explores themes of regret, family sacrifice (an older sister giving up…

How long is Her Blue Sky?

Her Blue Sky runs 108 minutes, directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai, released in 2019.

Where can I read the full Her Blue Sky parent guide?

Create a free Bontent account to unlock the full scene-by-scene notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your personal watchlist.

Sign up for access to 40,000+ parent guides.