Neo Tokyo (1989) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Neo Tokyo
Director: Rintaro, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Katsuhiro Otomo
Released: 1989
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 6.8

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A trilogy of separate stories. In "Labyrinth labyrinthos", a girl and her cat enter a strange world. In "Running Man", a racer takes on the ultimate opponent. In "Construction Cancellation Order", a man must shut down worker robots.

Rated NR • 1989 • 50m

Directed by Rintaro, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Katsuhiro Otomo

6.8

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Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

This unrated anime anthology film, 'Neo Tokyo', consists of three distinct shorts with varying tones and content levels, making it unsuitable for younger viewers. The primary reasons for parental caution are the middle segment, "Running Man," which features intense psychological horror, strong sci-fi violence including fiery crashes and a character's bloody physical breakdown, and mature themes of obsession and self-destruction. Other… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Banjo Ginga

Masane Tsukayama

Hideko Yoshida

Iemasa Kayumi

Hiroshi Otake

Yu Mizushima

Kazumi Tanaka

Yusaku Yara

Joji Yanami

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Is Neo Tokyo appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Neo Tokyo

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Strong 7/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Strong 5/10

Themes Strong 7/10

What happens in Neo Tokyo, moment by moment

0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
0:11 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
0:17 🍷 Substances 5/10

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Sex and nudity in Neo Tokyo

Content is infrequent and mild. The first segment, "Labyrinth Labyrinthos," features a brief shot of a young girl from behind, showing buttocks nudity, after her clothes are stolen by rats; it is not sexualized. The second segment, "Running Man," shows the main character Zack shirtless while racing. The third segment contains a very brief, comedic moment where a robot imagines a woman posing in lingerie.

Violence and gore in Neo Tokyo

Violence varies significantly between segments. The first part has unsettling and surreal imagery but no direct violence. The second segment, "Running Man," is the most intense, featuring several high-speed race car crashes that result in fiery explosions. The main character suffers a severe physical breakdown from the strain, shown with a bloody nose and bloodshot eyes. His car ultimately explodes after he crosses the finish line, implying his death. The third segment contains peril and robotic violence, as a…

Language in Neo Tokyo

Language is very mild. There is one use of "hell" in the "Running Man" segment and one use of "damn" in the "Construction Cancellation Order" segment.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Neo Tokyo

Substance use is present but not prominent. In "Running Man," the racer Zack is given stimulant pills before his race. In "Construction Cancellation Order," the protagonist Sugioka is a casual smoker and is shown with a cigarette in a few scenes.

Mature themes in Neo Tokyo

The film explores dark and mature themes. "Labyrinth Labyrinthos" is a surreal, sometimes frightening journey into a dreamlike world that can be disorienting. "Running Man" deals heavily with themes of obsession, the dehumanizing nature of hyper-competition, and psychological collapse, culminating in the protagonist's self-destruction. "Construction Cancellation Order" explores themes of man versus machine and futility, ending on an eerie note as automated robots continue their work mindlessly while submerged in a…

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Is Neo Tokyo appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Neo Tokyo is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This unrated anime anthology film, 'Neo Tokyo', consists of three distinct shorts with varying tones and content levels, making it unsuitable for younger viewers. The primary reasons for parental caution are the middle…

What age rating does Neo Tokyo have?

Neo Tokyo is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Neo Tokyo about?

Is there sex or nudity in Neo Tokyo?

How violent is Neo Tokyo?

Is the language in Neo Tokyo appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild. There is one use of "hell" in the "Running Man" segment and one use of "damn" in the "Construction Cancellation Order" segment.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Neo Tokyo?

What mature themes appear in Neo Tokyo?

How long is Neo Tokyo?

Neo Tokyo runs 50 minutes, directed by Rintaro, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Katsuhiro Otomo, released in 1989.

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