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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond
Director: Masaharu Watanabe, Kenichi Kawamura
Released: 2019
Duration: 76 min
Rating: 7.3

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A prequel story set seven years before the beginning of the Re:ZERO series. Emilia lives in a secluded forest covered in snow with the spirit Puck. The forest holds a secret: the elves who once lived there have been frozen into ice. Emilia is feared by the people living on the outskirts of the forest, but makes a humble living selling magic stones and warding off Magic Beasts. One day, however, her peaceful life is disrupted when the Great Spirit of Fire Melakuera decides to lay his judgment upon her.

Rated NR • 2019 • 1h 16m

Directed by Masaharu Watanabe, Kenichi Kawamura

7.3

200+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

12+

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond is a prequel that explores the early life of Emilia and her spirit companion Puck in a secluded, snow-covered forest. The film contains moderate fantasy violence and moments of intense emotional struggle, making it best suited for older children and teens. Parents should be aware of persistent peril and scenes involving magical combat. This story provides context for the main… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Rie Takahashi

Yumi Uchiyama

Yusuke Kobayashi

Inori Minase

Satomi Arai

Rie Murakawa

Takehito Koyasu

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Content severity in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond

Sex None 0/10

Violence Strong 5/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond, moment by moment

0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10

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Sex and nudity in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond

None. There is no sexual content or nudity present in the film.

Violence and gore in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond

The film features moderate fantasy violence involving magical creatures and combat encounters. Characters use ice magic and energy blasts, resulting in impacts and some explosions, though gore is absent.

Language in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond

Mild, infrequent coarse language occurs, primarily consisting of insults or character outbursts during tense moments.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond

None. There is no consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs shown on screen.

Mature themes in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond

The story deals with heavy themes, including isolation, societal prejudice, and the fear of losing loved ones. Emilia’s loneliness and the weight of her past are central emotional elements.

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Is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond is a prequel that explores the early life of Emilia and her spirit companion Puck in a secluded, snow-covered forest. The film contains moderate fantasy violence…

What age rating does Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond have?

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond about?

Is there sex or nudity in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond?

None. There is no sexual content or nudity present in the film.

How violent is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond?

Is the language in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond appropriate for kids?

Mild, infrequent coarse language occurs, primarily consisting of insults or character outbursts during tense moments.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond?

None. There is no consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs shown on screen.

What mature themes appear in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond?

The story deals with heavy themes, including isolation, societal prejudice, and the fear of losing loved ones. Emilia’s loneliness and the weight of her past are central emotional elements.

How long is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond?

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond runs 76 minutes, directed by Masaharu Watanabe, Kenichi Kawamura, released in 2019.

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