The Great Yokai War (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young boy with a troubled home life becomes "chosen," and he stumbles into the middle of a great war of yōkai (a class of mythological creatures), where he meets a group of friendly yōkai who become his companions through his journey. Now he must fight to protect his friends and free the world of the yōkai from oppression.
Rated PG-13 • 2005 • 2h 4m
The Great Yokai War (2005) is a PG-13 fantasy by Takashi Miike that earned its rating for moderate fantasy violence, several frightening creature designs, and emotional themes of loss and revenge. Parents should be aware of multiple scenes where yokai are fused, captured or killed (non-graphic slicing, whipping and tossing), the sudden on-screen death of a sympathetic yokai (Agi), and a brief moment of child nudity (Tadashi's bare… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Great Yokai War appropriate for kids?
The Great Yokai War (2005) is a PG-13 fantasy by Takashi Miike that earned its rating for moderate fantasy violence, several frightening creature designs, and emotional themes of loss and revenge. Parents should be aware of multiple scenes where yokai are fused, captured or… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Great Yokai War
What happens in The Great Yokai War, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:27 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Great Yokai War
Light and minimal. IMDb's Parents Guide notes a single, brief instance of non-sexual nudity: Tadashi's bare bottom is briefly visible while he's putting on armor; there are no sexual acts or explicit scenes.
Violence and gore in The Great Yokai War
Moderate fantasy violence, mostly non-graphic. The film shows yokai being swallowed or fused into the fiery Yomotsumono, kikai attacking and killing or capturing people, and several fights with tossing, squeezing and slicing (little blood). Key violent beats include the fortress ingesting a Tokyo building and Tadashi forced to strike a transformed friend (the sunekosuri-turned-kikai). IMDb lists the film's violence as "moderate" with little gore.
Language in The Great Yokai War
None. Reported parent guides and IMDb note there is no strong profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Great Yokai War
None. The movie contains no notable alcohol, drug, or smoking scenes.
Mature themes in The Great Yokai War
Moderate-to-strong thematic material: parental divorce and a child’s displacement, vengeance and cultural grievance (Katō's campaign), enslavement/erasure of yokai, and the grief of losing friends (Agi's death). These themes drive emotional scenes that may upset younger viewers despite the film's fantastical trappings.
Scary moments in The Great Yokai War
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Great Yokai War appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Great Yokai War is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG-13. The Great Yokai War (2005) is a PG-13 fantasy by Takashi Miike that earned its rating for moderate fantasy violence, several frightening creature designs, and emotional themes of loss and revenge. Parents should be…
What age rating does The Great Yokai War have?
The Great Yokai War is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Great Yokai War about?
The Great Yokai War (2005) is a PG-13 fantasy by Takashi Miike that earned its rating for moderate fantasy violence, several frightening creature designs, and emotional themes of loss and revenge. Parents should be aware of multiple scenes where yokai are fused, captured or killed (non-graphic slicing, whipping and…
Is there sex or nudity in The Great Yokai War?
Light and minimal. IMDb's Parents Guide notes a single, brief instance of non-sexual nudity: Tadashi's bare bottom is briefly visible while he's putting on armor; there are no sexual acts or explicit scenes.
How violent is The Great Yokai War?
Moderate fantasy violence, mostly non-graphic. The film shows yokai being swallowed or fused into the fiery Yomotsumono, kikai attacking and killing or capturing people, and several fights with tossing, squeezing and slicing (little blood). Key violent beats…
Is the language in The Great Yokai War appropriate for kids?
None. Reported parent guides and IMDb note there is no strong profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Great Yokai War?
None. The movie contains no notable alcohol, drug, or smoking scenes.
What mature themes appear in The Great Yokai War?
Moderate-to-strong thematic material: parental divorce and a child’s displacement, vengeance and cultural grievance (Katō's campaign), enslavement/erasure of yokai, and the grief of losing friends (Agi's death). These themes drive emotional scenes that may…
How long is The Great Yokai War?
The Great Yokai War runs 124 minutes, directed by Takashi Miike, released in 2005.
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