Alice & Zoroku (2017) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is absent. There is no nudity, sexual innuendo, or romantic storylines. Some female characters wear relatively form-fitting attire, but it's not played for titillation.

Violence is moderate fantasy action. Early episodes feature intense chases, explosions, and destruction as Sana uses her powers to flee and fight. Other 'Alice's Dream' users engage in battles, causing property damage and sometimes inflicting non-graphic injuries. Characters are thrown and hit with fantastical constructs, but blood and gore are absent. A young girl is often in peril, but serious injury is typically avoided or quickly healed due to the nature of their powers. Later episodes have less overt…

Language is generally mild. Characters occasionally use words like "damn," "hell," or "idiot." Stronger profanity is rare and not used by the main characters, especially not Sana.

Substance use is extremely light. Adults are occasionally seen drinking alcohol, typically at dinner with meals, without any indication of intoxication. There are no depictions of drug use or tobacco.

The series explores themes of abandonment, exploitation, and the search for family. Sana is a child who has been experimented on and has no parents, leading to feelings of loneliness and a desire for connection. Other 'Alice's Dream' users have unique difficulties tied to their powers, and some are shown to be manipulated or forced into certain roles by adults. Later, a girl struggles with her parents' constant arguing and her newfound powers, leading to significant emotional distress. The overarching theme is the…