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Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon (2015) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Set in a world where witches run havoc, the military decides to shift from using sword to utilizing guns to neutralize magical threats. The Anti-Magic Academy is an institution that specializes in training witch hunters. Takeru Kusunagi, who can’t use guns and continues to fight with a sword, is relegated to the 35th Test Platoon, a motley group who can’t cooperate. One day, Ouka Ohtori, an elite pistol master who was forced into demotion, joins the platoon. Will they be able to gather their strengths and work together?

TV-MA • 2015 • 1 season

7.7
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This anime series follows a team of misfit students at a military academy training to hunt witches. It earns its mature rating primarily for strong sexual content and themes, including pervasive 'ecchi' humor (revealing outfits, suggestive camera angles, and sexualized situations) and a disturbing scene involving an attempted sexual assault. The series also contains frequent fantasy violence, with characters using guns and swords in… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Reina Ueda
Reina Ueda
Ryoko Shiraishi
Ryoko Shiraishi
Rumi Okubo
Rumi Okubo
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Iori Nomizu
Iori Nomizu
Kanae Itou
Kanae Itou
Akane Kohinata
Akane Kohinata
Chika Anzai
Chika Anzai
Jouji Nakata
Jouji Nakata
Kenjiro Tsuda
Kenjiro Tsuda
Koji Yusa
Koji Yusa
Natsumi Yamada
Natsumi Yamada
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Is Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon appropriate for kids?

This anime series follows a team of misfit students at a military academy training to hunt witches. It earns its mature rating primarily for strong sexual content and themes, including pervasive 'ecchi' humor (revealing outfits, suggestive camera angles, and sexualized… Read more — free account

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Substances Intense 10/10
Language Intense 10/10
Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon

Sexual content is moderate to strong. It includes suggestive dialogue, revealing outfits, and fan service camera angles. Episode 6 features a character attempting to sexually assault Usagi, which is interrupted. There are also instances of implied nudity with strategic covering and romantic tension.

Violence and gore in Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon

Violence is frequent and intense, depicted through magical battles with guns, swords, and various abilities. Characters are often injured, showing blood, cuts, and sometimes graphic wounds. Several characters are shown near death or critically injured, and there are mass-casualty scenarios. The fight choreography is often fast-paced and destructive.

Language in Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon

There is frequent use of moderate to strong profanity, including words like "damn," "hell," "bitch," and "asshole." Characters use insults and exclamations in intense situations and casual dialogue.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon

Alcohol is consumed casually by adult characters in some episodes. In "The 35th Drunken Platoon," the entire episode revolves around the platoon becoming intoxicated by a magical love potion that mimics alcohol effects, leading to altered behavior.

Mature themes in Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon

Major themes include trauma from past events, particularly Ouka's backstory involving the murder of her family by a witch. Revenge, prejudice against witches, and the morality of using violent means for justice are recurring. Identity and belonging are also explored as the platoon members struggle with their roles and pasts.

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Is Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. This anime series follows a team of misfit students at a military academy training to hunt witches. It earns its mature rating primarily for strong sexual content and themes, including pervasive 'ecchi' humor (revealing…

What age rating does Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon have?

Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon about?

This anime series follows a team of misfit students at a military academy training to hunt witches. It earns its mature rating primarily for strong sexual content and themes, including pervasive 'ecchi' humor (revealing outfits, suggestive camera angles, and sexualized situations) and a disturbing scene involving an…

How many seasons does Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon have?

Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon.

How violent is Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon per our reviewers.

Is the language in Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon.

What mature themes appear in Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon.

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