ATARU (2012) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ataru is a TBS series is about an autistic young man with a mysterious past who helps the police solve criminal cases. It stars Masahiro Nakai in the title role and has received 19.9% TV viewership ratings.
TV-14 • 2012 • 1 season
Ataru is a Japanese procedural drama following a young man on the autism spectrum who uses his extraordinary observational skills to assist police in solving complex crimes. Because it is a police procedural, the series contains recurring depictions of crime scenes, death, and criminal investigation, which may be distressing for younger viewers. While there is no explicit sexual content or heavy profanity, the mature themes involving… Sign up for the full guide
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Is ATARU appropriate for kids?
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Sex and nudity in ATARU
Sexual content is absent, with no nudity or explicit romantic situations depicted throughout the series.
Violence and gore in ATARU
Violence is moderate and centers on forensic investigation; scenes involve discovery of crime scenes, bodies, and flashbacks depicting the act of murder. While not overly graphic, the focus on homicide and forensic detail warrants caution for younger viewers.
Language in ATARU
Language is mild, consisting mostly of standard television-appropriate dialogue with no strong profanity or pervasive coarse language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in ATARU
Substance use is limited to occasional social drinking in a casual setting, such as characters having beer or wine at a restaurant or home.
Mature themes in ATARU
Mature themes include the exploration of mental disabilities, social isolation, the trauma of bereavement, and the complexities of the legal and criminal justice systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ATARU appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests ATARU is best for ages 14+. It's rated TV-14. Ataru is a Japanese procedural drama following a young man on the autism spectrum who uses his extraordinary observational skills to assist police in solving complex crimes. Because it is a police procedural, the series…
What age rating does ATARU have?
ATARU is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is ATARU about?
Ataru is a Japanese procedural drama following a young man on the autism spectrum who uses his extraordinary observational skills to assist police in solving complex crimes. Because it is a police procedural, the series contains recurring depictions of crime scenes, death, and criminal investigation, which may be…
How many seasons does ATARU have?
ATARU has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in ATARU?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across ATARU.
How violent is ATARU?
Violence isn't a standout concern across ATARU per our reviewers.
Is the language in ATARU appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across ATARU.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in ATARU?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across ATARU.
What mature themes appear in ATARU?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of ATARU.
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