Atom: The Beginning (2017) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Japan in the near future suffers an unexplained major disaster. Five years later, reconstruction is well underway. Two young researchers at a university are pinning all their hopes on robot development. Now their new interpretation of the eternal hero Astro Boy up until his birth is just about to start!

TV-14 • 2017 • 1 season

Age

13+

Atom: The Beginning is a sci-fi anime prequel detailing the origins of the iconic robot Astro Boy through the lens of two university researchers. The series is rated TV-14 primarily for its depictions of robot-on-robot combat, which can be intense, as well as some mature thematic elements regarding artificial intelligence and societal instability. Parents should be aware of frequent mechanical violence and the presence of characters in… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Takuma Terashima

Yuichi Nakamura

Yuki Inoue

Mikako Komatsu

Yoshino Nanjo

Ayane Sakura

Kengo Kawanishi

Mitsuki Saiga

Nobuo Tobita

Takahiro Sakurai

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Is Atom: The Beginning appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Atom: The Beginning

The series includes brief, mild fan-service style character designs and some comic banter, but no explicit sexual content.

Violence and gore in Atom: The Beginning

The series features frequent robot combat and sci-fi action sequences. While these depict property damage and robot-on-robot violence, human characters are generally protected from severe harm, making the action feel like stylized tournament fighting.

Language in Atom: The Beginning

Mild language is used occasionally, including mild insults or exclamations appropriate for a TV-14 rating.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Atom: The Beginning

There is no depiction of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use in this season. All characters abstain from substances entirely.

Mature themes in Atom: The Beginning

Themes include the ethics of technology, the search for consciousness in machinery, and interpersonal conflict between researchers. Occasional scenes of danger and emotional distress occur during the robot wrestling tournament segments.

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Is Atom: The Beginning appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Atom: The Beginning is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. Atom: The Beginning is a sci-fi anime prequel detailing the origins of the iconic robot Astro Boy through the lens of two university researchers. The series is rated TV-14 primarily for its depictions of robot-on-robot…

What age rating does Atom: The Beginning have?

Atom: The Beginning is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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How many seasons does Atom: The Beginning have?

Atom: The Beginning has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Atom: The Beginning?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Atom: The Beginning.

How violent is Atom: The Beginning?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Atom: The Beginning per our reviewers.

Is the language in Atom: The Beginning appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Atom: The Beginning.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Atom: The Beginning?