Azumanga Daioh (2002) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Azumanga Daioh
Rating: 7.9

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Ten year old child prodigy, Chiyo Mihama, is finding it tough fitting in at high school with the girls five years her elder: Osaka (dimwitted with a weird take on the world), Tomo (a powder keg that goes off at a moment’s notice), Kagura (the competitive athlete of the bunch), Yomi (the hothead), and Sakaki (timid and obsessed with a love of animals that isn’t reciprocated). Together with their teacher, they navigate the rough waters and fun times of high school.

TV-PG • 2002 • 1 season

7.9

100+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

10+

Azumanga Daioh is about high school life through the eyes of six girls with unusual personalities: Chiyo (the 10-year-old genius), Osaka (the resident airhead), Sakaki (the shy one prone to cat bites), Tomo (the loose cannon), Yomi (the short-tempered one)...

Cast

Tomoko Kaneda

Yuki Matsuoka

Chieko Higuchi

Rie Tanaka

Yuu Asakawa

Akiko Hiramatsu

Aya Hisakawa

Houko Kuwashima

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Is Azumanga Daioh appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Azumanga Daioh

No explicit sexual content or nudity. Crushes, dating, flirting, jealousy, and romantic embarrassment may recur.

Violence and gore in Azumanga Daioh

Minimal-to-mild violence; slapstick, sports mishaps, pranks, or comic accidents may occur.

Language in Azumanga Daioh

The series contains no strong profanity or vulgarity. Most verbal conflict consists of mild insults, sarcasm, and teasing between high school classmates. Occasional heated arguments occur for comedic effect, but the dialogue remains appropriate for a general youth audience.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Azumanga Daioh

No prominent substance use; occasional party or older-teen settings may be referenced lightly.

Mature themes in Azumanga Daioh

Moderate tween/teen themes of friendship, identity, independence, peer pressure, jealousy, popularity, honesty, and responsibility.

Scary moments in Azumanga Daioh

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Azumanga Daioh yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Azumanga Daioh appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Azumanga Daioh is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Azumanga Daioh is about high school life through the eyes of six girls with unusual personalities: Chiyo (the 10-year-old genius), Osaka (the resident airhead), Sakaki (the shy one prone to cat bites), Tomo (the loose…

What age rating does Azumanga Daioh have?

Azumanga Daioh is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Azumanga Daioh about?

How many seasons does Azumanga Daioh have?

Azumanga Daioh has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Azumanga Daioh?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Azumanga Daioh.

How violent is Azumanga Daioh?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Azumanga Daioh per our reviewers.

Is the language in Azumanga Daioh appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Azumanga Daioh.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Azumanga Daioh?