Blade of the Immortal (2008) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Manji is a crass, violent samurai with a special ability: he cannot die. Cursed with immortality by the nun Yobikuni as punishment for his ruthless deeds, he has grown weary of his ageless life. The only way to lift the curse is to slay 1,000 evil men. So Manji wanders Japan, shedding the blood of the wicked on his quest to finally die.

TV-MA • 2008 • 1 season

Age

17+

Blade of the Immortal is a dark, seinen-style anime centered on a cursed, immortal samurai seeking redemption through extreme violence. The series is rated TV-MA primarily due to pervasive, visceral gore, dismemberment, and frequently brutal, non-consensual sexual situations. It deals with heavy themes of revenge, trauma, and moral decay within a historical setting. This series is intended for mature adult audiences only and is not… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Rina Sato

Tomokazu Seki

Daisuke Namikawa

Hirofumi Nojima

Katsuyuki Konishi

Kazuya Nakai

Mamiko Noto

Masashi Ebara

Megumi Toyoguchi

Shin-ichiro Miki

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Yuuya Uchida

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Substances None 0/10

Language Intense 8/10

Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Blade of the Immortal

The series features mature sexual content, including imagery of women in bondage during the opening sequences. Plot lines include non-consensual sexual encounters, such as the rape of the protagonist's mother.

Violence and gore in Blade of the Immortal

Violence is severe and pervasive. It includes frequent graphic dismemberment, decapitations, and lingering shots of gore. Characters suffer extensive physical trauma, and murder is portrayed in visceral, often cruel detail.

Language in Blade of the Immortal

The series contains moderate profanity consistent with its gritty, dark subject matter.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Blade of the Immortal

Substance use is minimal and rarely featured as a plot point.

Mature themes in Blade of the Immortal

Themes include profound grief, the corrosive nature of vengeance, and severe psychological trauma. The series explores the concept of immortality as a curse and consistently centers on characters defined by their past losses and desire for retribution.

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Is Blade of the Immortal appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Blade of the Immortal is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Blade of the Immortal is a dark, seinen-style anime centered on a cursed, immortal samurai seeking redemption through extreme violence. The series is rated TV-MA primarily due to pervasive, visceral gore, dismemberment…

What age rating does Blade of the Immortal have?

Blade of the Immortal is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Blade of the Immortal about?

How many seasons does Blade of the Immortal have?

Blade of the Immortal has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Blade of the Immortal?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Blade of the Immortal.

How violent is Blade of the Immortal?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Blade of the Immortal per our reviewers.

Is the language in Blade of the Immortal appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Blade of the Immortal.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Blade of the Immortal?