By the Grace of the Gods (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: By the Grace of the Gods
Rating: 8.0

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Only 39 years into a life full of bad luck, Ryoma Takebayashi passes away in his sleep! Taking pity on him, three divine beings show compassion by reincarnating him as a young boy to a magical, new world. Now he spends his time researching and caring for slimes in the forest. But after healing an injured traveler, Ryoma decides to set out with his new friends on a journey to use his power to help others. A whole new world awaits him, where his skills as a magic user and slime tamer continue to elicit surprise and admiration.

TV-PG • 2020 • 2 seasons

8.0

100+

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Despite its TV-14 rating, *By the Grace of the Gods* is a gentle, slow-paced fantasy series with a calm and positive tone. The rating stems almost entirely from mature themes related to the main character's backstory; before being reincarnated, he lived a life of abuse, neglect, and overwork, which is alluded to and provides emotional context. The show's on-screen content is much milder, consisting of light fantasy violence where… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Azusa Tadokoro

Hiroki Yasumoto

Makoto Koichi

Marika Kouno

Makoto Furukawa

Kikuko Inoue

Yuuki Kuwahara

Motomu Kiyokawa

Daisuke Ono

Takehito Koyasu

Saori Hayami

Yuuki Takada

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Is By the Grace of the Gods appropriate for kids?

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Substances Moderate 4/10

Language None 0/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10

Mature Themes Moderate 4/10

Sex and nudity in By the Grace of the Gods

There is a very brief scene in Episode 2 where Eliaria is shown bathing from the shoulders up, with no nudity visible. This is the only sexual content in the season and is presented innocently.

Violence and gore in By the Grace of the Gods

Violence is mild and non-graphic. It mostly involves Ryoma and his slimes or other adventurers battling low-level fantasy monsters like goblins, giant bees, or scorpions. These encounters are quickly resolved, with monsters disappearing into light upon defeat. There is no blood or gore, and the focus is on strategy rather than brutal combat. The initial episode features a brief recollection of Ryoma's past life death by sneezing, which is played for dark humor rather than intensity.

Language in By the Grace of the Gods

No profanity is present in this season. Characters use polite and respectful language throughout, consistent with the gentle tone of the series.

Mature themes in By the Grace of the Gods

Key themes include starting a new life, making friends, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Ryoma's past life as an overworked salaryman is mentioned, leading to themes of finding happiness and purpose. There are also implicit themes of environmental clean-up and community building as Ryoma establishes his laundry business. Death is alluded to only in the context of Ryoma's previous life and his subsequent rebirth.

Scary moments in By the Grace of the Gods

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for By the Grace of the Gods 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is By the Grace of the Gods appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests By the Grace of the Gods is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. Despite its TV-14 rating, *By the Grace of the Gods* is a gentle, slow-paced fantasy series with a calm and positive tone. The rating stems almost entirely from mature themes related to the main character's backstory…

What age rating does By the Grace of the Gods have?

By the Grace of the Gods is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is By the Grace of the Gods about?

How many seasons does By the Grace of the Gods have?

By the Grace of the Gods has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in By the Grace of the Gods?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across By the Grace of the Gods.

How violent is By the Grace of the Gods?

Violence isn't a standout concern across By the Grace of the Gods per our reviewers.

Is the language in By the Grace of the Gods appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across By the Grace of the Gods.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in By the Grace of the Gods?