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Comic Girls (2018) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Kaoruko Moeta is a 15-year-old high school student and 4-panel manga artist. After moving to a dorm especially for female manga artists, she meets shoujo manga artist Koyume, teen romance manga artist Ruki, and shounen manga artist Tsubasa. Every day, they'll work all through the night trying to ink and finish their work!

TV-14 • 2018 • 1 season

6.4
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Age
13+

Comic Girls is a lighthearted slice-of-life anime about four high school girls pursuing their dreams of becoming professional manga artists. The series contains a moderate amount of sexual content, which is the primary reason for parental caution; this includes frequent 'fanservice' scenes where the teen characters are shown in swimsuits, lingerie, or in bathing situations with some non-explicit nudity like partial breasts. One… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Hikaru Akao
Hikaru Akao
Kaede Hondo
Kaede Hondo
Saori Onishi
Saori Onishi
Rie Takahashi
Rie Takahashi
Aya Endo
Aya Endo
Minami Tsuda
Minami Tsuda
Ayaka Nanase
Ayaka Nanase
Reina Ueda
Reina Ueda
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Is Comic Girls appropriate for kids?

Comic Girls is a lighthearted slice-of-life anime about four high school girls pursuing their dreams of becoming professional manga artists. The series contains a moderate amount of sexual content, which is the primary reason for parental caution; this includes frequent… Read more — free account

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Substances Mild 2/10
Language Mild 2/10
Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10
Violence/Gore None 0/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Comic Girls

Mild sexual references and fan service are present. One character draws erotic manga, and her work is occasionally seen with explicit parts comically pixelated. There are scenes with girls in lingerie, swimsuits, and bathing scenes that show parts of their breasts, though full exposure or explicit detail is avoided. In Episode 3, a character's manga concept is rejected for being too suggestive ('jiggle jiggle bounce') referring to a curvy character. Episode 5 features the girls at the beach in swimsuits, with some…

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Violence and gore in Comic Girls

No violence is depicted in this season. All conflict is emotional or comedic.

Language in Comic Girls

Mild coarse language like 'damn' and 'hell' occasionally appears in the English subtitles, but profanity is infrequent and not strong.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Comic Girls

Mild depictions of alcohol use are present, primarily showing adults having drinks. In one instance, adult women are shown becoming mildly intoxicated with flushed faces and exaggerated behavior. An adult character is briefly seen smoking a cigarette in a dream sequence.

Mature themes in Comic Girls

The series deals with themes of artistic struggle, self-doubt, and the pressure of deadlines while pursuing a creative career. Kaos-chan frequently experiences anxiety and 'Kaospirals' when facing rejections or creative blocks. The girls support each other through these challenges, emphasizing friendship and perseverance. There are no frightening or intense scenes beyond mild anxiety related to artistic performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Comic Girls appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Comic Girls is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. Comic Girls is a lighthearted slice-of-life anime about four high school girls pursuing their dreams of becoming professional manga artists. The series contains a moderate amount of sexual content, which is the primary…

What age rating does Comic Girls have?

Comic Girls is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Comic Girls about?

Comic Girls is a lighthearted slice-of-life anime about four high school girls pursuing their dreams of becoming professional manga artists. The series contains a moderate amount of sexual content, which is the primary reason for parental caution; this includes frequent 'fanservice' scenes where the teen characters…

How many seasons does Comic Girls have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Comic Girls?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Comic Girls.

How violent is Comic Girls?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Comic Girls per our reviewers.

Is the language in Comic Girls appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Comic Girls.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Comic Girls?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Comic Girls.

What mature themes appear in Comic Girls?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Comic Girls.

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