Crow's Blood (2016) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

As science is growing ever closer to the taboo field of regenerative medicine, a mysterious new student named Maki Togawa begins attending the International Dolly Girls' College. Soon after, a series of strange and horrific events occur in and around the school, seemingly in the proximity of or due to new student Maki.

TV-MA • 2016 • 1 season

Age

17+

Crow's Blood is a Japanese horror-thriller miniseries rated TV-MA due to its graphic depiction of body horror, visceral violence, and disturbing gore related to a viral outbreak. The plot centers on a mysterious student at an elite girls' college whose presence triggers gruesome physical mutations and lethal consequences for those around her. Parents should be aware of constant atmospheric dread, intense scenes of blood loss, and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Sakura

Anna Iriyama

Mayu Watanabe

Jurina Matsui

Yuki Kashiwagi

Yui Yokoyama

Rena Kato

Mion Mukaichi

Yuria Kizaki

Takahiro Miura

Tetsuya Bessho

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Crow's Blood

There is no sexual content in this season. The focus remains entirely on biological horror and the psychological strain of the unfolding medical crisis.

Violence and gore in Crow's Blood

The show features graphic violence, including surgery, gore, blood-letting, and supernatural injury. Several sequences involve visceral body horror and threats of physical harm.

Language in Crow's Blood

Language is infrequent, consisting of occasional mild profanity throughout the series.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Crow's Blood

Substance use is absent from this season. No characters are depicted consuming alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs throughout the narrative.

Mature themes in Crow's Blood

The series deals with intense mature themes including unethical human experimentation, death, mourning, and a sense of pervasive psychological dread.

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Is Crow's Blood appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Crow's Blood is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Crow's Blood is a Japanese horror-thriller miniseries rated TV-MA due to its graphic depiction of body horror, visceral violence, and disturbing gore related to a viral outbreak. The plot centers on a mysterious student…

What age rating does Crow's Blood have?

Crow's Blood is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

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How many seasons does Crow's Blood have?

Crow's Blood has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Crow's Blood?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Crow's Blood.

How violent is Crow's Blood?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Crow's Blood per our reviewers.

Is the language in Crow's Blood appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Crow's Blood.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Crow's Blood?