Death Parade (2015) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Death Parade
Rating: 8.0

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

There is a place after death that’s neither heaven nor hell. A bar that serves you one chance to win. You cannot leave until the game is over, and when it is, your life may be too.

TV-MA • 2015 • 1 season

8.0

400+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

15+

Death Parade is a psychological anime series set in a purgatorial bar where the recently deceased must compete in games that force them to confront their pasts and reveal their true moral character. The series is rated TV-MA primarily due to its heavy focus on mature themes, including suicide, domestic violence, murder, and deep existential trauma. While the violence is generally moderate and not overly graphic, the show is… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Asami Seto

Tomoaki Maeno

Misa Kato

Yuna Taniguchi

Atsumi Tanezaki

Koki Uchiyama

Shota Yamamoto

Rumi Okubo

Ryoka Yuzuki

Ryoko Shiraishi

Tessyo Genda

Yoshimasa Hosoya

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Substances Intense 10/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Strong 6/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Death Parade

Contains rare, non-explicit glimpses of nudity, primarily focused on silhouette or comedic contexts. Some episodes include sexual innuendo, such as characters playing games like Twister, or brief references to sexual relationships.

Violence and gore in Death Parade

Violence is moderate and frequently psychological in nature. While most episodes focus on game-based tension, some depict domestic abuse, physical fights, and graphic consequences of suicide or murder.

Language in Death Parade

Language is generally mild, consisting of occasional uses of words like 'damn' or 'bastard'. It does not contain frequent or harsh profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Death Parade

Frequent social drinking occurs as the series takes place in a bar. Some characters are depicted as alcoholics or struggle with substance-related behaviors, and light references to drug use appear in character backstories.

Mature themes in Death Parade

The series deals with heavy mature topics, including suicide, murder, domestic violence, and the existential weight of human morality. These themes are central to the plot and often presented through intense, emotionally heavy narratives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Death Parade appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Death Parade is best for ages 15+. It's rated TV-MA. Death Parade is a psychological anime series set in a purgatorial bar where the recently deceased must compete in games that force them to confront their pasts and reveal their true moral character. The series is rated…

What age rating does Death Parade have?

Death Parade is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.

What is Death Parade about?

How many seasons does Death Parade have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Death Parade?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Death Parade.

How violent is Death Parade?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Death Parade per our reviewers.

Is the language in Death Parade appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Death Parade.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Death Parade?