Electromagnetic Girlfriend (2009) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Delinquent Juu Juuzawa is a lone wolf who does not see much use in befriending people. So when a girl named Ame Ochibana claims they are linked together from their previous lives, he is highly skeptical and doesn't want anything to do with her. Even stranger is that her fondest wish is to be his servant. Thinking that Ame must be delusional, he tries to distance himself from her. But when a classmate is murdered, Juu instead decides to keep her close, believing the strange girl to be the culprit. However, her intelligence and skill… Sign up for the full guide

TV-MA • 2009 • 1 season

Age

17+

Electromagnetic Girlfriend is a dark psychological thriller anime series that explores themes of obsession, trauma, and violent crime. Because of its explicit depictions of murder, including graphic imagery of corpses manipulated like puppets, it is unsuitable for young viewers. Parents should also be aware of moderate sexual situations and intense, unsettling atmospheric dread throughout the episodes. This series is intended for… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Ryo Hirohashi

Mai Nakahara

Mitsuki Saiga

Kozue Yoshizumi

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Is Electromagnetic Girlfriend appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Electromagnetic Girlfriend Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Electromagnetic Girlfriend

Features moderate sexual content, including scenes of implied sexual activity and characters in states of undress.

Violence and gore in Electromagnetic Girlfriend

Violence is severe and graphic, depicting murders involving strangulation with wire and victims posed in disturbing ways.

Language in Electromagnetic Girlfriend

The language is largely restrained, consisting of occasional coarse expressions and verbal hostility. There is no pervasive use of strong profanity throughout the two-part series.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Electromagnetic Girlfriend

Substance use is absent from this season. No characters are depicted consuming alcohol, tobacco, or illicit substances.

Mature themes in Electromagnetic Girlfriend

Themes are intense and mature, centered on serial murder, psychological trauma, and dangerous obsession.

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Is Electromagnetic Girlfriend appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Electromagnetic Girlfriend is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Electromagnetic Girlfriend is a dark psychological thriller anime series that explores themes of obsession, trauma, and violent crime. Because of its explicit depictions of murder, including graphic imagery of corpses…

What age rating does Electromagnetic Girlfriend have?

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

What is Electromagnetic Girlfriend about?

How many seasons does Electromagnetic Girlfriend have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Electromagnetic Girlfriend?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Electromagnetic Girlfriend.

How violent is Electromagnetic Girlfriend?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Electromagnetic Girlfriend per our reviewers.

Is the language in Electromagnetic Girlfriend appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Electromagnetic Girlfriend.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Electromagnetic Girlfriend?