HaNaYaMaTa (2014) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Naru is a high school girl who is average in every way. She loves fairy tale heroines, though she’s never had the courage to escape her ordinary life. One day, she sees Hannah, a transfer student, dancing in the moonlit and becomes inspired to learn Yosakoi dancing.

TV-PG • 2014 • 1 season

Age

HaNaYaMaTa is a gentle, slice-of-life anime that follows a group of middle school girls forming a Yosakoi dance club. It is rated TV-14 primarily for mild fan service, occasional school-girl drama, and emotional themes surrounding insecurity and friendship. The series is largely wholesome and focused on personal growth, with almost no physical violence or harsh content. It is well-suited for older children and teens who enjoy… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Minami Tanaka

Reina Ueda

Kaya Okuno

Manami Numakura

Yuka Otsubo

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Is HaNaYaMaTa appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore None 0/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in HaNaYaMaTa

Contains brief, harmless scenes of girls in swimsuits or changing clothes in dressing rooms, typical of school-based anime.

Violence and gore in HaNaYaMaTa

None. The series features no physical aggression or fighting.

Language in HaNaYaMaTa

Very mild, using typical anime-style exclamations and occasional mild frustration between friends.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in HaNaYaMaTa

There is no depiction of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use in this season. All social interactions occur in school or recreational settings without any substance consumption.

Mature themes in HaNaYaMaTa

Explores light drama regarding social anxiety, the pressure of school expectations, and the emotional difficulties of maintaining friendships during adolescence.

Scary moments in HaNaYaMaTa

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for HaNaYaMaTa 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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Is HaNaYaMaTa appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests HaNaYaMaTa is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. HaNaYaMaTa is a gentle, slice-of-life anime that follows a group of middle school girls forming a Yosakoi dance club. It is rated TV-14 primarily for mild fan service, occasional school-girl drama, and emotional themes…

What age rating does HaNaYaMaTa have?

HaNaYaMaTa is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is HaNaYaMaTa about?

How many seasons does HaNaYaMaTa have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in HaNaYaMaTa?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across HaNaYaMaTa.

How violent is HaNaYaMaTa?

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

Is the language in HaNaYaMaTa appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across HaNaYaMaTa.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in HaNaYaMaTa?