Hiyokko (2017) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The 17-year-old Yatabe Mineko grew up in a family of seven in a mountain village in northeastern Ibaraki Prefecture. Her father Minoru has gone to Tokyo to work in order to earn extra money. However, her life completely changes when her father does not come back for the New Year. Mineko asks her family to let her go to Tokyo to find him and promises to send money home. In the autumn of 1964, she and two childhood friends Tokiko and Mitsuo are hired to start working at a small factory in Tokyo’s working class neighborhood. After work… Sign up for the full guide

TV-PG • 2017 • 2 seasons

Age

Hiyokko is a gentle, character-driven Japanese period drama (Asadora) that follows a young woman moving to Tokyo in the 1960s to search for her missing father. The series is rated for a general audience and focuses on themes of family, hard work, community, and personal growth. Parents should be aware that while the tone is warm and optimistic, there are mature emotional situations involving loss, financial struggle, and the… Sign up for the full guide

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Kasumi Arimura

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Is Hiyokko appropriate for kids?

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Substances Moderate 4/10

Language None 0/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore None 0/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Hiyokko

Contains very mild romantic tension and innocent expressions of affection between couples. There is no nudity or sexual content.

Violence and gore in Hiyokko

None. Conflict is entirely verbal or situational; there is no physical violence.

Language in Hiyokko

Language is clean and appropriate for a general audience, consistent with the show's wholesome tone.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Hiyokko

Occasional scenes feature characters drinking beer or sake in social settings, such as at a restaurant or home gathering. There is no depiction of drug use or substance abuse.

Mature themes in Hiyokko

The show deals with mature themes including the mysterious disappearance of a family member, the hardships of manual labor, and the challenges of poverty. These are handled with emotional weight but without graphic or traumatic detail.

Scary moments in Hiyokko

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Hiyokko 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 Hiyokko appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Hiyokko is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. Hiyokko is a gentle, character-driven Japanese period drama (Asadora) that follows a young woman moving to Tokyo in the 1960s to search for her missing father. The series is rated for a general audience and focuses on…

What age rating does Hiyokko have?

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

What is Hiyokko about?

How many seasons does Hiyokko have?

Hiyokko has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Hiyokko?

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

How violent is Hiyokko?

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

Is the language in Hiyokko appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Hiyokko.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Hiyokko?