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

Content is limited to non-sexual, character-specific greetings like brief, platonic pecks on the cheek and scenes of characters in swimsuits or bathing in hot springs with nothing explicit shown.

Violence consists of stylized, non-graphic fantasy combat against Ceruleans, which dissolve into colorful blocks when defeated. The action is framing-based, often involving chases or light skirmishes that are non-threatening, and we have applied a slapstick/stylized-cartoon modifier due to the nature of the animation and lack of lasting physical consequence.

Language is absent, with no profanity or offensive slang used throughout the season.

There is no depiction of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use within the series. Characters occasionally consume park-specific food items, but there are no substances of concern.

The series features mild themes of isolation and the search for origins, as well as some instances of sadness regarding the potential loss of friends. These elements are handled with emotional sensitivity appropriate for a younger audience.

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Kemono Friends 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.