Love Strikes! (2010) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Moriyama plays a temp worker who has never had any luck with women. One day, he suddenly starts getting invitations from several beautiful women, and he finds himself confused about how to deal with this new experience of having a "moteki" (a period when one is very popular and attractive to others).
TV-MA • 2010 • 1 season
Love Strikes! (Moteki) is a Japanese romantic comedy series that explores the sudden romantic popularity of an awkward temp worker. The series focuses on adult dating dynamics, social awkwardness, and the confusing nature of unrequited love, making it primarily suitable for older teenagers and adults. Parents should be aware that the show includes recurring themes of sexual longing, mild to moderate suggestive content, and casual… Sign up for the full guide
Cast
Is Love Strikes! appropriate for kids?
Love Strikes! (Moteki) is a Japanese romantic comedy series that explores the sudden romantic popularity of an awkward temp worker. The series focuses on adult dating dynamics, social awkwardness, and the confusing nature of unrequited love, making it primarily suitable for… Read more — free account
Content severity in Love Strikes! Sign up for season-by-season breakdown
Sex and nudity in Love Strikes!
The series features regular sexual situations, including suggestive physical interactions and frequent discussions about intimacy. Partial nudity and brief glimpses of bed scenes occur, focusing on the character's complicated romantic life.
Violence and gore in Love Strikes!
Violence is minimal and mostly consists of mild, non-serious physical comedy or emotional outbursts. There are no depictions of realistic or graphic violence.
Language in Love Strikes!
The series contains moderate language, including occasional profanity and crude remarks typical of adult dating comedies. Sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue are also frequent.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Love Strikes!
Frequent social drinking is depicted throughout the series, usually in bar or restaurant settings. Characters are often shown with beer or cocktails, and occasional scenes show characters in a state of mild to moderate intoxication.
Mature themes in Love Strikes!
Mature themes are pervasive, focusing on romantic insecurities, the complexities of modern dating, and emotional fallout from past relationships. The series explores themes of loneliness, attraction, and the awkward transition into adult romantic commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Love Strikes! appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Love Strikes! is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Love Strikes! (Moteki) is a Japanese romantic comedy series that explores the sudden romantic popularity of an awkward temp worker. The series focuses on adult dating dynamics, social awkwardness, and the confusing…
What age rating does Love Strikes! have?
Love Strikes! is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Love Strikes! about?
Love Strikes! (Moteki) is a Japanese romantic comedy series that explores the sudden romantic popularity of an awkward temp worker. The series focuses on adult dating dynamics, social awkwardness, and the confusing nature of unrequited love, making it primarily suitable for older teenagers and adults. Parents should…
How many seasons does Love Strikes! have?
Love Strikes! has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Love Strikes!?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Love Strikes!.
How violent is Love Strikes!?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Love Strikes! per our reviewers.
Is the language in Love Strikes! appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Love Strikes!.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Love Strikes!?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Love Strikes!.
What mature themes appear in Love Strikes!?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Love Strikes!.
Where can I read the full Love Strikes! parent guide?
Create a free Bontent account to unlock season-by-season notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your watchlist.
Parents also checked these shows for 17-year-olds
Sign up to filter
Shows like Love Strikes! with similar intensity
Sign up to filter
Less intense shows for families
Sign up to filter
More comedy shows with parent guides
- The Big Bang Theory parent guide
- Rick and Morty parent guide
- Wednesday parent guide
- Friends parent guide
- Sex Education parent guide
- Cobra Kai parent guide
- How I Met Your Mother parent guide
- One Piece parent guide
- The Office parent guide
- Rebelde parent guide
- Malcolm in the Middle parent guide
- Teen Wolf parent guide
Romantic Comedy shows parents are checking
More shows with Bontent parent guides
- Dragon Ball GT parent guide
- Daria parent guide
- I Am Not an Animal parent guide
- Amor Real parent guide
- La familia P. Luche parent guide
- Pucca parent guide
- Una familia de diez parent guide
- Diomedes, el Cacique de La Junta parent guide
- Moses and the Ten Commandments parent guide
- Lady, la vendedora de rosas parent guide
- What Life Took From Me parent guide
- Dug Days parent guide
- Hensuki: Are You Willing to Fall in Love With a Pervert, As Long As She's a Cutie? parent guide
- Amar a Muerte parent guide
- The King of Fighters: Destiny parent guide
- Mums Make Porn parent guide