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Naruto Shippuden (2007) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.

TV-14 • 2007 • 11 seasons

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Naruto Shippuden is the second half of the long-running shōnen anime adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto's manga (2007–2017), following a now-teenage Naruto Uzumaki through escalating ninja warfare. Across 21 arcs and 500 episodes it grows substantially darker than the original Naruto: large-scale battles with sustained blood, on-screen deaths of major characters, war atrocities, torture, and traumatic flashbacks involving child soldiers… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Junko Takeuchi
Junko Takeuchi
Noriaki Sugiyama
Noriaki Sugiyama
Chie Nakamura
Chie Nakamura
Kazuhiko Inoue
Kazuhiko Inoue
Showtaro Morikubo
Showtaro Morikubo
Satoshi Hino
Satoshi Hino
Akira Ishida
Akira Ishida
Hideo Ishikawa
Hideo Ishikawa
Koichi Tochika
Koichi Tochika
Keiko Nemoto
Keiko Nemoto
Kujira
Kujira
Masako Katsuki
Masako Katsuki
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Is Naruto Shippuden appropriate for kids?

Naruto Shippuden is the second half of the long-running shōnen anime adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto's manga (2007–2017), following a now-teenage Naruto Uzumaki through escalating ninja warfare. Across 21 arcs and 500 episodes it grows substantially darker than the original… Read more — free account

Content severity in Naruto Shippuden Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Intense 8/10
Language Strong 6/10
Sex/Nudity Strong 6/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Naruto Shippuden

Sexual content is rated episode by episode, including romance, innuendo, sexual situations, nudity, or assault-related material when relevant.

Violence and gore in Naruto Shippuden

Violence severity is rated by episode, including fights, weapons, gore, death, injuries, monsters, or frightening imagery.

Language in Naruto Shippuden

Language severity follows the series usual rating level and rises for profanity, threats, insults, or explicit comedy.

Mature themes in Naruto Shippuden

Tone reflects emotional weight parents may want to know about: trauma, grief, fear, addiction, social pressure, moral conflict, or family distress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naruto Shippuden appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Naruto Shippuden is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. Naruto Shippuden is the second half of the long-running shōnen anime adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto's manga (2007–2017), following a now-teenage Naruto Uzumaki through escalating ninja warfare. Across 21 arcs and 500…

What age rating does Naruto Shippuden have?

Naruto Shippuden is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Naruto Shippuden about?

Naruto Shippuden is the second half of the long-running shōnen anime adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto's manga (2007–2017), following a now-teenage Naruto Uzumaki through escalating ninja warfare. Across 21 arcs and 500 episodes it grows substantially darker than the original Naruto: large-scale battles with sustained…

How many seasons does Naruto Shippuden have?

Naruto Shippuden has 11 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Naruto Shippuden?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Naruto Shippuden.

How violent is Naruto Shippuden?

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

Is the language in Naruto Shippuden appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Naruto Shippuden.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Naruto Shippuden?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Naruto Shippuden.

What mature themes appear in Naruto Shippuden?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Naruto Shippuden.

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