Norn9 (2016) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Guided by a strange, haunting song, elementary-schooler Sorata Suzuhara from the Heisei Era is warped back in time to 1919, in a high-tech ship called Norn9. This ship, flying above towns resembling that of the Meiji or Taishō period, harbours The Gifted, a group of three girls and eight boys with special abilities. As he tries to find a way to return to his time, he discovers incredible secrets about the world and spacetime itself.

TV-14 • 2016 • 1 season

Age

13+

Norn9 is a fantasy-adventure anime series involving a group of young adults with unique powers living aboard a mysterious high-tech airship. The series earns a TV-14 rating primarily due to instances of physical aggression, intense emotional distress, and brief moments of sexual tension that lean into established "harem" tropes. While the violence is rarely graphic, there are scenes featuring threats, strangulation, and painful… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Mitsuki Saiga

Takuya Sato

Hiro Shimono

Kenji Hamada

Asami Seto

Nagi Yanagi

Ryoka Yuzuki

Noriaki Sugiyama

Ayahi Takagaki

Ayumi Fujimura

Atsushi Abe

Koji Yusa

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Is Norn9 appropriate for kids?

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Substances Mild 2/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Norn9

Contains mild romantic tension and occasional innuendo. Some scenes feature characters kissing or being in close proximity, and there is a scene involving an uncomfortable, forceful confrontation between two characters, though it does not become sexual.

Violence and gore in Norn9

Features moderate fantasy-based violence, including ship-to-ship explosions and intense character-on-character confrontations. There are instances of choking, electrical shocks, and characters suffering physical pain, though gore is absent.

Language in Norn9

Language is mild and infrequent, consisting of standard exclamations without strong profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Norn9

Substance use is limited to a brief scene in a bar where a character is seen drinking alcohol.

Mature themes in Norn9

Themes include war, political conflict, and the trauma of a crumbling society. Characters frequently deal with identity crises, abandonment, and the weight of past sins.

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Is Norn9 appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Norn9 is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. Norn9 is a fantasy-adventure anime series involving a group of young adults with unique powers living aboard a mysterious high-tech airship. The series earns a TV-14 rating primarily due to instances of physical…

What age rating does Norn9 have?

Norn9 is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Norn9 about?

How many seasons does Norn9 have?

Norn9 has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Norn9?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Norn9.

How violent is Norn9?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Norn9 per our reviewers.

Is the language in Norn9 appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Norn9.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Norn9?