ONI: Thunder God's Tale (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: ONI: Thunder God's Tale
Rating: 7.5

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In a mystical world of Japanese gods and spirits, a courageous girl strives to follow in her mysterious father's footsteps and find her true powers.

TV-Y7-FV • 2022 • 1 season

7.5

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

ONI: Thunder God's Tale is an animated miniseries set in a world of Japanese mythology. Its TV-Y7 rating is earned for its fantasy violence and moments of peril, particularly in the later episodes. The story features battles between spirits and gods, with large, shadowy monsters (the Oni) that create a sense of threat, though the violence is never graphic or gory. Other content like language, sexual content, and substance use is… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Momona Tamada

Craig Robinson

Archie Yates

Brittany Ishibashi

George Takei

Anna Akana

Charlet Chung

Robert Kondo

Omar Benson Miller

Tantoo Cardinal

Miyuki Sawashiro

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Is ONI: Thunder God's Tale appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in ONI: Thunder God's Tale

There is no sexual content in this series. Romantic interests or mature themes are entirely absent from the narrative.

Violence and gore in ONI: Thunder God's Tale

The violence is mostly comic-book style and non-graphic. Characters engage in slapstick physical comedy and fantasy-based battles using minor Kushi powers. A character named Putaro is described as aggressive, and there are brief confrontations with shadowy Oni figures that create some peril but no lasting harm or graphic consequences.

Language in ONI: Thunder God's Tale

Very mild language is used, limited to expressions like "oh my god" and the playful phrase "What the duck" in reference to a character. There is no profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in ONI: Thunder God's Tale

None visible. Characters are not shown consuming alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.

Mature themes in ONI: Thunder God's Tale

Themes revolve around self-discovery, identity, and the fear of the unknown (the Oni). Onari struggles with her heritage and the pressure to find her powers, leading to some emotional intensity. There is also the theme of acceptance and prejudice between the Kami and the Oni.

Scary moments in ONI: Thunder God's Tale

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for ONI: Thunder God's Tale 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 ONI: Thunder God's Tale appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests ONI: Thunder God's Tale is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. ONI: Thunder God's Tale is an animated miniseries set in a world of Japanese mythology. Its TV-Y7 rating is earned for its fantasy violence and moments of peril, particularly in the later episodes. The story features…

What age rating does ONI: Thunder God's Tale have?

ONI: Thunder God's Tale is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is ONI: Thunder God's Tale about?

How many seasons does ONI: Thunder God's Tale have?

ONI: Thunder God's Tale has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in ONI: Thunder God's Tale?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across ONI: Thunder God's Tale.

How violent is ONI: Thunder God's Tale?

Violence isn't a standout concern across ONI: Thunder God's Tale per our reviewers.

Is the language in ONI: Thunder God's Tale appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across ONI: Thunder God's Tale.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in ONI: Thunder God's Tale?