Pet (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The psychic suspense story revolves around people who possess the ability to infiltrate people's minds and manipulate memories. Their powers have been used in the underworld for covering up incidents, assassinations, and other deeds. These powers can not only destroy other people's spirits, but also corrupt the users' own hearts at the same time. The users had to protect their fragile and insecure hearts, as if chained to each other. They are called "pets" out of fear and despising.

TV-MA • 2020 • 1 season

Age

17+

Pet is a psychological suspense anime series exploring a dark underworld where individuals use telepathic powers to manipulate human memories and consciousness. This series is intended for a mature audience, primarily due to its complex thematic focus on psychological trauma, memory corruption, and the erosion of personal identity. Parents should be aware of frequent disturbing imagery, sexualized character interactions, and graphic… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Keisuke Ueda

Kisho Taniyama

Yuki Ono

Yasuyuki Kase

Shunsuke Sakuya

Koji Yusa

Nobuo Tobita

Mao Ichimichi

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Is Pet appropriate for kids?

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Substances Moderate 4/10

Language None 0/10

Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Pet

Frequent and explicit. The show includes graphic depictions of sexual acts and dialogue, including references to oral sex and intimate physical contact, often in the context of psychological manipulation.

Violence and gore in Pet

Strong. The series features recurring scenes of graphic physical violence, including blood and injuries resulting from confrontations between 'image users' attempting to control or break one another.

Language in Pet

While the dialogue is predominantly formal, occasional harsh expletives and derogatory remarks are used during moments of high stress or interpersonal conflict. The language remains consistent with a mature psychological thriller, focusing more on manipulative tone than gratuitous profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pet

Mild. Alcohol is occasionally shown in casual settings, such as at the bar where the protagonists work.

Mature themes in Pet

Strong. The show centers on psychological trauma, memory manipulation, brainwashing, and coerced betrayal, creating a persistent, intense tone that deals with the erosion of personal identity.

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Is Pet appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Pet is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Pet is a psychological suspense anime series exploring a dark underworld where individuals use telepathic powers to manipulate human memories and consciousness. This series is intended for a mature audience, primarily…

What age rating does Pet have?

Pet is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Pet about?

How many seasons does Pet have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Pet?

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

How violent is Pet?

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

Is the language in Pet appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Pet.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Pet?