Poster for Random! Cartoons

Random! Cartoons (2008) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Random! Cartoons is a spin-off of the Nickelodeon animation showcase Oh Yeah! Cartoons. Produced by Frederator Studios and Nickelodeon Animation Studios for the Nicktoons Network, it premiered on December 6, 2008.

TV-Y7 • 2008 • 1 season

Age
8+

Random! Cartoons is an animated anthology showcase whose TV-Y7 rating stems from cartoon action and occasional bizarre or mildly scary moments. The series is a collection of 39 stylistically diverse shorts, meaning the tone can shift dramatically from silly slapstick to fantasy peril between segments. Violence is common but always comedic and stylized, with characters engaging in battles or getting bonked without any blood or serious… Sign up for the full guide

Sign up to get 40,000+ Bontent parent guides
Unlock ratings, reviews, recommendations and guides for all content types

Is Random! Cartoons appropriate for kids?

Random! Cartoons is an animated anthology showcase whose TV-Y7 rating stems from cartoon action and occasional bizarre or mildly scary moments. The series is a collection of 39 stylistically diverse shorts, meaning the tone can shift dramatically from silly slapstick to fantasy… Read more — free account

Content severity in Random! Cartoons Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10
Language Mild 2/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Strong 6/10
Mature Themes Moderate 4/10

Sex and nudity in Random! Cartoons

Sexual content is absent. There are no instances of nudity, sexual innuendo, or romantic situations that go beyond very mild, innocent crushes or affection between non-human characters.

Violence and gore in Random! Cartoons

Violence is consistently portrayed in a highly stylized, slapstick, and comedic manner typical of cartoons. Characters endure falls, bumps, explosions, and physical altercations, often resulting in exaggerated effects like temporary flattening or charring, but without any blood, gore, or lasting injuries. Examples include characters being zapped by magic, chased by monsters, or engaging in cartoonish battles that emphasize humor over genuine peril. Given the animated, exaggerated, non-human/stylized character…

Read more — free account

Language in Random! Cartoons

The language in this season is very mild, consisting mostly of cartoonish insults such as "nerd," "doofus," or "weirdo." There are no instances of strong profanity or crude language used by any characters.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Random! Cartoons

Substance use is absent from this season. Characters do not consume alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs, nor is addiction depicted.

Mature themes in Random! Cartoons

This season occasionally touches on themes of friendship, bullying, competition, and dealing with fears in a lighthearted way. One short features a monster dealing with the death of a pet frog, which is handled sensitively and without excessive sadness. Other shorts might show characters feeling lonely or trying to fit in, but these are generally resolved positively. There are no deeply intense or disturbing mature themes.

Scary moments in Random! Cartoons

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Random! Cartoons 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.

Bontent Member Reviews

Register for free to join the conversation!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Random! Cartoons appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Random! Cartoons is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7. Random! Cartoons is an animated anthology showcase whose TV-Y7 rating stems from cartoon action and occasional bizarre or mildly scary moments. The series is a collection of 39 stylistically diverse shorts, meaning the…

What age rating does Random! Cartoons have?

Random! Cartoons is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Random! Cartoons about?

Random! Cartoons is an animated anthology showcase whose TV-Y7 rating stems from cartoon action and occasional bizarre or mildly scary moments. The series is a collection of 39 stylistically diverse shorts, meaning the tone can shift dramatically from silly slapstick to fantasy peril between segments. Violence is…

How many seasons does Random! Cartoons have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Random! Cartoons?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Random! Cartoons.

How violent is Random! Cartoons?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Random! Cartoons per our reviewers.

Is the language in Random! Cartoons appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Random! Cartoons.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Random! Cartoons?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Random! Cartoons.

What mature themes appear in Random! Cartoons?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Random! Cartoons.

Where can I read the full Random! Cartoons parent guide?

Create a free Bontent account to unlock season-by-season notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your watchlist.

Sign up for access to 40,000+ parent guides.