SAKUGAN (2021) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

One day in the distant future. Humans live shoulder to shoulder in “colonies” separated by rock. Outside the colonies, a dangerous undeveloped area called “the Labyrinth” is expanding. Those who risk their lives to develop “the Labyrinth”, who mark out the undeveloped areas, are known as “Markers”. A young girl, Memempu, who wants to be a Marker one day, and a man, Gagumber, who used to be one. This mismatched father and daughter now take on the Labyrinth! “If there’s no path, dig one!”

TV-14 • 2021 • 1 season

Age

13+

Sakugan is a sci-fi adventure series set in a dangerous underground world where humans survive by living in enclosed colonies. The show receives its TV-14 rating primarily for recurring moderate substance use in bar settings and occasional instances of suggestive dialogue or character costuming. Violence is generally kept to non-graphic mecha combat and fistfights, with minimal blood or lasting injury shown. It is appropriate for… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Kanon Amane

Hiroki Touchi

Kana Hanazawa

Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Hikaru Midorikawa

Minami Tsuda

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Misaki Watada

Tsuyoshi Koyama

Hiroshi Kamiya

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Is SAKUGAN appropriate for kids?

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Substances Moderate 4/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Strong 6/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in SAKUGAN

Includes light innuendo, such as a character asking to stay in a hotel room or brief, vague conversations regarding romantic relationships. Female characters are sometimes depicted in form-fitting outfits.

Violence and gore in SAKUGAN

Features frequent action involving mechs fighting kaiju and other hostile entities. Combat consists of non-graphic fistfights and mechanical skirmishes; minimal blood is shown on rare occasions.

Language in SAKUGAN

Language is generally mild. Characters occasionally use mild insults or exclamations during arguments, but there is no pervasive or harsh profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in SAKUGAN

Occasional scenes feature characters drinking in bar settings. Alcohol use is background-focused and not depicted as a primary plot point or source of intoxication.

Mature themes in SAKUGAN

The show touches on themes of grief, parental loss, and the dangers of exploration. Characters face high-stakes situations that involve survival, societal collapse, and environmental decay.

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Is SAKUGAN appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests SAKUGAN is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. Sakugan is a sci-fi adventure series set in a dangerous underground world where humans survive by living in enclosed colonies. The show receives its TV-14 rating primarily for recurring moderate substance use in bar…

What age rating does SAKUGAN have?

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

What is SAKUGAN about?

How many seasons does SAKUGAN have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in SAKUGAN?

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

How violent is SAKUGAN?

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

Is the language in SAKUGAN appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across SAKUGAN.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in SAKUGAN?