Shuriken School (2006) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Eizan Kaburagi and his friends experience their first year at a ninja school, where they learn only the finest forms of education there are… such as how to pass through walls, disappear into clouds of smoke and fly over rooftops.

TV-Y7 • 2006 • 1 season

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Shuriken School is an animated comedy about a group of friends attending a school for ninjas, and its TV-Y7 rating is primarily for its consistent cartoon violence. The action is slapstick and stylized, featuring ninja training, sparring matches, and comedic fights with exaggerated weapons, but no blood, gore, or lasting injuries are ever shown. Other content categories are very light; language, sexual content, and substance use are… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jessica DiCicco

Charlie Adler

Kimberly Brooks

Maurice LaMarche

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Is Shuriken School appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language None 0/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Strong 6/10

Mature Themes Moderate 4/10

Sex and nudity in Shuriken School

Sexual content is entirely absent. There is no innuendo, romantic tension, or suggestive attire among the characters.

Violence and gore in Shuriken School

Violence is frequent but highly stylized and comedic, consistent with slapstick animation. Characters engage in ninja training, martial arts battles, and chase sequences, but injuries are always cartoonish with stars or bumps, and never graphic or lasting. Weapons like shurikens are used, but only for comedic effect or non-lethal disarming. Given the stylized non-human/exaggerated character designs, lack of lasting consequence, and slapstick framing, a -2 violence modifier is applied.

Language in Shuriken School

Language is consistently mild, limited to typical cartoon exclamations and non-offensive banter. There are no instances of profanity or strong insults.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Shuriken School

Substance use is absent from this season. Characters do not consume alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs.

Mature themes in Shuriken School

Themes are light, focusing on friendship, rivalry, minor deception, and overcoming personal shortcomings. Some episodes touch on themes of school financial struggles, competition, and dealing with strange visitors, but these are handled with a comedic and superficial approach.

Scary moments in Shuriken School

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Shuriken School 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 Shuriken School appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Shuriken School is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7. Shuriken School is an animated comedy about a group of friends attending a school for ninjas, and its TV-Y7 rating is primarily for its consistent cartoon violence. The action is slapstick and stylized, featuring ninja…

What age rating does Shuriken School have?

Shuriken School is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Shuriken School about?

How many seasons does Shuriken School have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Shuriken School?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Shuriken School.

How violent is Shuriken School?

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

Is the language in Shuriken School appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Shuriken School.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Shuriken School?