Spirit Blade Mountain (2016) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A comet falling will bring about a great calamity, and in order to choose a child fated by the falling comet, the family of the "Reiken" clan with a long storied history is once again resuming its entrance examination process to find disciples. The protagonist Wang Lu, who possesses a special soul that is only available once in a thousand years, decides to take the exam, and he starts down the path toward becoming an exceptional sage.

TV-14 • 2016 • 2 seasons

Age

13+

Spirit Blade Mountain (Reikenzan) is a Chinese animated fantasy series that follows a gifted youth, Wang Lu, as he joins a prestigious sect to hone his magical abilities. The show contains frequent stylized fantasy violence, including magical combat and battles against supernatural threats. It also features intermittent instances of crude humor and suggestive innuendo, which may be inappropriate for younger audiences. Parents should be… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Hao Xianghai

Li Xiaomeng

Tong Xinzhu

Chen Zhangtaikang

Meme Yan

Li Lu

Ding Dang

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Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Spirit Blade Mountain

There are occasional instances of suggestive humor, flirtatious dialogue, and fan-service-style character designs common to the genre.

Violence and gore in Spirit Blade Mountain

The series features frequent, stylized combat sequences involving magical powers, weaponry, and hand-to-hand fighting. While there is no gore, characters frequently sustain injuries and face life-threatening situations throughout the martial arts trials.

Language in Spirit Blade Mountain

Language is infrequent, consisting mainly of mild exclamations and insults typical of shonen-style action anime.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Spirit Blade Mountain

There is no depiction of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use within the first season of the series. The characters primarily consume water or food during communal sect meals, and substance-related themes are entirely absent from the narrative.

Mature themes in Spirit Blade Mountain

Themes include intense personal ambition, the weight of heritage, power struggles within martial arts sects, and the emotional toll of constant competition.

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Is Spirit Blade Mountain appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Spirit Blade Mountain is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. Spirit Blade Mountain (Reikenzan) is a Chinese animated fantasy series that follows a gifted youth, Wang Lu, as he joins a prestigious sect to hone his magical abilities. The show contains frequent stylized fantasy…

What age rating does Spirit Blade Mountain have?

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

What is Spirit Blade Mountain about?

How many seasons does Spirit Blade Mountain have?

Spirit Blade Mountain has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Spirit Blade Mountain?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Spirit Blade Mountain.

How violent is Spirit Blade Mountain?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Spirit Blade Mountain per our reviewers.

Is the language in Spirit Blade Mountain appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Spirit Blade Mountain.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Spirit Blade Mountain?