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

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Stitch! is the anime adaptation of the animated feature film Lilo & Stitch and the successor for the Lilo & Stitch series by Walt Disney Animation Studios. In the new story, the alien creature Stitch is running off on the mad scientist Jumba's space scooter when he gets caught in a space storm and has to make an emergency landing at Izayoi Island, the southermost tip of Japan. There, he meets Yuuna, a spirited fourth-grade girl who happens to know karate. Yuuna tells Stitch about the Stone of Chitama, a mysterious object that can… Sign up for the full guide

TV-Y7 • 2008 • 3 seasons

Age
8+

An animated alien-adventure series following Stitch in Japan as he forms new friendships, causes chaos, and faces experiments, space threats, and local legends.

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Is Stitch! appropriate for kids?

An animated alien-adventure series following Stitch in Japan as he forms new friendships, causes chaos, and faces experiments, space threats, and local legends. Read more — free account

Content severity in Stitch! Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10
Language Mild 2/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Intense 8/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Stitch!

There is no sexual content or nudity depicted throughout the first season. Characters may occasionally exhibit mild school-age crushes or feelings of jealousy regarding friendships, but these are handled with innocent, comedic timing. The relationships focus entirely on the bonds of family and companionable adventure.

Violence and gore in Stitch!

Frequent cartoon sci-fi action with alien powers, experiments, chases, crashes, monsters, and slapstick. No graphic violence.

Language in Stitch!

The series avoids the use of strong profanity or vulgarity in keeping with its TV-Y7 rating. Communication is generally polite, though viewers may encounter mild insults such as 'weirdo' or 'jerks' during character disagreements. Occasional yelling and lighthearted comic threats occur during chases, but the tone remains consistent with child-friendly animation.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Stitch!

The season is free from any depiction of alcohol, smoking, illegal drugs, or illicit substance use. Characters primarily engage in comedic escapades and social interactions that do not involve adult-oriented materials. Given the show's focus on young audiences and alien experimentation, the primary 'substances' shown are fictional sci-fi gizmos and snacks.

Mature themes in Stitch!

Mild themes of friendship, belonging, responsibility, impulse control, loyalty, family-like bonds, and repairing mistakes.

Scary moments in Stitch!

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Stitch! 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stitch! appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Stitch! is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7. An animated alien-adventure series following Stitch in Japan as he forms new friendships, causes chaos, and faces experiments, space threats, and local legends.

What age rating does Stitch! have?

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

What is Stitch! about?

An animated alien-adventure series following Stitch in Japan as he forms new friendships, causes chaos, and faces experiments, space threats, and local legends.

How many seasons does Stitch! have?

Stitch! has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Stitch!?

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

How violent is Stitch!?

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

Is the language in Stitch! appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Stitch!.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Stitch!?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Stitch!.

What mature themes appear in Stitch!?

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

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