The Book of Bantorra (2009) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In a world where dead people turn into books and are stored in the Bantorra Library where anyone who reads a book can learn their past. Bantorra Library is maintained by Armed Librarians who wield psychic powers and their enemy is a religious society known as Sindeki Kyōdan.

TV-MA • 2009 • 1 season

Age

17+

The Book of Bantorra is a dark fantasy series that revolves around a library where the remains of the deceased are transformed into books containing their life stories. It is rated TV-MA primarily due to its frequent, stylized, and often intense depictions of violence, gore, and grim thematic elements surrounding death and human suffering. Parents should be aware of scenes involving mass killings, supernatural combat, and heavy… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Haruka Tomatsu

Romi Park

Toru Okawa

Miyuki Sawashiro

Yuichi Nakamura

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Is The Book of Bantorra appropriate for kids?

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Substances Moderate 4/10

Language Intense 10/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in The Book of Bantorra

Occasional suggestive content, innuendo, and references to romantic relationships. There is no explicit sexual nudity, but the show maintains a mature, often cynical, tone regarding intimacy.

Violence and gore in The Book of Bantorra

Frequent, intense, and often graphic violence. Characters are frequently dismembered, killed in brutal battles, or transformed into 'human bombs.' Frequent use of blades, magical abilities, and explosions results in significant blood and visceral imagery.

Language in The Book of Bantorra

Frequent use of harsh, aggressive, and coarse language throughout the series. Profanity is common during intense combat sequences and heated arguments.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Book of Bantorra

Occasional depictions of smoking (pipes/cigarettes) and references to drinking or drug-like substances. These are minor elements in comparison to the violence and thematic intensity.

Mature themes in The Book of Bantorra

Strong mature themes including existential dread, the ethics of killing, state-sanctioned murder, suicide, and the desecration of the dead. Plotlines frequently revolve around loss, betrayal, and the trauma of war.

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Is The Book of Bantorra appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Book of Bantorra is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. The Book of Bantorra is a dark fantasy series that revolves around a library where the remains of the deceased are transformed into books containing their life stories. It is rated TV-MA primarily due to its frequent…

What age rating does The Book of Bantorra have?

The Book of Bantorra is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

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How many seasons does The Book of Bantorra have?

The Book of Bantorra has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Book of Bantorra?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Book of Bantorra.

How violent is The Book of Bantorra?

Violence isn't a standout concern across The Book of Bantorra per our reviewers.

Is the language in The Book of Bantorra appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Book of Bantorra.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Book of Bantorra?