The World Ends with You: The Animation (2021) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Neku awakens in the middle of Shibuya's bustling Scramble Crossing with no memory of how he got there. Little does he know, he's been transported to an alternate plane of existence known as the Underground. Now an unwilling participant in the mysterious "Reapers' Game," Neku must partner up with a girl named Shiki in order to survive...
TV-14 • 2021 • 1 season
Based on the popular video game, this series follows teenagers forced to participate in a week-long, life-or-death competition in an alternate version of Tokyo. The TV-14 rating is primarily for its constant sense of peril, stylized sci-fi violence, and mature themes. Characters battle monstrous creatures called "Noise," but defeated enemies and players dissolve into light or pixels, with no blood or gore shown. The series also… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The World Ends with You: The Animation appropriate for kids?
Based on the popular video game, this series follows teenagers forced to participate in a week-long, life-or-death competition in an alternate version of Tokyo. The TV-14 rating is primarily for its constant sense of peril, stylized sci-fi violence, and mature themes. Characters… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in The World Ends with You: The Animation
None. There is no sexual content or nudity depicted. Female characters wear typical modern clothing; Shiki wears a belly shirt and short skirt but it is not presented in a sexualized manner.
Violence and gore in The World Ends with You: The Animation
The series features frequent combat sequences between players and 'Noise' monsters, as well as clashes between players and Reapers. Violence is stylized; defeated characters and monsters typically disintegrate into pixels or vanish, without graphic blood or gore. Punches, energy blasts, and weapon use are common. A character is shot and disappears in a flashback, and another is implied to be severely injured or erased.
Language in The World Ends with You: The Animation
Mild profanity such as "damn," "hell," "ass," and "crap" is used occasionally throughout the series. The word "shit" appears a few times in intense moments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The World Ends with You: The Animation
Some Reapers are seen drinking alcohol in a bar setting, usually casually and not to the point of intoxication. This is a recurring background element rather than a plot point.
Mature themes in The World Ends with You: The Animation
Strong themes of death, erasure from existence, memory loss, identity, and existential purpose are central to the plot. Characters are forced to confront their pasts and make difficult choices. The pressure and psychological toll of the Reapers' Game, including betrayal and manipulation, are significant. The importance of friendship and trust in overcoming adversity is a key message.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The World Ends with You: The Animation appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The World Ends with You: The Animation is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. Based on the popular video game, this series follows teenagers forced to participate in a week-long, life-or-death competition in an alternate version of Tokyo. The TV-14 rating is primarily for its constant sense of…
What age rating does The World Ends with You: The Animation have?
The World Ends with You: The Animation is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The World Ends with You: The Animation about?
Based on the popular video game, this series follows teenagers forced to participate in a week-long, life-or-death competition in an alternate version of Tokyo. The TV-14 rating is primarily for its constant sense of peril, stylized sci-fi violence, and mature themes. Characters battle monstrous creatures called…
How many seasons does The World Ends with You: The Animation have?
The World Ends with You: The Animation has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in The World Ends with You: The Animation?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The World Ends with You: The Animation.
How violent is The World Ends with You: The Animation?
Violence isn't a standout concern across The World Ends with You: The Animation per our reviewers.
Is the language in The World Ends with You: The Animation appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across The World Ends with You: The Animation.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The World Ends with You: The Animation?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The World Ends with You: The Animation.
What mature themes appear in The World Ends with You: The Animation?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The World Ends with You: The Animation.
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