To the Beautiful You (2012) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is primarily implied or comedic in nature. There are several instances of characters being shirtless, particularly in dorm room settings. A comedic misunderstanding involves a character accidentally seeing another in their underwear. Romantic kisses are infrequent and chaste. However, one scene in episode 4 involves an attempted sexual assault where a character is forcibly held and nearly kissed, though stopped before it escalates significantly.

Violence is generally mild and non-graphic, focusing on comic-relief fights, sports injuries, and occasional bullying. There are some instances of characters getting into shoving matches or light brawls, and a storyline involves an athlete recovering from a serious injury. A character faints and falls in one episode due to exhaustion.

The language is consistently mild throughout the season, with no strong profanity. Characters occasionally use words like 'idiot' or 'stupid' in moments of frustration, but these are infrequent and not intense.

Occasional scenes feature characters drinking socially, usually at school events or casual gatherings, but intoxication is not depicted. There is no drug use or tobacco use shown.

Major themes include gender identity and deception, as the protagonist maintains her disguise as a boy, leading to internal conflict and fear of discovery. Other prominent themes are perseverance in the face of physical injury, friendship, rivalry in sports, and school bullying, which is depicted through a few instances of verbal and physical intimidation.