Tokko (2006) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Tokko is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tohru Fujisawa. It was serialized in Kodansha's Afternoon in 2003 and collected into 3 tankōbon volumes. An anime adaptation directed by Masashi Abe, animated by AIC Spirits and Group Tac, first aired in Japan on April 15, 2006 and ran for 13 episodes. The manga was licensed in North America by Tokyopop, who released the first volume on July 15, 2008. The anime was licensed in the United States and United Kingdom by Manga Entertainment, with its first DVD released on March… Sign up for the full guide

TV-MA • 2006 • 1 season

Age

17+

This mature horror anime follows a special police unit hunting grotesque demons, and its content is defined by its intense, graphic violence and disturbing monster horror. The primary reason for its high rating is the pervasive and bloody action, which includes frequent dismemberment, impalement, and splattering gore as characters fight monsters with giant swords. The series also contains some nudity, with female characters… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Wataru Takagi

Kenichi Suzumura

Akemi Kanda

Kana Ueda

Fumiko Orikasa

Rio Natsuki

Hiroshi Tsuchida

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Is Tokko appropriate for kids?

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Substances Moderate 4/10

Language Intense 10/10

Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Tokko

Sexual content includes nudity, such as female characters shown topless from the side or back, often in shower or bathing scenes. There is also moderate cleavage and revealing outfits, as well as implied sexual encounters and suggestive dialogue.

Violence and gore in Tokko

Violence is strong and graphic, depicting brutal attacks by demonic entities and human characters. This includes frequent dismemberment, impalement, decapitation, and significant blood spray. Characters are often torn apart or bisected, and dead bodies are shown gruesomely disfigured.

Language in Tokko

The series features frequent strong language including "f**k," "sh*t," "a**hole," and "b*tch." Profanity is used casually and in moments of stress or anger by various characters.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tokko

Characters are shown smoking cigarettes occasionally throughout the series. There is also occasional social drinking depicted, such as characters having drinks in a bar setting.

Mature themes in Tokko

The series explores themes of trauma and revenge, particularly through Ranmaru's past and his desire to understand the Machida massacre. It also deals with existential horror as demonic entities threaten humanity, leading to themes of loss, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between human and monster.

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Is Tokko appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Tokko is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. This mature horror anime follows a special police unit hunting grotesque demons, and its content is defined by its intense, graphic violence and disturbing monster horror. The primary reason for its high rating is the…

What age rating does Tokko have?

Tokko is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Tokko about?

How many seasons does Tokko have?

Tokko has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Tokko?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Tokko.

How violent is Tokko?

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

Is the language in Tokko appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Tokko.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tokko?