Dogs (2009) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Kanade Takakura is an elite detective from the New York Police department. He has a very keen sense of judgement but is cold and inflexible. Kanade lost his father in a murder as a young boy, which drove him to become a detective. Maruo Kudo is a former motorcycle gang member now special detective with the Japanese police department. These two opposite characters team up on a case in which secrets are held by a young lady named Yuki Matsunada.

TV-Y7 • 2009 • 2 seasons

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Dogs tracks six incredible stories from across the globe including Syria, Japan, Costa Rica, Italy and the US—each proving that the unconditional love one feels for their dog is a beautiful universal truth.

Cast

Shun Oguri

Hiro Mizushima

Yuriko Yoshitaka

Tomokazu Miura

Nene Otsuka

Ryo Katsuji

Mikihisa Azuma

Kotaro Shiga

Rie Tomosaka

Asami Usuda

Hiroshi Yazaki

Haruna Kawaguchi

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Is Dogs appropriate for kids?

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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 Dogs

This season contains no graphic sexual content or nudity. Viewers may encounter mild flirtation jokes or innocent crushes between characters, which are handled in a comedic and youthful manner. The focus remains on playful social dynamics and misunderstandings rather than romantic themes.

Violence and gore in Dogs

Frequent cartoon slapstick, chases, crashes, pranks, and exaggerated accidents. No realistic injury.

Language in Dogs

No strong language; mild insults, teasing, yelling, and comic frustration may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dogs

The season contains no prominent substance use or depictions of illegal drugs. The show remains focused on lighthearted comic adventures and character-building moments, avoiding any mature themes related to alcohol or smoking. The dialogue is age-appropriate and centers on positive interactions between friends.

Mature themes in Dogs

Mild themes of friendship, rivalry, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, consequences, and learning from mistakes.

Scary moments in Dogs

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Dogs 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 Dogs appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dogs is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. Dogs tracks six incredible stories from across the globe including Syria, Japan, Costa Rica, Italy and the US—each proving that the unconditional love one feels for their dog is a beautiful universal truth.

What age rating does Dogs have?

Dogs is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Dogs about?

How many seasons does Dogs have?

Dogs has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Dogs?

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

How violent is Dogs?

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

Is the language in Dogs appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Dogs.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dogs?