Tsuritama (2012) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Yuki Sanada has always felt like a fish out of water. Socially awkward and anxious, he struggles to fit in with his surroundings and moves from town to town with his grandma. As he and his grandma settle into the charming seaside town of Enoshima, Yuki hopes for a fresh start. However, his reputation at school is jeopardized by the arrival of fellow transfer student Haru. The eccentric Haru immediately makes a splash, wildly claiming to be an alien and declaring that Yuki is his friend. Pairing the reluctant Yuki with their classmate… Sign up for the full guide

TV-14 • 2012 • 1 season

Age

13+

Tsuritama is a whimsical, character-driven anime that combines high school slice-of-life elements with a sci-fi mystery plot. The series receives its TV-14 rating primarily due to brief moments of mild suggestive content, occasional profanity, and scenes depicting panic attacks that simulate drowning. While the overarching story involves saving the world, the tone remains largely lighthearted and focused on friendship rather than… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Yui Ogura

Ryota Osaka

Miyu Irino

Koki Uchiyama

Tomokazu Sugita

Fumi Hirano

Emiri Kato

Daisuke Hosomi

Shirou Saitou

Nozomi Yamamoto

Takahiro Sakurai

Toshio Furukawa

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Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Tsuritama

Content is generally mild. There is a scene showing a character bathing, though no nudity is depicted. A brief moment involves a woman reacting to an inappropriate touch, and a female character is shown in a bikini with some focused camera framing.

Violence and gore in Tsuritama

Violence is minimal and non-graphic. It is limited to interpersonal conflict, such as a character slapping his sister, and stylized action scenes involving sci-fi weaponry or military posturing during the climax.

Language in Tsuritama

The dialogue includes occasional mild profanity, such as 'damn,' 'hell,' 'crap,' and 'bastard.' More forceful language, including an infrequent use of 'shit,' occurs in some subtitles.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tsuritama

Alcohol usage is limited to occasional background appearances, such as bottles on tables in domestic settings. There is no depiction of drug use or glorification of substances.

Mature themes in Tsuritama

The series focuses on the protagonist's struggle with social anxiety and panic attacks, which are depicted with some intensity. Other mature themes include family separation, displacement, and the existential pressure of an impending alien threat.

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Is Tsuritama appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Tsuritama is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. Tsuritama is a whimsical, character-driven anime that combines high school slice-of-life elements with a sci-fi mystery plot. The series receives its TV-14 rating primarily due to brief moments of mild suggestive…

What age rating does Tsuritama have?

Tsuritama is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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How many seasons does Tsuritama have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Tsuritama?

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

How violent is Tsuritama?

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

Is the language in Tsuritama appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Tsuritama.

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