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Zoids: Chaotic Century (1999) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Set on the distant planet Zi, the story unfolds in a world where biomechanical creatures called Zoids serve as powerful weapons in the long-standing conflict between the Helic Republic and the Guylos Empire. A fragile ceasefire holds, but rising tensions and the return of ancient Zoidian technology threaten to plunge both nations back into war. The story follows Van Flyheight, a young boy who discovers Fiona, a mysterious girl with no memory, and Zeke, an Organoid capable of enhancing a Zoid’s combat abilities. Traveling with the… Sign up for the full guide

TV-PG • 1999 • 2 seasons

8.6
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Age
12+

The adventurous and kind-hearted Van is a 17-year-old boy who lives in a small village on Planet Zi – a world where giant beast-like mecha known as Zoids live alongside humans. One day, while out on his hoverboard, Van is chased by a group of bandits, and...

Cast

Daisuke Kishio
Daisuke Kishio
Makiko Ohmoto
Makiko Ohmoto
Mitsuki Saiga
Mitsuki Saiga
Takuma Suzuki
Takuma Suzuki
Gara Takashima
Gara Takashima
Hochu Otsuka
Hochu Otsuka
Iemasa Kayumi
Iemasa Kayumi
Keiji Fujiwara
Keiji Fujiwara
Kumiko Watanabe
Kumiko Watanabe
Takahiro Sakurai
Takahiro Sakurai
Noriko Hidaka
Noriko Hidaka
Keiichi Sonobe
Keiichi Sonobe
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Is Zoids: Chaotic Century appropriate for kids?

The adventurous and kind-hearted Van is a 17-year-old boy who lives in a small village on Planet Zi – a world where giant beast-like mecha known as Zoids live alongside humans. One day, while out on his hoverboard, Van is chased by a group of bandits, and... Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Zoids: Chaotic Century

No explicit sexual content. Mild flirting, crushes, suggestive jokes, or stylized costumes may appear.

Violence and gore in Zoids: Chaotic Century

Moderate fantasy, sci-fi, or martial-arts violence with battles, weapons, explosions, injuries, monsters, and sustained peril. Gore is not expected to be graphic.

Language in Zoids: Chaotic Century

Mild-to-moderate insults, threats, arguments, and intense action dialogue may occur. Strong profanity is not expected to be frequent.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Zoids: Chaotic Century

No prominent substance use; occasional background alcohol or older-teen references may appear depending on the episode.

Mature themes in Zoids: Chaotic Century

Moderate-to-strong themes of war, sacrifice, grief, identity, revenge, loyalty, justice, fear, and choosing between duty and friendship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zoids: Chaotic Century appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Zoids: Chaotic Century is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. The adventurous and kind-hearted Van is a 17-year-old boy who lives in a small village on Planet Zi – a world where giant beast-like mecha known as Zoids live alongside humans. One day, while out on his hoverboard, Van…

What age rating does Zoids: Chaotic Century have?

Zoids: Chaotic Century is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Zoids: Chaotic Century about?

The adventurous and kind-hearted Van is a 17-year-old boy who lives in a small village on Planet Zi – a world where giant beast-like mecha known as Zoids live alongside humans. One day, while out on his hoverboard, Van is chased by a group of bandits, and...

How many seasons does Zoids: Chaotic Century have?

Zoids: Chaotic Century has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Zoids: Chaotic Century?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Zoids: Chaotic Century.

How violent is Zoids: Chaotic Century?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Zoids: Chaotic Century per our reviewers.

Is the language in Zoids: Chaotic Century appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Zoids: Chaotic Century.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Zoids: Chaotic Century?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Zoids: Chaotic Century.

What mature themes appear in Zoids: Chaotic Century?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Zoids: Chaotic Century.

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