Action comedy meets fantasy drama in strange love tale.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Violence & Scariness
a lot
Fantasy violence and scary imagery include a supernatural villain stabbing a character through the chest with a sword, complete with impact detail and blood spurt effects. Scenes depict a severed head, a dead body, and numerous instances of fantasy violence, including sword fights and magical attacks. One particularly disturbing scene involves a demonic entity decapitating a man in a fantastical, although bloodless, manner.
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A scene with moderate sexual content where a woman urges a man to sleep with her for a ritual, suggesting sex is part of a magical act rather than a romantic one. The show also makes verbal references to sexual activities, hinting at desire without showing anything explicit. There's also mild sexual humor that aims for laughs rather than focusing on the sexual content itself.
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This show from Japan features both male and female characters who are part of exciting stories about Japanese myths and supernatural creatures. It changes up usual gender roles, with Hachi being shy and careful, and Izzy as a strong and brave warrior; this mix-up gives a fresh look at how characters can act differently from what's expected.
Themes explored include culture, folklore, identity, acceptance, power, love, revenge, and change. No real focus on positive messages, as the series is primarily about fantastical elements.
Positive Role Models
very little
No traditional positive role models; the characters in this series operate within a realm of supernatural challenges. Their decisions and actions are more of a reaction to their fantastical world than moral or ethical judgment.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that My Undead Yokai Girlfriend is a supernatural drama comedy that features significant fantasy violence, including scenes of blood and injury detail. Expect moderate sex scenes and partial nudity. Language includes "crap," "damn," "balls," "piss," "tits," "bastard," "hell," "bitch," "ass," "s--t," and "f--k." This series is best suited for older audiences who can discern the fantasy elements from reality and aren't sensitive to scenes of violence and horror.
Katherine R.Parent of 8, 10, 14, 18+, 18+ and 5-year-old
March 30, 2024
age 16+
Not For KIDS
What's the Story?
MY UNDEAD YOKAI GIRLFRIEND follows college student Tadashi "Hachi" Inukai (Hayato Sano), who's fed up with feeling unimportant. His life takes a wild turn when he accidentally does a strange online ritual that brings a demon named Izzy (Ai Yoshikawa) from another world to his. Now connected by magic, Hachi and Izzy have to figure out how to deal with their new life together, facing challenges that include love and dangerous situations.
This effectively series blends humor with horror, folklore, and fantasy. My Undead Yokai Girlfriend features a complex yet humorous relationship between the main characters, offering light-hearted and touching moments. Hachi's shy and awkward personality is a perfect foil to Izzy's intense and strong-willed nature, creating an entertainingly mismatched pair. The show also doesn't skimp on action and violence, ensuring that those looking for more than just laughs and love stories will find something to enjoy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Hachi and Izzy's relationship. What can the relationship between such different individuals teach us about communication, understanding, and acceptance?
Revenge is a central element in this series. Izzy seeks revenge on a family that wronged her. What are the potential consequences of seeking revenge, and are there healthier ways to deal with being wronged?
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