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Parents Guide to Death Note (2006)

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Death Note

2006 · TV Show

TV-14

Content Ratings

Language2/5
Violence3/5
Sexual Content1/5
Substances1/5
Scary/Intense4/5
4
Family Score
Suggested Age

14+

Parent Verdict

Less gory than most shonen but far darker psychologically: mass murder framed as righteousness, manipulation, suicide, and a protagonist who is the villain. Great for teens who like moral debate, dangerous as a power fantasy for younger kids. Best at 14 and up.

What Families Say

Our AI Rating

4/10

Ages 14+

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About This Rating

Our family-friendliness rating for Death Note is based on analysis across five key categories: Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Substances, and Scary/Intense scenes. Each category is rated from 0 (none) to 5 (extreme).

The Family Score of 4/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this tv show is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 14+.