TV series · 2013 · Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Is Beyond the Boundary OK for kids?
The dark fantasy follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara. Although the boy appears human, he is half Youmu and invulnerable to wounds because he can heal quickly. One day, Akihito meets freshman Mirai Kuriyama when it seems she is about to jump from the school rooftop. Mirai is isolated because of her ability to manipulate blood, which is considered heresy among members of the spirit world. Disturbing events begin to unfold after Akihito saves Mirai.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: nudity is mild, sexual content is mild, sexualised imagery is mild and 5 more.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
A good fit
Everything the Teen-safe preset limits is within its limits.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Beyond the Boundary fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityMild
A bathhouse scene and nude photos are mentioned; IMDb rates nudity Mild and no explicit bodies are described.
Sources: imdb.com
- Sexual contentMild
Only a 'hiding big melons' breast remark about nude photos; IMDb rates Sex & Nudity Mild.
Sources: imdb.com
- Sexualised imageryMild
Reviewers cite a bit of mild fan service plus some fetish and cosplay; not described as frequent.
- Kissing & romanceMild
Romance and feelings between the leads are central; no kissing is described, so rated as romantic storyline only.
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityMild
IMDb says nothing worse than 'damn' and 'hell' is used.
Sources: imdb.com
- Vulgarity & crude humourNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Verbal abuse & bullyingMild
Mirai is shunned and gets hate comments online; no sustained abusive dialogue is described.
Sources: sliceofasianlife.com
- Discrimination & hateModerate
Half-youmu Akihito and Mirai of the cursed clan are treated as monsters or freaks; the story frames this sympathetically.
Sources: animebird.net
- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Dangerous imitable actsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreModerate
Blood-sword fights with monsters, repeated stabbing of an immortal lead, blood splatter; IMDb Moderate, PG-13-level gore.
Sources: imdb.com, themanime.org, my-sf.com
- Frightening & intense scenesMild
Ugly youmu with teeth and tentacles; destructive power scenes; IMDb rates scares Mild.
Sources: imdb.com
- Self-harm & suicideMild
Opening has a girl seeming about to jump from a roof, but she is not suicidal; Mirai cuts her own hand to make her blood sword.
- Death & griefMild
Mirai is the last survivor of her clan and feels isolated; no on-screen death of a loved one is described; animals not mentioned.
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingMild
IMDb rates Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Mild with no specifics given.
Sources: imdb.com
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Religious contentNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Occult & magicCentral
Supernatural dark fantasy: youmu monsters, Spirit World Warriors, blood-manipulation powers, immortal half-youmu lead; fantasy, not occult practice.
Sources: imdb.com
- Political & ideological themesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Products & advertisingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Messages & valuesMixed
Themes of acceptance of outsiders and bonding through loneliness; Mirai's sacrifice and emotional suppression and the casual 'practice' killing are mixed.
Sources: animebird.net
How we rate
We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.