TV series · 2020 · Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Is By the Grace of the Gods OK for kids?
Only 39 years into a life full of bad luck, Ryoma Takebayashi passes away in his sleep! Taking pity on him, three divine beings show compassion by reincarnating him as a young boy to a magical, new world. Now he spends his time researching and caring for slimes in the forest. But after healing an injured traveler, Ryoma decides to set out with his new friends on a journey to use his power to help others. A whole new world awaits him, where his skills as a magic user and slime tamer continue to elicit surprise and admiration.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: violence & gore is moderate.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
Worth a look first
Nothing goes over the Teen-safe preset's limits, but we couldn't confirm self-harm & suicide, so have a look first.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether By the Grace of the Gods fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityNone
No nudity; IMDb Parents Guide rates Sex & Nudity as None.
- Sexual contentNone
No sexual content reported; IMDb rates Sex & Nudity None and Common Sense Media notes only an implied tween romance.
- Sexualised imageryNone
Sex & Nudity guides report nothing suggestive; no fan service described.
- Kissing & romanceMild
Only an implied tween romance is noted; no kissing described.
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityNone
No swearing reported; IMDb Parents Guide rates Profanity as None.
- Vulgarity & crude humourMild
Ryoma casually mentions that his scavenger slimes eat his food waste and excrement in front of the noble Jamil family.
- Verbal abuse & bullyingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Discrimination & hateMild
The setting references a past rift between humans and beastmen, now shown living peacefully together; not a focus and framed as resolved.
- 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
Common Sense Media cites fantasy violence with animal abuse, fights, blood and death; Ryoma knocks out a knife-wielding extortionist in his shop.
- Frightening & intense scenesMild
Brief peril, e.g. episode 1 where an injured knight nearly dies before Ryoma treats him; IMDb rates intensity Mild.
- Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Death & griefMild
Ryoma dies in his previous life at 39 after a hard, abused upbringing and is reincarnated as an orphan; treated as backstory, not grief.
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingNone
No drinking, smoking or drugs reported; IMDb rates Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking None.
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Religious contentCentral
Three gods take pity on Ryoma, reincarnate him and bless him with powers; the gods are portrayed as benevolent and appear in the story.
- Occult & magicCentral
Fairy-tale fantasy magic throughout: Ryoma uses elemental magic and tames hundreds of slimes; no occult practice.
- 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 & valuesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
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.