TV series · 2018 · Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Is Golden Kamuy OK for kids?
A Russo-Japanese War veteran partners with an Ainu girl to find a treasure stolen from her people, but they’re not the only ones pursuing the gold.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: nudity is severe, sexual content is moderate, sexualised imagery is moderate and 9 more.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
Not a fit
Under the Teen-safe preset it goes over the limits: nudity is severe, sexual content is moderate, violence & gore is severe and 2 more.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Golden Kamuy fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NuditySevere
Repeated comedic full male nudity in bathhouses and brawls, with genitals obscured by objects or shading.
- Sexual contentModerate
Frequent sexual jokes, brothel references and a convict aroused by violence; no explicit sex scenes.
- Sexualised imageryModerate
Recurring parody fan service with muscular men posing seductively and framed as objects of desire.
- Kissing & romanceMild
Romance is rare; only occasional brief or comedic kisses.
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityModerate
Subtitles regularly include 'bastard', 'shit' and similar strong language from soldiers and convicts.
- Vulgarity & crude humourModerate
Running poop jokes about miso, eating raw animal brains and other gross-out gags.
- Verbal abuse & bullyingModerate
Officers berate and manipulate subordinates, and villains taunt and threaten captives.
- Discrimination & hateModerate
Japanese characters' prejudice against the Ainu is shown repeatedly and framed critically.
- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsMild
Heroes lie, steal and break laws during a treasure hunt, but it is not presented as aspirational.
- Dangerous imitable actsMild
Detailed hunting, trapping, skinning and eating raw organs, shown in a survival context.
Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreSevere
Graphic gore throughout: headshots, stabbings, war flashbacks and convicts skinned for their tattoos.
- Frightening & intense scenesSevere
Disturbing imagery of flayed human skin, serial killers and brutal war scenes.
- Self-harm & suicideModerate
Several suicides: Ogata shoots himself, a possessed man kills himself by trap, and a seppuku is described; a recurring theme.
Sources: tvtropes.org
- Death & griefSevere
Murder of Asirpa's father drives the plot; many characters die and war trauma and grief recur.
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingModerate
Frequent drinking and period smoking, with some characters shown drunk.
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationSupporting
A convict openly infatuated with Sugimoto is a supporting character; other same-sex attraction is played for comedy.
- Religious contentSupporting
Ainu spiritual beliefs about kamuy (gods in nature) are explained respectfully and recur throughout.
- Occult & magicBackground
Ainu spirit beliefs are discussed, but no actual magic or supernatural events occur.
- Political & ideological themesNo info
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- Products & advertisingNo info
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- Messages & valuesMixed
Respect for Ainu culture and critique of prejudice, but heroes lie and steal among criminals; adult-oriented with mixed messaging.
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.