TV series · 2014 · Animation, Comedy, Drama
Is Haikyu!! OK for kids?
Inspired by a small-statured pro volleyball player, Hinata creates a volleyball team in his last year of middle school. Unfortunately the team is matched up against the "King of the Court" Tobio Kageyama’s team in their first tournament and inevitably lose. After the crushing defeat, Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama After entering high school, Hinata joins the volleyball team only to find that Tobio has also joined.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: nudity is moderate, sexual content is mild, sexualised imagery is severe and 2 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 moderate, sexualised imagery is severe.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Haikyu!! fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityModerate
One episode has the main characters naked in a bath (buttocks sometimes visible, no genitalia); sauna scene shows bare backs and upper chests.
Sources: imdb.com, commonsensemedia.org
- Sexual contentMild
Only minor remarks: liking girls' school uniforms and a 'pervert' comment at a man in underwear.
Sources: imdb.com
- Sexualised imagerySevere
Users report the camera zooming in on women's breasts and buttocks, plus recurring breast-hug gags and close-ups played for laughs.
Sources: imdb.com
- Kissing & romanceMild
Only a few brief awkward relationship moments are mentioned; no kissing described.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityModerate
Frequent 'hell', 'damn', 'bastard', 'ass', occasional 'shit'; the f-word and 'bitch' appear in the dub.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, imdb.com
- Vulgarity & crude humourNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Verbal abuse & bullyingMild
A losing character calls his opponent a 'little prick' in one episode; no sustained abuse described.
Sources: imdb.com
- Discrimination & hateNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsNone
Common Sense describes positive role models showing passion, dedication and teamwork; no glamorized defiance mentioned.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org
- Dangerous imitable actsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreMild
Ball hits, brief scuffles, a headbutt, bloody nose and a lost tooth; minor blood, no gore.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, imdb.com
- Frightening & intense scenesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Death & griefNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingMild
Some adult characters are shown smoking and drinking.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org
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 & magicNo info
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- Political & ideological themesNo info
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- Products & advertisingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Messages & valuesPositive or neutral
Teaches passion, dedication and teamwork through positive role models.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org
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.