Raising Arcane age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Arcane age rating: the Netflix series is TV-14 in the US (may be unsuitable for children under 14), per Common Sense Media's listing and Rotten Tomatoes. It's 15 in the UK for violence, injury detail, threat, and language, and the FSK gives both seasons a highest rating of 16 in Germany. The BBFC describes a close-up stabbing, an implied decapitation, and a child shot with a fantasy weapon. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 14 and up.
Arcane at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
TV-14 per CSM listing; BBFC 15 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: strong bloody violence - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: strong fantasy threat - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: infrequent strong language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
BBFC: drug use; CSM: sex scenes - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
UK BBFC: 15; FSK 16
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Animated Netflix series (2021–2024, two seasons) set in the League of Legends world source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-14 (may be unsuitable for children under 14), per Common Sense Media's listing and Rotten Tomatoes |
| UK (BBFC) | 15 (no one under 15) — violence, injury detail, threat, language source |
| Germany (FSK) | Seasons 1 and 2: 16 (no one under 16) source |
| Common Sense Media | 14+ — brutal fights, blood, sex scenes, strong language |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Arcane is about
Arcane is an animated series made by the French studio Fortiche with Riot Games and released on Netflix. It's set in the world of the video game League of Legends and follows two sisters, Vi and Powder (later called Jinx), who end up on opposite sides of a conflict between the rich city of Piltover and the poor underground city of Zaun. The first season came out in November 2021, and the second and final season in November 2024.
Arcane age rating: what's in it
Short answer: Common Sense Media and Rotten Tomatoes list it as TV-14; the BBFC rates it 15 and the FSK 16.
- US: TV-14, per Common Sense Media's listing and Rotten Tomatoes.
- UK (BBFC): 15; most episodes 15, a few 12.
- Germany (FSK): highest 16 for both seasons, for violence, threat, and injury.
- Common Sense Media: 14+.
The BBFC describes a close-up stabbing, an implied decapitation, and a child fatally shot with a fantasy weapon. The BBFC also notes unsympathetic characters who drink a fantasy drug to feed an addiction. It lists infrequent strong language. Common Sense Media adds that children see their parents killed, and that kissing, sex, and partial nudity are shown.
Why young kids know Arcane
Arcane is based on League of Legends, a popular video game, and tells the origin story of two of the game's characters, Jinx and Vi. After its premiere, it ranked first on Netflix's Top 10 chart in 52 countries.
The habit kids may copy: fists first
Common Sense Media describes brutal fights with punching, stabbing, and headbutting. In Arcane, disagreements between the two cities keep turning into fights.
Try tonight: Plan B
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FAQ
What age is Arcane for?
It's TV-14 in the US per Common Sense Media's listing, 15 in the UK, and 16 in Germany. Common Sense Media lists it for 14+.
Is Arcane for kids?
The BBFC rates it 15 for violence, injury detail, threat, and language, and Common Sense Media lists it for 14+.
Does Arcane have sex scenes?
Yes. Common Sense Media says kissing, sex, and partial nudity are shown, mostly from behind.
Is Arcane based on a game?
Yes. It's set in the world of League of Legends, Riot Games' video game, and was made with Riot Games for Netflix.
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