Raising Jujutsu Kaisen age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Jujutsu Kaisen age rating: the series is TV-MA in the US per Common Sense Media's listing and 15 in the UK, where the BBFC lists strong bloody violence and, for season 3, horror. The 2025 film Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is rated R in the US for bloody violence, 15 in the UK, and 16 in Germany. The 2022 film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is PG-13 in the US and 15 in the UK. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists the series for 15+.
Jujutsu Kaisen at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
Film: MPA R; series TV-MA per CSM - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: bloody violence; BBFC: strong violence - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: horror (season 3) - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA: language (JJK 0) - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
BBFC: sexual violence references (JJK 0) - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
UK BBFC: 15; FSK 16 (Execution film)
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 | Japanese anime series and films (studio MAPPA), based on Gege Akutami's manga |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | Series: TV-MA (mature audience only; may be unsuitable under 17), per Common Sense Media's listing |
| Films, US (MPA) | Jujutsu Kaisen 0: PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned); Execution: R (under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian) — per Common Sense Media's listing |
| UK (BBFC) | Series 15 (no one under 15); films 15 — strong violence, bloody images, sexual violence references (JJK 0) source |
| Germany (FSK) | Execution film: 16 (no one under 16); series and JJK 0 not confirmed |
| Common Sense Media | Series 15+; JJK 0 14+; Execution 15+ |
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 Jujutsu Kaisen is about
Jujutsu Kaisen is a Japanese anime by studio MAPPA, based on Gege Akutami's manga, about sorcerers who fight creatures called curses. It started in October 2020; season 3, "The Culling Game: Part 1," ran from January to March 2026 on Crunchyroll, and a part 2 has been announced. There are two films: Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (US, 2022) and Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution (2025), which combines the Shibuya Incident arc with the first two episodes of season 3.
Jujutsu Kaisen age rating: what's in it
Short answer: The series and both films are rated 15 in the UK; the newest film is R in the US.
- US: series TV-MA per Common Sense Media's listing; JJK 0 PG-13; Execution R, for bloody violence (MPA ratings per Common Sense Media).
- UK (BBFC): series 15; both films 15.
- Germany (FSK): Execution 16.
The BBFC describes characters being stabbed, slashed, sliced apart, and exploded with sprays of blood in Execution, a demon trying to lure a child to their death, and a character turning a weapon on himself. For the series, it notes a monster groping a teenage girl. JJK 0 includes a line about sexual assault.
Why young kids know Jujutsu Kaisen
Clips and memes circulate on TikTok. One of them, "Super Senior Gojo," is a sexualized fan meme, not a scene from the show. We couldn't confirm merchandise or games aimed at young children.
The habit kids may copy: monsters everywhere
Common Sense Media lists scary demons and creatures in the series, and the BBFC lists horror for season 3.
Try tonight: real or made up
If your child mentions a scary creature, check it together: "Is it real, or is it a story?" Then look under the bed together, with a flashlight. In our program, this is the lesson "True or Made Up": checking a fear against the facts.
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FAQ
What is the Jujutsu Kaisen age rating?
The series is TV-MA in the US per Common Sense Media's listing and 15 in the UK. The film Execution is R in the US and 16 in Germany.
Is Jujutsu Kaisen for kids?
The BBFC rates the series and films 15 for strong bloody violence, and Common Sense Media lists the series for 15+.
What is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 rated?
PG-13 in the US, per Common Sense Media's listing, for violent content, bloody images, language, thematic material, and some suggestive references. It's 15 in the UK.
What is Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution rated?
R in the US for bloody violence, per Common Sense Media's listing; 15 in the UK; and 16 in Germany.
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