History-inspired anime is violent, has scary imagery. Read Common Sense Media's Demon Slayer review, age rating, and parents guide. Demon Slayer: Violence & Gore The violence and gore of Demon Slayer have been described as severe, and we can only agree, but it's still not the worst of the lot (compare, for example, Chainsaw Man); it is also the principal reason why the series actually earned its TV.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025). Demon Slayer is officially rated R for violence and isn't recommended for audiences under 17. But if we're being honest, such a rating is a little bit too strict.
Demon Slayer does have blood, violence and demons, but it is far from the most gory and intense action series. Different age ratings between one Demon Slayer arc and the next leaves some parents wondering if the anime is safe for their pre. Why is Demon Slayer R rated in the US? Primary school kids in here (China and Japan) like it, and it isn't even rated R, it is rated PG 12.
I am also a school kid and I don't have a problem with the violence. The movie was rated R in America, but not in Japan. American fans are curious as to why an animated movie was rated R in their country but did not meet the same fate in Japan.
Read to find out. Related: Jujutsu Kaisen vs Demon Slayer: Which Anime Is More Popular? The anime film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is breaking records in Japan. Since it premiered in October, the movie has surpassed 2001's Spirited Away as Japan's highest.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc. Image courtesy Crunchyroll Overall Verdict: What Age Is Demon Slayer Appropriate For? Amidst all the demon-slaying shenanigans, at its heart, Demon Slayer is a story about family, love, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we cherish. Demon Slayer is being called the highest grossing R-rated animated movie of all time, which is especially impressive since many viewers don't feel comfortable heading to theaters just yet.
So, can audiences stream Demon Slayer instead? Keep reading.