Pokémon
Pokémon follows Ash and his companions as they travel, battle, and form bonds with creature companions called Pokémon. The tone is generally upbeat and adventurous, with recurring themes of friendship, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
Comfortably suits most children from about age 5 and up, with younger viewers benefiting from a parent nearby for occasional tense or sad moments.
Scary imageryPeril & tensionViolenceLoss & griefBig emotionsBehavior modeledLoud or startling soundsFlashing lights
Episodes to know about
The very first episode shows Ash nearly trampled by a Spearow flock and struck by lightning, setting the tone for physical peril throughout the series.
A Gyarados causes a destructive rampage that may feel threatening to young viewers.
Ghost Pokémon appear in a haunted setting with eerie imagery that is notably spookier than typical episodes.