Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that Naruto Shippuden The Movie: Bonds is a 2008 Japanese movie featuring the titular hero who also is on a television program shown on Disney XD. There is frequent martial-arts and fantasy-style violence throughout the movie, as well as frequent demonic imagery. A beloved older character is killed by several arrows shot into his body in slow motion; his death is very emotional, and characters cry. Profanity includes "damn" and "bastard" as well as a character named "Pervy Sage." Given the content, the complexities in the story line, and the movie being in Japanese with English subtitles, this DVD is best enjoyed by older tweens and up, especially those who already are fans of anime.
Sexual
Content
Not applicable
Violence
Frequent martial-arts and fantasy violence, as well as frequent demonic imagery. A city is bombed by winged warriors; no one is killed, but buildings are destroyed. A beloved older character is killed by several arrows shot into his body in slow motion; his death is very emotional, and characters cry.
Language
"Damn," "bastards." A character's name is "Pervy Sage."
Social
Behavior
Themes of love and kindness winning over evil, anger, and hatred. Persistence. Determination.
Consumerism
Not applicable
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
Not applicable