Our take
This theatrical anime sequel is packed with chainsaw battles, severed limbs, and corpses. It is rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, and some nudity; the UK rating is 15. Teens kiss and swim with rear nudity briefly shown. Romance and humor soften the tone, but newcomers may be lost without the series. Best for older anime fans, not young children
Uplifting themes
Friendship and longing for a normal life give Denji emotional stakes Heroes are violent and impulsive; affection matters more than virtue
Story (may spoil tone)
In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Chainsaw fights, bomb devils, gun devils, and constant killing dominate…
Chainsaw fights, bomb devils, gun devils, and constant killing dominate the runtime
Language Damn, s-word, and sex slang appear but profanity is lighter than the go…
Damn, s-word, and sex slang appear but profanity is lighter than the gore
Sex / nudity Kisses, nudity references, and brief rear nudity during a swim; lingeri…
Kisses, nudity references, and brief rear nudity during a swim; lingerie fantasy in dialogue
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Devils, monster battles, and body horror create sustained dread
Devils, monster battles, and body horror create sustained dread
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse Teen leads face chainsaw battles, dismemberment, and constant killing
Teen leads face chainsaw battles, dismemberment, and constant killing
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Blood, dismemberment, and corpses are central to the action aesthetic
Blood, dismemberment, and corpses are central to the action aesthetic
Dangerous behaviour Supernatural combat is clearly fantasy, though blades and chainsaws are…
Supernatural combat is clearly fantasy, though blades and chainsaws are everywhere
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss of a pet is mentioned in passing
Loss of a pet is mentioned in passing
Talk after watching
- Anime violence here is graphic and frequent. How does stylized gore affect your teen compared with live action?
- Denji's crush on Reze drives the story. Talk about trust when romance mixes with secrets.