The God of High School (2020)

The God of High School parents guide

Brutal violence, which is more than most TV-14 titles carry. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the TV-14 suggests, because of the violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is The God of High School?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is The God of High School rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated TV-14, with brutal violence.

What is The God of High School about?

Jin Mori has proclaimed himself the strongest high schooler. His life changes when he's invited to participate in "God of High School," a tournament to determine the strongest high schooler of all. He's told that if he wins, any wish he makes will be granted... All the participants are powerful contenders who fight their hardest for their own wishes. What awaits them at the end of the tournament? A chaotic battle between unbelievably strong high school students is about to begin!

Cast and crew

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