Is Your Name. appropriate for children?

# Your Name. - Parent Guide This beautifully animated romance follows two high schoolers who mysteriously swap bodies. While the PG rating and lack of violence make it generally suitable, the moderate sexual content—including scenes of the teens discovering each other's bodies—warrants caution for younger children. Best suited for mature tweens and teens who can handle romantic themes.

What age is Your Name. suitable for?

Our verdict for Your Name. is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Your Name. safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2016

Rating

Genre

Animation, Romance, Drama

Synopsis

High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.

Cast

Ryunosuke Kamiki

Taki Tachibana (voice)

Mone Kamishiraishi

Mitsuha Miyamizu (voice)

Ryo Narita

Katsuhiko Teshigawara (voice)

Aoi Yuuki

Sayaka Natori (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This anime film features fast-paced scene cuts, dynamic visual transitions between character perspectives, and a contemporary high school setting with rapid dialogue — typical of modern anime but not designed for infants or toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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