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I'd agree, there are parts of Rahxephon that are pretty intense.
Maybe I should qualify my statement on Ghibli films in general with a (as usual) general disclaimer. Because I am too lazy to write up specific one for anime, I'd advocate that the parent watch the show BEFORE showing it to the child and decide what shows are appropriate, as different people find different things objectionable.
For the most part, most of the Ghibli films I've seen have a universal appeal that is apparent to almost all ages. That said, Mononoke-Hime (Princess Mononoke) and even Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa (Nausicaa in the Valley of the Wind) are probably a bit on the serious side, with the former being more violent. But I also feel that we should give kids credit for their own "adultness" and not shield them from things unnecessarily. Which is where most Ghibli Flicks by Miyazaki really excel - they combine incredible animation with imagination and a very well scripted and plotted story. The only studio similar to this in US is PIXAR's works, whose head John Lassetter (sp?) has said he was inspired by Ghibli to create such films. Where the violence is not gratuitous and an important part of the story (and the story itself- by definition - be worthy viewing material) I feel it's OK to expose a child to some violence.
This is of course a very personal decision, and as a single person, I can't and don't presume to dictate that is how others should handle this issue.
Now on to more "regular" posts - I watched Kiddy grade #3-5, and the show did seriously shape up into an interesting blend of action, politics and fun. Hope to finish it tonight.
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