Castlevania: Nocturne rating: Is the Netflix show appropriate for kids?

After years of waiting for the spin-off series, Castlevania: Nocturne is finally here and it’s everything we wished it would be!

From the intriguing characters to the juicy story at the center of it all, there isn’t a single thing that we aren’t captivated by from this Netflix animated series. What’s more, the animation is simply a sight to behold, making it yet another title that highlights the beauty of illustration and technology.

Check out all these things and more in the official trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne below.

With all this in mind, you absolutely cannot miss a single second of this 2023 title. But before you do tune in, allow us to tell you all about whether you should stream this series with your younger friends and family or if it’s better for you to watch solo.

Castlevania: Nocturne age rating

Similar to the original Netflix installment of Castlevania, Castlevania: Nocturne is only suitable for audiences 18 years and older, as the show has an age rating of TV-MA. The series has many situations that aren’t family friendly, including (but not limited to) strong language, blood and gore, violence, and nudity.

If you’re opting to stream this series by yourself, then you should be all set if you are of mature age. However, if you would rather watch with an audience, then allow us to give you a few family friendly suggestions that may be perfect for you!

Family friendly Netflix shows like Castlevania: Nocturne

Starting with Netflix animated series, there are a handful of them that are family friendly and just as juicy as Castlevania: Nocturne. We recommend Arcane, Nimona, and Shaman King. But here are a couple more that we think is great!

• A Whisker Away (2020)
• The Daily Life of the Immortal King (2020)
• Violent Evergreen (2018)

Want to watch something with vampires? Then you got a lot of options to choose from! Check out some of our favorites below!

• Liar, Liar, Vampire (2015)
• Night Teeth (2021)
• Vampire in the Garden (2022)

Now that you’re all informed on the age rating of Castlevania: Nocturne, as well as family friendly suggestions, head to Netflix to stream every second of these titles! And don’t forget to stay tuned with Netflix Life for more updates on your favorite original series!