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ValuesDissonance plays a huge part in what, exactly, the censors are looking out for (See UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications for further information). For example, European censors are rather lenient on sexual innuendo and violent content that would normally raise the film's rating to a PG-13, to the point where putting mild innuendo in a work meant for children doesn't even count as GettingCrapPastTheRadar, while something that would be GettingCrapPastTheRadar there would be enough to ban the work in countries with vocal MoralGuardians. A prime example is when a 2012 episode of the German-produced ''Literature/MayaTheBee'' was taken off Netflix in the United States after a concerned parent noticed a penis drawn in the background. While this would come unnoticed in Europe, the MoralGuardians are more vocal and influential in the United States, where a subtle gag put in by an animator would be enough to get the series banned. As another example, ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU'' received a Japan-only update to lengthen [[VideoGame/KidIcarus Palutena's]] dress due to CERO (the Japanese game ratings board) having strict rules about [[PantyShot upskirt shots]], while it passed by the ESRB and PEGI without issue.

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ValuesDissonance plays a huge part in what, exactly, the censors are looking out for (See UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications MediaNotes/MediaClassifications for further information). For example, European censors are rather lenient on sexual innuendo and violent content that would normally raise the film's rating to a PG-13, to the point where putting mild innuendo in a work meant for children doesn't even count as GettingCrapPastTheRadar, while something that would be GettingCrapPastTheRadar there would be enough to ban the work in countries with vocal MoralGuardians. A prime example is when a 2012 episode of the German-produced ''Literature/MayaTheBee'' was taken off Netflix in the United States after a concerned parent noticed a penis drawn in the background. While this would come unnoticed in Europe, the MoralGuardians are more vocal and influential in the United States, where a subtle gag put in by an animator would be enough to get the series banned. As another example, ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU'' received a Japan-only update to lengthen [[VideoGame/KidIcarus Palutena's]] dress due to CERO (the Japanese game ratings board) having strict rules about [[PantyShot upskirt shots]], while it passed by the ESRB and PEGI without issue.



As society changes in many countries, censorship standards change with them, also. The Hays Code used in the United States before the UsefulNotes/MotionPictureAssociationOfAmerica ratings, for example, [[SleepingSingle forbid depictions of couples sleeping in bed together]], and ''Series/LeaveItToBeaver'' was a pioneer in showing a toilet on TV. As ideas about minorities and non-heterosexual relationships change, the censors do, too. For example, HomoeroticSubtext in a children's cartoon may have been played as a radar-pushing gag in 2007, but, due to positive portrayals of same-sex couples in children's series in UsefulNotes/TheNewTens and beyond, this gag will be seen as [[OnceOriginalNowCommon]] to a present-day viewer, and may receive backlash for [[QueerPeopleAreFunny portraying queer love as a joke]].

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As society changes in many countries, censorship standards change with them, also. The Hays Code used in the United States before the UsefulNotes/MotionPictureAssociationOfAmerica MediaNotes/MotionPictureAssociationOfAmerica ratings, for example, [[SleepingSingle forbid depictions of couples sleeping in bed together]], and ''Series/LeaveItToBeaver'' was a pioneer in showing a toilet on TV. As ideas about minorities and non-heterosexual relationships change, the censors do, too. For example, HomoeroticSubtext in a children's cartoon may have been played as a radar-pushing gag in 2007, but, due to positive portrayals of same-sex couples in children's series in UsefulNotes/TheNewTens and beyond, this gag will be seen as [[OnceOriginalNowCommon]] to a present-day viewer, and may receive backlash for [[QueerPeopleAreFunny portraying queer love as a joke]].
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As society changes in many countries, censorship standards change with them, also. The Hays Code used in the United States before the UsefulNotes/MotionPictureAssociationOfAmerica ratings, for example, [[SleepingSingle forbid depictions of couples sleeping in bed together]], and ''Series/LeaveItToBeaver'' was a pioneer in showing a toilet on TV. As ideas about minorities and non-heterosexual relationships change, the censors do, too. For example, HomoeroticSubtext in a children's cartoon may have been played as a radar-pushing gag in 2007, but, due to positive portrayals of same-sex couples in children's series in UsefulNotes/TheNewTens and beyond, this gag will be seen as SeinfeldIsUnfunny to a present-day viewer, and may receive backlash for [[QueerPeopleAreFunny portraying queer love as a joke]].

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As society changes in many countries, censorship standards change with them, also. The Hays Code used in the United States before the UsefulNotes/MotionPictureAssociationOfAmerica ratings, for example, [[SleepingSingle forbid depictions of couples sleeping in bed together]], and ''Series/LeaveItToBeaver'' was a pioneer in showing a toilet on TV. As ideas about minorities and non-heterosexual relationships change, the censors do, too. For example, HomoeroticSubtext in a children's cartoon may have been played as a radar-pushing gag in 2007, but, due to positive portrayals of same-sex couples in children's series in UsefulNotes/TheNewTens and beyond, this gag will be seen as SeinfeldIsUnfunny [[OnceOriginalNowCommon]] to a present-day viewer, and may receive backlash for [[QueerPeopleAreFunny portraying queer love as a joke]].
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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (i.e. ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dogs, which are that game's version of the hot dog). Artistic nudity is also allowed (''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games have uncensored nude artwork such as Creator/{{Michelangelo}}'s ''Art/{{David}}''). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and earlier ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games generally have this rating.

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (i.e. (for example, ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dogs, which are that game's version of the hot dog). Artistic nudity is also allowed (''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games have uncensored nude artwork such as Creator/{{Michelangelo}}'s ''Art/{{David}}''). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and earlier ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games generally have this rating.
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* The '''Everyone 10 and up (E10+)''' rating can allow more cartoon violence as well as fantasy violence, slight amounts of suggestive humor, and copious amounts of mild language such as "damn" and "hell". This rating was made in early 2005 to bridge the gap between the E and T ratings, hence why titles such as ''VideoGame/RatchetAndClank2002'' and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee'' are rated T despite being comparatively tame by today's T rating standards, and even some E-rated games such as the ''Sonic Adventure'' series are relatively intense for E standards. Their respective franchises, as well as several modern ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' games (mostly due to sci-fi and fantasy violence) are good examples of E10+ rated games[[note]]although ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' was rated T despite being released in 2008[[/note]]. Most modern ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' and ''Franchise/{{Kirby}}'' games (including a CompilationRerelease where an "Animated Blood" descriptor was retroactively added) also have this rating, having been bumped up from previously being E-rated.

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* The '''Everyone 10 and up (E10+)''' rating can allow more cartoon violence as well as fantasy violence, slight amounts of suggestive humor, and copious amounts of mild language such as "damn" and "hell". This rating was made in early 2005 to bridge the gap between the E and T ratings, hence why titles such as ''VideoGame/RatchetAndClank2002'' and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee'' are rated T despite being comparatively tame by today's T rating standards, and even some E-rated games such as the ''Sonic Adventure'' series are relatively intense for E standards. Their respective franchises, as well as several modern ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' games (mostly due to sci-fi and fantasy violence) All three franchises are good examples of E10+ games that are commonly rated games[[note]]although E10+[[note]]although ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' was rated T despite being released in 2008[[/note]]. Most modern ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' and ''Franchise/{{Kirby}}'' games (including a CompilationRerelease where an "Animated Blood" descriptor was retroactively added) also have this rating, having been bumped up from previously being E-rated.
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* The '''M for Mature''' rating is the highest rating allowed for a video game to sell at retail and/or be available on consoles.[[note]]The ESRB being an entirely self-regulatory board, there are very few actual ''laws'' restricting the last rating -- AO, for Adults Only -- instead, most publishers and retailers simply refuse to deal in games that carry this rating. The Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan are the only jurisdictions where ESRB ratings are legally binding.[[/note]] There can be intense violence overflowing with blood and gore (though it can't be so extremely sadistic, such as on-screen [[CripplingCastration genital mutilation]], in the rarest cases, especially towards the innocent and/or protected minorities; just look at ''VideoGame/{{Hatred}}''), uncensored {{Cluster F Bomb}}ing, outright references to sex, and maybe some sex scenes and nudity (just not too egregious for the game to be regarded as pornographic). Only AO-rated games can have real-money gambling, but this restriction doesn't apply to {{loot box}}es and other GachaGames.

Note that expansion packs, DLC, and other microtransactions are rated by the ESRB, but user-generated content (such as mods, custom skins and maps, character names and usernames, and in-game communication) are not, and the ESRB explicitly mentions this fact. This trope generally does not cover user-generated content for this reason -- that's what VideoGamePerversityPotential is for.

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* The '''M for Mature''' rating is the highest rating allowed for a video game to sell at retail and/or be available on consoles.[[note]]The ESRB being an entirely self-regulatory board, there are very few actual ''laws'' restricting the last rating -- AO, for Adults Only -- instead, most publishers and retailers simply refuse to deal in games that carry this rating. The Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan are the only jurisdictions where ESRB ratings are legally binding.[[/note]] There can be intense violence overflowing with blood and gore (though it can't be so extremely sadistic, such there ''is'' a limit, as on-screen [[CripplingCastration genital mutilation]], in the rarest cases, especially towards the innocent and/or protected minorities; just look at ''VideoGame/{{Hatred}}''), ''VideoGame/{{Hatred}}'' got an Adults Only rating for its over-the-top violence), uncensored {{Cluster F Bomb}}ing, outright references to sex, and maybe some sex scenes and nudity (just not too egregious for the game to be regarded as pornographic). pornographic).

Only AO-rated games can have real-money gambling, but this restriction doesn't apply to {{loot box}}es and other GachaGames.

GachaGames. Note that expansion packs, DLC, and other microtransactions are rated by the ESRB, but user-generated content (such as mods, custom skins and maps, character names and usernames, and in-game communication) are not, and the ESRB explicitly mentions this fact. This trope generally does not cover user-generated content for this reason -- that's what VideoGamePerversityPotential is for.
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* The '''T for Teen''' rating allows violence, sexual innuendo and partial nudity[[note]]means characters appear naked but have their nipples ([[NippleAndDimed if female]]) and genitals censored[[/note]], little blood[[note]]though exceptions can exist such as ''VideoGame/StarCraftII''[[/note]], infrequent strong language, and depiction of alcohol use. With more leniency than TV-14, this means occasional uses of "shit" can be used.

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* The '''T for Teen''' rating allows violence, sexual innuendo and partial nudity[[note]]means characters appear naked but have their nipples ([[NippleAndDimed if female]]) and genitals censored[[/note]], little blood[[note]]though exceptions can exist such as ''VideoGame/StarCraftII''[[/note]], infrequent strong language, and depiction of alcohol use. With There's a little more leniency for swearing than TV-14, this means occasional uses of "shit" can be used.TV-14.
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* The '''Everyone 10 and up (E10+)''' rating can allow more cartoon violence as well as fantasy violence, slight amounts of suggestive humor, and copious amounts of mild language such as "damn" and "hell". This rating was made in early 2005 to bridge the gap between the E and T ratings, hence why titles such as ''VideoGame/RatchetAndClank2002'' and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee'' are rated T despite being comparatively tame by today's T rating standards, and even some E-rated games such as the ''Sonic Adventure'' series are relatively intense for E standards. Their respective franchises, as well as several modern ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' games (mostly due to sci-fi and fantasy violence) are good examples of E10+ rated games[[note]]although ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' was rated T despite being released in 2008[[/note]]. Most modern ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' and ''Franchise/{{Kirby}}'' games (including a CompilationRerelease where an "Animated Blood" descriptor was retroactively added) have this rating.

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* The '''Everyone 10 and up (E10+)''' rating can allow more cartoon violence as well as fantasy violence, slight amounts of suggestive humor, and copious amounts of mild language such as "damn" and "hell". This rating was made in early 2005 to bridge the gap between the E and T ratings, hence why titles such as ''VideoGame/RatchetAndClank2002'' and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee'' are rated T despite being comparatively tame by today's T rating standards, and even some E-rated games such as the ''Sonic Adventure'' series are relatively intense for E standards. Their respective franchises, as well as several modern ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' games (mostly due to sci-fi and fantasy violence) are good examples of E10+ rated games[[note]]although ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' was rated T despite being released in 2008[[/note]]. Most modern ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' and ''Franchise/{{Kirby}}'' games (including a CompilationRerelease where an "Animated Blood" descriptor was retroactively added) also have this rating.rating, having been bumped up from previously being E-rated.

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* The '''TV-14''' rating. It allows stronger sexual content and innuendo and more intense fantasy violence (and mild realistic violence). This is also where hard drug usage starts to be allowed, and swearing is allowed up to multiple uses of "asshole," "shit," and/or "tits" respectively. Examples include anime airing on Adult Swim and Toonami such as ''Anime/CowboyBebop'' and ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'' as well as adult animation (''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'''s TV edit) and live-action TV (''Series/SaturdayNightLive'').

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* The '''TV-14''' rating. It allows stronger sexual content and innuendo and more intense fantasy violence (and mild realistic violence). This is also where hard drug usage starts to be allowed, and allowed; swearing is allowed up to multiple uses stays at the level of "asshole," "shit," and/or "tits" respectively."tits", etc. Examples include anime airing on Adult Swim and Toonami such as ''Anime/CowboyBebop'' and ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'' as well as adult animation (''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'''s TV edit) and live-action TV (''Series/SaturdayNightLive'').



* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Creator/{{Michelangelo}}'s ''Art/{{David}}'' and [[ItsNotPornItsArt are still E-rated]].
* The '''Everyone 10 and up (E10+)''' rating can allow more cartoon violence as well as fantasy violence, slight amounts of suggestive humor, and copious amounts of mild language such as "damn" and "hell". This rating was made in early 2005 to bridge the gap between the E and T ratings, hence why titles such as ''VideoGame/RatchetAndClank2002'' and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee'' are rated T despite being comparatively tame by today's T rating standards, and even some E-rated games such as the ''Sonic Adventure'' series are relatively intense for E standards. Their respective franchises, as well as several modern ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' games (mostly due to sci-fi and fantasy violence) are good examples of E10+ rated games[[note]]although ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' was rated T despite being released in 2008[[/note]]. ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'' and [[{{VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand}} five]] [[{{VideoGame/KirbyBattleRoyale}} different]] ''[[{{VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies}} Kirby]]'' [[{{VideoGame/KirbyAndTheForgottenLand}} games]] (including a CompilationRerelease where an "Animated Blood" descriptor was retroactively added) have this rating, despite being in primarily E-rated franchises.

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though (i.e. ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, Dogs, which is are that game's version of the hot dog). Artistic nudity is also allowed (''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games have uncensored nude artwork such as Creator/{{Michelangelo}}'s ''Art/{{David}}''). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several earlier ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually generally have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Creator/{{Michelangelo}}'s ''Art/{{David}}'' and [[ItsNotPornItsArt are still E-rated]].
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* The '''Everyone 10 and up (E10+)''' rating can allow more cartoon violence as well as fantasy violence, slight amounts of suggestive humor, and copious amounts of mild language such as "damn" and "hell". This rating was made in early 2005 to bridge the gap between the E and T ratings, hence why titles such as ''VideoGame/RatchetAndClank2002'' and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee'' are rated T despite being comparatively tame by today's T rating standards, and even some E-rated games such as the ''Sonic Adventure'' series are relatively intense for E standards. Their respective franchises, as well as several modern ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' games (mostly due to sci-fi and fantasy violence) are good examples of E10+ rated games[[note]]although ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' was rated T despite being released in 2008[[/note]]. ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'' Most modern ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' and [[{{VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand}} five]] [[{{VideoGame/KirbyBattleRoyale}} different]] ''[[{{VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies}} Kirby]]'' [[{{VideoGame/KirbyAndTheForgottenLand}} games]] ''Franchise/{{Kirby}}'' games (including a CompilationRerelease where an "Animated Blood" descriptor was retroactively added) have this rating, despite being in primarily E-rated franchises.rating.



* The '''M for Mature''' rating is the highest rating allowed for a video game to sell at retail and/or be available on consoles.[[note]]The ESRB being an entirely self-regulatory board, there are very few actual ''laws'' restricting the last rating -- AO, for Adults Only -- instead, most publishers and retailers simply refuse to deal in games that carry this rating. The Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan are the only jurisdictions where ESRB ratings are legally binding.[[/note]] There can be intense violence overflowing with blood and gore (though it can't be so extremely sadistic, such as on-screen [[{{GroinAttack}} genital]] [[{{CripplingCastration}} mutilation]], in the rarest cases, especially towards the innocent and/or protected minorities; just look at ''VideoGame/{{Hatred}}''), uncensored {{Cluster F Bomb}}ing, outright references to sex, and maybe some sex scenes and nudity (just not too JustForFun/{{egregious}} for the game to be regarded as pornographic). However, only AO-rated games can have real-money gambling.

Note that expansion packs, DLC, and other microtransactions are rated by the ESRB.

However, it is very important to note that video game ratings don't account for user-generated content such as mods, custom skins and maps, character names and usernames, and in-game communication, and the ESRB for example explicitly mentions that fact. (We're looking at you, VideoGamePerversityPotential!) This trope generally does not cover user-generated content for this reason.

ValuesDissonance plays a huge part in what, exactly, the censors are looking out for (See UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications for further information). For example, European censors are rather lenient on sexual innuendo and violent content that would normally raise the film's rating to a PG-13, to the point where putting mild innuendo in a work meant for children doesn't even count as GettingCrapPastTheRadar, while something that would be GettingCrapPastTheRadar there would be enough to ban the work in countries with vocal MoralGuardians. A prime example is when a 2012 episode of the German-produced ''Literature/MayaTheBee'' was taken off Netflix in the United States after a concerned parent noticed a penis drawn in the background. While this would come unnoticed in Europe, the MoralGuardians are more vocal and influential in the United States, where a subtle gag put in by an animator would be enough to get the series banned.


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* The '''M for Mature''' rating is the highest rating allowed for a video game to sell at retail and/or be available on consoles.[[note]]The ESRB being an entirely self-regulatory board, there are very few actual ''laws'' restricting the last rating -- AO, for Adults Only -- instead, most publishers and retailers simply refuse to deal in games that carry this rating. The Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan are the only jurisdictions where ESRB ratings are legally binding.[[/note]] There can be intense violence overflowing with blood and gore (though it can't be so extremely sadistic, such as on-screen [[{{GroinAttack}} genital]] [[{{CripplingCastration}} [[CripplingCastration genital mutilation]], in the rarest cases, especially towards the innocent and/or protected minorities; just look at ''VideoGame/{{Hatred}}''), uncensored {{Cluster F Bomb}}ing, outright references to sex, and maybe some sex scenes and nudity (just not too JustForFun/{{egregious}} egregious for the game to be regarded as pornographic). However, only Only AO-rated games can have real-money gambling.

gambling, but this restriction doesn't apply to {{loot box}}es and other GachaGames.

Note that expansion packs, DLC, and other microtransactions are rated by the ESRB.

However, it is very important to note that video game ratings don't account for
ESRB, but user-generated content such (such as mods, custom skins and maps, character names and usernames, and in-game communication, communication) are not, and the ESRB for example explicitly mentions that this fact. (We're looking at you, VideoGamePerversityPotential!) This trope generally does not cover user-generated content for this reason.

reason -- that's what VideoGamePerversityPotential is for.

ValuesDissonance plays a huge part in what, exactly, the censors are looking out for (See UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications for further information). For example, European censors are rather lenient on sexual innuendo and violent content that would normally raise the film's rating to a PG-13, to the point where putting mild innuendo in a work meant for children doesn't even count as GettingCrapPastTheRadar, while something that would be GettingCrapPastTheRadar there would be enough to ban the work in countries with vocal MoralGuardians. A prime example is when a 2012 episode of the German-produced ''Literature/MayaTheBee'' was taken off Netflix in the United States after a concerned parent noticed a penis drawn in the background. While this would come unnoticed in Europe, the MoralGuardians are more vocal and influential in the United States, where a subtle gag put in by an animator would be enough to get the series banned.

banned. As another example, ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU'' received a Japan-only update to lengthen [[VideoGame/KidIcarus Palutena's]] dress due to CERO (the Japanese game ratings board) having strict rules about [[PantyShot upskirt shots]], while it passed by the ESRB and PEGI without issue.
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"god" isn't really a cuss word, per se...


* '''TV-Y7''' shows, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the name suggests]], are deemed appropriate for children ages 7 and up. They can include some cartoon or slapstick violence and some mild innuendo, and include most modern non-educational children's cartoons and [[KidCom Kid Coms]]. Despite still being aimed at kids, swearing may be included in the content in question such as "god," "crap," "hell," "damn," and "ass."[[note]]Examples of shows like this include ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'', ''WebAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertron'', ''WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog'', and ''WesternAnimation/KidCosmic''.[[/note]] If a TV-Y7 show contains fantasy violence with magic or guns ([[FamilyFriendlyFirearms family-friendly]] or not), then it gets the '''TV-Y7-FV''' (TV-Y7 with fantasy violence) content descriptor.

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* '''TV-Y7''' shows, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the name suggests]], are deemed appropriate for children ages 7 and up. They can include some cartoon or slapstick violence and some mild innuendo, and include most modern non-educational children's cartoons and [[KidCom Kid Coms]]. Despite still being aimed at kids, mild swearing may be included in the content in question such as "god," like "crap," "hell," "damn," and "ass."[[note]]Examples "ass" is permissible.[[note]]Examples of shows like this include ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'', ''WebAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertron'', ''WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog'', and ''WesternAnimation/KidCosmic''.[[/note]] If a TV-Y7 show contains fantasy violence with magic or guns ([[FamilyFriendlyFirearms family-friendly]] or not), then it gets the '''TV-Y7-FV''' (TV-Y7 with fantasy violence) content descriptor.
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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''Art/{{David}}'' and [[ItsNotPornItsArt are still E-rated]].

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's Creator/{{Michelangelo}}'s ''Art/{{David}}'' and [[ItsNotPornItsArt are still E-rated]].
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A writer of an innocent work -- often one that is for children -- may want to attract an audience beyond their target demographic. Maybe they want to say, "Hey, this isn't a TastesLikeDiabetes universe where everyone acts super good!" However, one thing they have to think of is what the censors will catch.

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A writer of an innocent work -- often one that is for children -- may want to attract an audience beyond their target demographic. Maybe they want to say, "Hey, this isn't a TastesLikeDiabetes universe SugarBowl where everyone acts super good!" However, one thing they have to think of is what the censors will catch.
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* '''TV-G''' means "The show isn't necessarily targeted at kids, but it's appropriate for all ages to watch." This seems to be a catch-all rating for several types of shows, as several Nickelodeon and Disney Channel sitcoms carry this rating. Several TV shows that existed decades before the rating system was introduced (such as ''Series/ILoveLucy'') in the late '90s also have this rating. Like the TV-Y7 rating listed above, profanity has been able to find its way into shows regardless of its intended all-ages demographic.[[note]]Examples of this include ''Series/FullHouse'', ''Series/ClarissaExplainsItAll'', ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}} Histeria!]]''.

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* '''TV-G''' means "The show isn't necessarily targeted at kids, but it's appropriate for all ages to watch." This seems to be a catch-all rating for several types of shows, as several Nickelodeon and Disney Channel sitcoms carry this rating. Several TV shows that existed decades before the rating system was introduced (such as ''Series/ILoveLucy'') in the late '90s also have this rating. Like the TV-Y7 rating listed above, profanity has been able to find its way into shows regardless of its intended all-ages demographic.[[note]]Examples of this include ''Series/FullHouse'', ''Series/ClarissaExplainsItAll'', ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}} Histeria!]]''.[[/note]]
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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and [[ItsNotPornItsArt are still E-rated]].

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' ''Art/{{David}}'' and [[ItsNotPornItsArt are still E-rated]].
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** That honor mentioned above initially belonged to the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles.
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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and [[ItsNotPornItsArt are still E-rated.E-rated]].
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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional detail). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.
** That honor initially belonged to the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get (see below for additional detail).details). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.
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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get.* They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating a video game can get.* get (see below for additional detail). They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.

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** That honor initially belonged to the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles



* That honor initially belonged to the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles.

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating[[note]]besides the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles[[/note]] a video game can get. They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating[[note]]besides the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles[[/note]] rating a video game can get. get.* They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.


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* '''TV-Y7''' shows, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the name suggests]], are deemed appropriate for children ages 7 and up. They can include some cartoon or slapstick violence and some mild innuendo, and include most modern non-educational children's cartoons and [[KidCom Kid Coms]]. Despite still being aimed at kids, swearing may still be included in the content in question such as "god," "crap," "hell," "damn," and "ass."[[note]]Examples of shows like this include ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'', ''WebAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertron'', ''WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog'', and ''WesternAnimation/KidCosmic''.[[/note]] If a TV-Y7 show contains fantasy violence with magic or guns ([[FamilyFriendlyFirearms family-friendly]] or not), then it gets the '''TV-Y7-FV''' (TV-Y7 with fantasy violence) content descriptor.
* '''TV-G''' means "The show isn't necessarily targeted at kids, but it's appropriate for all ages to watch." This seems to be a catch-all rating for several types of shows, as several Nickelodeon and Disney Channel sitcoms carry this rating. Several TV shows that existed decades before the rating system was introduced (such as ''Series/ILoveLucy'') in the late '90s also have this rating. Like the TV-Y7 rating listed above, profanity has also been able to find its way into shows regardless of its intended all-ages demographic.[[note]]Examples of this include ''Series/FullHouse'', ''Series/ClarissaExplainsItAll'', ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}} Histeria!]]''.

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* '''TV-Y7''' shows, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the name suggests]], are deemed appropriate for children ages 7 and up. They can include some cartoon or slapstick violence and some mild innuendo, and include most modern non-educational children's cartoons and [[KidCom Kid Coms]]. Despite still being aimed at kids, swearing may still be included in the content in question such as "god," "crap," "hell," "damn," and "ass."[[note]]Examples of shows like this include ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'', ''WebAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertron'', ''WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog'', and ''WesternAnimation/KidCosmic''.[[/note]] If a TV-Y7 show contains fantasy violence with magic or guns ([[FamilyFriendlyFirearms family-friendly]] or not), then it gets the '''TV-Y7-FV''' (TV-Y7 with fantasy violence) content descriptor.
* '''TV-G''' means "The show isn't necessarily targeted at kids, but it's appropriate for all ages to watch." This seems to be a catch-all rating for several types of shows, as several Nickelodeon and Disney Channel sitcoms carry this rating. Several TV shows that existed decades before the rating system was introduced (such as ''Series/ILoveLucy'') in the late '90s also have this rating. Like the TV-Y7 rating listed above, profanity has also been able to find its way into shows regardless of its intended all-ages demographic.[[note]]Examples of this include ''Series/FullHouse'', ''Series/ClarissaExplainsItAll'', ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}} Histeria!]]''.
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* The '''TV-14''' rating. It allows stronger sexual content and innuendo and more intense fantasy violence (and mild realistic violence). This is also where hard drug usage starts to be allowed, but no swearing beyond "damn" and "hell". Examples include anime airing on Adult Swim and Toonami such as ''Anime/CowboyBebop'' and ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'' as well as adult animation (''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'''s TV edit) and live-action TV (''Series/SaturdayNightLive'').

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* The '''TV-14''' rating. It allows stronger sexual content and innuendo and more intense fantasy violence (and mild realistic violence). This is also where hard drug usage starts to be allowed, but no and swearing beyond "damn" and "hell".is allowed up to multiple uses of "asshole," "shit," and/or "tits" respectively. Examples include anime airing on Adult Swim and Toonami such as ''Anime/CowboyBebop'' and ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'' as well as adult animation (''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'''s TV edit) and live-action TV (''Series/SaturdayNightLive'').
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* '''TV-Y7''' shows, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the name suggests]], are deemed appropriate for children ages 7 and up. They can include some cartoon or slapstick violence and some mild innuendo, and include most modern non-educational children's cartoons and [[KidCom Kid Coms]]. If a TV-Y7 show contains fantasy violence (e.g. with magic or FamilyFriendlyFirearms), then it gets the '''TV-Y7-FV''' (TV-Y7 with fantasy violence) content descriptor.
* '''TV-G''' means "The show isn't necessarily targeted at kids, but it's appropriate for all ages to watch." This seems to be a catch-all rating for several types of shows, as several Nickelodeon and Disney Channel sitcoms carry this rating. Several TV shows that existed decades before the rating system was introduced (such as ''Series/ILoveLucy'') in the late '90s also have this rating.

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* '''TV-Y7''' shows, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the name suggests]], are deemed appropriate for children ages 7 and up. They can include some cartoon or slapstick violence and some mild innuendo, and include most modern non-educational children's cartoons and [[KidCom Kid Coms]]. Despite still being aimed at kids, swearing may still be included in the content in question such as "god," "crap," "hell," "damn," and "ass."[[note]]Examples of shows like this include ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'', ''WebAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertron'', ''WesternAnimation/CourageTheCowardlyDog'', and ''WesternAnimation/KidCosmic''.[[/note]] If a TV-Y7 show contains fantasy violence (e.g. with magic or FamilyFriendlyFirearms), guns ([[FamilyFriendlyFirearms family-friendly]] or not), then it gets the '''TV-Y7-FV''' (TV-Y7 with fantasy violence) content descriptor.
* '''TV-G''' means "The show isn't necessarily targeted at kids, but it's appropriate for all ages to watch." This seems to be a catch-all rating for several types of shows, as several Nickelodeon and Disney Channel sitcoms carry this rating. Several TV shows that existed decades before the rating system was introduced (such as ''Series/ILoveLucy'') in the late '90s also have this rating. Like the TV-Y7 rating listed above, profanity has also been able to find its way into shows regardless of its intended all-ages demographic.[[note]]Examples of this include ''Series/FullHouse'', ''Series/ClarissaExplainsItAll'', ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/{{Histeria}} Histeria!]]''.
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* The '''M for Mature''' rating is the highest rating allowed for a video game to sell at retail and/or be available on consoles.[[note]]The ESRB being an entirely self-regulatory board, there are very few actual ''laws'' restricting the last rating -- AO, for Adults Only -- instead, most publishers and retailers simply refuse to deal in games that carry this rating. The Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan are the only jurisdictions where ESRB ratings are legally binding.[[/note]] There can be intense violence overflowing with blood and gore (though it can't be so extremely sadistic, such as on-screen [[{{GroinAttack}} genital]] [[{{CripplingCastration}} mutilation]], in the rarest cases, especially towards the innocent and/or protected minorities, just look at ''VideoGame/{{Hatred}}''), uncensored {{Cluster F Bomb}}ing, explicit references to sex, and maybe some sex scenes and nudity (just not too much for the game to be regarded as pornographic). However, only AO-rated games can have real-money gambling.

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* The '''M for Mature''' rating is the highest rating allowed for a video game to sell at retail and/or be available on consoles.[[note]]The ESRB being an entirely self-regulatory board, there are very few actual ''laws'' restricting the last rating -- AO, for Adults Only -- instead, most publishers and retailers simply refuse to deal in games that carry this rating. The Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan are the only jurisdictions where ESRB ratings are legally binding.[[/note]] There can be intense violence overflowing with blood and gore (though it can't be so extremely sadistic, such as on-screen [[{{GroinAttack}} genital]] [[{{CripplingCastration}} mutilation]], in the rarest cases, especially towards the innocent and/or protected minorities, minorities; just look at ''VideoGame/{{Hatred}}''), uncensored {{Cluster F Bomb}}ing, explicit outright references to sex, and maybe some sex scenes and nudity (just not too much JustForFun/{{egregious}} for the game to be regarded as pornographic). However, only AO-rated games can have real-money gambling.
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* '''TV-PG''' shows generally allow slightly more innuendo and violence than TV-Y7 shows, and are where the content descriptors '''D''' for dialogue, '''L''' for language, '''S''' for sex, and '''V''' for violence start to be used. Casual recreational consumption of alcohol and tobacco (and cannabis in works from the 2010s and later) sometimes show up in shows with this rating. As AvoidTheDreadedGRating starts to creep into TV-Y7 and more animation starts to be targeted at teenagers and adults, more cartoons, such as Cartoon Network originals ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'', and ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' are being rated as TV-PG. Some [[AnimatedShockComedy adult animated series]] such as ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' has this rating. But more adult animated series get...

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* '''TV-PG''' shows generally allow slightly more innuendo and violence than TV-Y7 shows, and are where the content descriptors '''D''' for dialogue, '''L''' for language, '''S''' for sex, and '''V''' for violence start to be used. Casual recreational consumption of alcohol and tobacco (and cannabis in works shows from the 2010s and later) sometimes show up in shows with this rating. As AvoidTheDreadedGRating starts to creep into TV-Y7 and more animation starts to be targeted at teenagers and adults, more cartoons, such as Cartoon Network originals ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'', and ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' are being rated as TV-PG. Some [[AnimatedShockComedy adult animated series]] such as ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' has this rating. But more adult animated series get...
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* '''TV-PG''' shows generally allow slightly more innuendo and violence than TV-Y7 shows, and are where the content descriptors '''D''' for dialogue, '''L''' for language, '''S''' for sex, and '''V''' for violence start to be used. Casual consumption of alcohol and tobacco (and cannabis in works from the 2010s and later) sometimes show up in shows with this rating. As AvoidTheDreadedGRating starts to creep into TV-Y7 and more animation starts to be targeted at teenagers and adults, more cartoons, such as Cartoon Network originals ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'', and ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' are being rated as TV-PG. Some [[AnimatedShockComedy adult animated series]] such as ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' has this rating. But more adult animated series get...

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* '''TV-PG''' shows generally allow slightly more innuendo and violence than TV-Y7 shows, and are where the content descriptors '''D''' for dialogue, '''L''' for language, '''S''' for sex, and '''V''' for violence start to be used. Casual recreational consumption of alcohol and tobacco (and cannabis in works from the 2010s and later) sometimes show up in shows with this rating. As AvoidTheDreadedGRating starts to creep into TV-Y7 and more animation starts to be targeted at teenagers and adults, more cartoons, such as Cartoon Network originals ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'', and ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' are being rated as TV-PG. Some [[AnimatedShockComedy adult animated series]] such as ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' has this rating. But more adult animated series get...
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* '''TV-PG''' shows generally allow slightly more innuendo and violence than TV-Y7 shows, and are where the content descriptors '''D''' for dialogue, '''L''' for language, '''S''' for sex, and '''V''' for violence start to be used. Alcohol and tobacco (and cannabis in works from the 2010s and later) sometimes show up in shows with this rating. As AvoidTheDreadedGRating starts to creep into TV-Y7 and more animation starts to be targeted at teenagers and adults, more cartoons, such as Cartoon Network originals ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'', and ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' are being rated as TV-PG. Some [[AnimatedShockComedy adult animated series]] such as ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' has this rating. But more adult animated series get...

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* '''TV-PG''' shows generally allow slightly more innuendo and violence than TV-Y7 shows, and are where the content descriptors '''D''' for dialogue, '''L''' for language, '''S''' for sex, and '''V''' for violence start to be used. Alcohol Casual consumption of alcohol and tobacco (and cannabis in works from the 2010s and later) sometimes show up in shows with this rating. As AvoidTheDreadedGRating starts to creep into TV-Y7 and more animation starts to be targeted at teenagers and adults, more cartoons, such as Cartoon Network originals ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'', and ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' are being rated as TV-PG. Some [[AnimatedShockComedy adult animated series]] such as ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' has this rating. But more adult animated series get...
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* '''TV-PG''' shows generally allow slightly more innuendo and violence than TV-Y7 shows, and are where the content descriptors '''D''' for dialogue, '''L''' for language, '''S''' for sex, and '''V''' for violence start to be used. As AvoidTheDreadedGRating starts to creep into TV-Y7 and more animation starts to be targeted at teenagers and adults, more cartoons, such as Cartoon Network originals ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'', and ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' are being rated as TV-PG. Some [[AnimatedShockComedy adult animated series]] such as ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' has this rating. But more adult animated series get...
* The '''TV-14''' rating. It allows stronger sexual content and innuendo and more intense fantasy violence (and mild realistic violence). This is also where drug usage (beyond alcohol and even tobacco) starts to be allowed, but no swearing beyond "damn" and "hell". Examples include anime airing on Adult Swim and Toonami such as ''Anime/CowboyBebop'' and ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'' as well as adult animation (''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'''s TV edit) and live-action TV (''Series/SaturdayNightLive'').

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* '''TV-PG''' shows generally allow slightly more innuendo and violence than TV-Y7 shows, and are where the content descriptors '''D''' for dialogue, '''L''' for language, '''S''' for sex, and '''V''' for violence start to be used. Alcohol and tobacco (and cannabis in works from the 2010s and later) sometimes show up in shows with this rating. As AvoidTheDreadedGRating starts to creep into TV-Y7 and more animation starts to be targeted at teenagers and adults, more cartoons, such as Cartoon Network originals ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', ''WesternAnimation/RegularShow'', and ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'' are being rated as TV-PG. Some [[AnimatedShockComedy adult animated series]] such as ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' has this rating. But more adult animated series get...
* The '''TV-14''' rating. It allows stronger sexual content and innuendo and more intense fantasy violence (and mild realistic violence). This is also where hard drug usage (beyond alcohol and even tobacco) starts to be allowed, but no swearing beyond "damn" and "hell". Examples include anime airing on Adult Swim and Toonami such as ''Anime/CowboyBebop'' and ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'' as well as adult animation (''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'''s TV edit) and live-action TV (''Series/SaturdayNightLive'').
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* The '''TV-14''' rating. It allows stronger sexual content and innuendo and more intense fantasy violence (and mild realistic violence). This is also where drug usage starts to be allowed, but no swearing beyond "damn" and "hell". Examples include anime airing on Adult Swim and Toonami such as ''Anime/CowboyBebop'' and ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'' as well as adult animation (''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'''s TV edit) and live-action TV (''Series/SaturdayNightLive'').

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* The '''TV-14''' rating. It allows stronger sexual content and innuendo and more intense fantasy violence (and mild realistic violence). This is also where drug usage (beyond alcohol and even tobacco) starts to be allowed, but no swearing beyond "damn" and "hell". Examples include anime airing on Adult Swim and Toonami such as ''Anime/CowboyBebop'' and ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'' as well as adult animation (''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'''s TV edit) and live-action TV (''Series/SaturdayNightLive'').
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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating[[note]]besides the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles[[/note]] a video game can get. They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating[[note]]besides the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles[[/note]] a video game can get. They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog).Dog, which is that game's version of the hot dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.
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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating[[note]]besides the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles[[/note]] a video game can get. They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell"). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.

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* The '''E for Everyone''' rating is the lowest rating[[note]]besides the deprecated [=eC=] for Early Childhood rating, which was mainly used for edutainment titles[[/note]] a video game can get. They can contain mild amounts of cartoon violence and very little mild language (most likely a single "hell")."hell," though ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' has food items called Hell Dog). ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'', ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and several ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games usually have this rating. A few ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games even have high-resolution ''uncensored'' nude artwork such as Michelangelo's ''David'' and are still E-rated.

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