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Is Kaleido Star appopriate for a 7 year old girl for a birthday present?




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Lil Kis



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:03 pm Reply with quote
Well I was wondering if this show is appopriate for a 7 year old as a birthday present: she is my cousin....I would like to know...I have not seen the show yet so I can't comment and it's unopened and I don't want to open it and watch it because then it would be used....please help and thanks
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Surrender Artist



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:17 pm Reply with quote
This kind of question has come up before, the thread How "risqué" is Kaleido Star? is probably of interest as it's about whether it would be appropriate for an eight-year-old. The consensus seems to be pretty much, "yes."
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4750G



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:21 pm Reply with quote
I'm pretty sure this thread will help you decide. IMHO though, it's a good gift for a 7 year old, with all its inspirational "I can do this!" vibes.

EDIT: did not see Surrender Artist's post before me. Link goes to the same thread. Smile
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dragoneyes001



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:48 pm Reply with quote
the anime would be fine for a 7yr old as far as mature content is concerned the story might get a bit beyond them/over their heads at times though.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:05 pm Reply with quote
dragoneyes001 wrote:
the anime would be fine for a 7yr old as far as mature content is concerned the story might get a bit beyond them/over their heads at times though.


Because of your lack of punctualtion, dragoneyes001, your statement can be equally interpreted in two quite different ways.

Either: The anime would be fine for a seven year old as far as mature content is concerned. The story might get a bit beyond them or over their heads at times, though.

Or: The anime would be fine for a seven year old. As far as mature content is concerned the story might get a bit beyond them or over their heads times, though.

Please be nice to your readers and punctuate your posts. Wink
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dragoneyes001



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:29 pm Reply with quote
yeah right!

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egoist



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:30 pm Reply with quote
In an age where iPads come with no eating warnings I'm not so sure anymore.

In my time we didn't eat our Game Boy.
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Veers



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:55 pm Reply with quote
I think it's mentioned in the thread that was linked but I'll just point out that the English dub is tamer than the English subtitles (certain lewd or rude comments are removed or toned down in the dub).
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nobahn
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:38 pm Reply with quote
My dear dragoneyes001--

That image is waaay over the top. Don't go there, man; please, just don't.
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Surrender Artist



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:42 pm Reply with quote
4750G wrote:
EDIT: did not see Surrender Artist's post before me. Link goes to the same thread. Smile


Would you believe that I remembered that thread almost instantly when I saw this one, despite having never seen Kaleido Star, but I can't remember my bank account number half the time? It's like I have some really stupid super power.

nbahn wrote:
My dear dragoneyes001--

That image is waaay over the top. Don't go there, man; please, just don't.


It's the internet; if you don't go from zero to Hitler in 3.2 seconds or less for minor slights, you must be a poof.
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Spastic Minnow
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:03 pm Reply with quote
Yes, Zero to Godwin's Law 3.2 seconds.

That is what is known as an epic Hitler fail.




Sorry, Lik Kis, but take solace in the fact that that other thread exists and it does discuss your topic in detail.
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Key
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:44 pm Reply with quote
dragoneyes001 has been warned (again) for behavior here. Let's do everyone the courtesy of not bringing up that post further.
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dragoneyes001



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:46 pm Reply with quote
Spastic Minnow wrote:
Yes, Zero to Godwin's Law 3.2 seconds.

That is what is known as an epic Hitler fail.




Sorry, Lik Kis, but take solace in the fact that that other thread exists and it does discuss your topic in detail.


the term Grammar Nazi predates Godwins law by over a decade.
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EricJ



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:27 am Reply with quote
Ahem...Getting BACK to the subject:

To save time reading the linked "Risque'?" thread, the Cliff Notes version is that the parent saw no offensive content, but the intended viewer ended up thinking it was a little "scary", because it's hard real circus work, and there's tension that our characters face possible injuries.

That might not seem a concern to us grownups, but it's worth taking into consideration. Otherwise, it's fairly harmless all around, and the "right kind" of heroine/role model. Smile
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yotsubafanfan



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PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 9:39 pm Reply with quote
I would say yes, it's very good, no cussing ( or at least non that I've heard of) no fan serice, the only thing you have to worry about is the perverted fool but if she's mature enough she could laugh if not she can always go back to the series when she is older and rewatch it to get the jokes later on. But I would definently say yes to it. Very Happy
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