Maturity ratings are classifications given to shows, movies, and music videos to indicate their appropriateness for various audiences. These ratings incorporate factors such as age, maturity, and sensitivity to specific themes to help guide viewers in making informed choices about what is suitable to watch.
What are the Maturity Ratings and Maturity Restrictions?
Want to make better viewing choices? Here's a quick and easy guide to understanding how Crunchyroll sets and updates our maturity ratings for shows, movies and music videos:
- The ratings on a show's details page reflect the highest maturity level of the series.
Brazil’s Maturity Rating system
In Brazil, the maturity rating system is divided into six main categories, each designed to indicate the suitability of content for different audiences. Below are the categories:
| Rating | Description |
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(L) (AL) |
General Audiences Show examples:
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(10) (A10) |
Not recommended for minors under ten Show examples:
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(12) (A12) |
Not recommended for minors under twelve Show examples:
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(14) (A14) |
Not recommended for minors under fourteen Show examples:
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(16) (A16) |
Not recommended for minors under sixteen Show examples:
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(18) (A18) |
Not recommended for minors under eighteen Show examples:
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- For more information, please visit the official website: https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/classificacao-1
Where can I find the Maturity Rating?
You can find a show’s Maturity Rating:
- On the Details Page: You can also check the details page of the show or movie for the rating. The exact spot might differ depending on your device.
- Content Breakdown: Along with the rating, you'll see details about what led to it, including descriptors outlining themes such as sex, profanity, violence, or nudity.
- At the beginning of video playback: When you play the show or movie you’ve selected, you’ll see the Maturity Rating and any Descriptors displayed briefly in the upper left-hand corner of the screen at the beginning of the show.
What are Maturity Restrictions?
Maturity Restrictions refer to the password-protected system, which allows Crunchyroll account holders to set specific viewing limitations based on Maturity Ratings.
This feature ties directly to the Maturity Ratings, enabling users to tailor the viewing experience according to their preferences and ensure that only appropriate content is available for viewing.
- By customizing these restrictions, the user can control which rating levels are accessible for each profile on the account.
- Content rated above the chosen levels will be automatically blocked from playback.
How do I set up maturity restrictions?
To learn how to set up and choose maturity restrictions, please check out this article.
I’m having issues setting up the Maturity restrictions
For troubleshooting on any technical issues with setting up a Profile's Maturity Restrictions, please refer to this article.