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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Forest Hills Bootleg Society

by Dave Baker

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2022

In 2005, a group of bored teenagers in a religious town starts a business selling bootleg anime DVDs to their peers.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content35

Characters discuss sexual content in the anime and there is some suggestive dialogue.

Violence / Gore20

Minor physical altercations and typical teenage scuffles occur throughout the story.

Profanity / Language65

Frequent use of strong language including f-words and other vulgarities common to teen speech.

Blasphemy40

God's name is used casually as an exclamation multiple times.

Substance Use25

Some scenes depict teenagers experimenting with or discussing smoking and drinking.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of teenage angst and social isolation are present but no self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing10

The tone is generally grounded, though some anime descriptions are slightly edgy.

Occult & Witchcraft5

No magic or occultism is present in the primary storyline.

Sexuality & Gender Themes45

The story includes a prominent subplot involving a character's LGBTQ+ identity and exploration.

Worldview & Spirituality65

The narrative prioritizes individual expression and rebellion against conservative social structures.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal65

The local church and Christian community are portrayed as stifling, hypocritical, and judgmental.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The teens show bravery in standing up for their friends against social pressure.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is depicted as a set of restrictive rules rather than a personal relationship.

Love & Friendship50

The bond between the four main friends is the central emotional anchor.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Characters reconcile after arguments, though it is framed as social resolution.

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