
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
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentCharacters discuss sexual content in the anime and there is some suggestive dialogue.
Minor physical altercations and typical teenage scuffles occur throughout the story.
Frequent use of strong language including f-words and other vulgarities common to teen speech.
God's name is used casually as an exclamation multiple times.
Some scenes depict teenagers experimenting with or discussing smoking and drinking.
Themes of teenage angst and social isolation are present but no self-harm.
The tone is generally grounded, though some anime descriptions are slightly edgy.
No magic or occultism is present in the primary storyline.
The story includes a prominent subplot involving a character's LGBTQ+ identity and exploration.
The narrative prioritizes individual expression and rebellion against conservative social structures.
The local church and Christian community are portrayed as stifling, hypocritical, and judgmental.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe teens show bravery in standing up for their friends against social pressure.
Faith is depicted as a set of restrictive rules rather than a personal relationship.
The bond between the four main friends is the central emotional anchor.
Characters reconcile after arguments, though it is framed as social resolution.
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