Momotaro
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
This is a retelling of a classic Japanese folktale about a boy born from a peach who battles demons.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Momotaro fights and defeats ogres in battle.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The ogres might be slightly frightening to some.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMomotaro displays great courage in fighting evil.
Christian faith is not a theme in this folktale.
Loyalty to Momotaro is shown by his companions.
Themes of grace and mercy are absent.
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