Hells Paradise – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Hells Paradise

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show2023

68%

WISE Score

8.2

TMDB

A blood-soaked, visually stunning journey where 'botanical horror' meets a ninja’s quest for redemption.

8.2

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Hells Paradise

show

2023

68%

WISE Score

8.2

TMDB

A blood-soaked, visually stunning journey where 'botanical horror' meets a ninja’s quest for redemption.

8.2

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Screenwise Verdict

If your kid thinks they're ready for Hell's Paradise because they liked Demon Slayer, they’re in for a massive shock. This is part of the 'Dark Trio' of modern anime for a reason. It is visually arresting and narratively deep, but it doesn't pull a single punch when it comes to brutality.

For a mature teenager who can handle body horror and complex moral ambiguity, it’s one of the best things to come out of 2023. It’s a smart, high-stakes thriller that uses its 'death game' setup to ask real questions about what makes a person human. Just don't let the 'pretty' flowers in the trailer fool you—this is a meat grinder.

Age Fit

This is strictly for older teens (16+) and adults. The level of gore and the philosophical weight of the violence make it inappropriate for younger viewers, even those who handle standard Shonen action like Naruto.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

While the protagonist's primary motivation is a deeply sweet, monogamous love for his wife, the show is populated by unrepentant criminals and involves a high volume of 'death game' executions and cynical betrayals.

Imaginative

The island of Shinsenkyo is a masterclass in 'beautiful horror.' The blend of Buddhist and Taoist imagery with grotesque biological mutations creates a world that feels genuinely alien and creative.

Safe

This is high-octane body horror. People are turned into flowers, decapitated, and mutated in visually disturbing ways. There is also stylized nudity and mature themes regarding execution and morality.

Enriching

Beyond the blood, it’s a character study on the weight of violence and the possibility of change. It explores the 'middle way' between emotion and duty through the lens of its two leads.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Top-tier animation from MAPPA, the same studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, ensuring every fight is a spectacle.
Unique world-building that blends religious mythology with a terrifying, supernatural ecosystem.
Compelling leads—Gabimaru is a 'hollow' ninja finding his humanity, and Sagiri is an executioner navigating a male-dominated world.
Emotional stakes that actually matter; it’s not just gore for gore’s sake, but a story about the power of connection.

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What to Watch For

Extreme body horror involving flowers growing out of human orifices and gruesome physical transformations.
Graphic executions occur frequently, including beheadings and stylized dismemberment.
Nudity and sexual themes are present, often tied to the supernatural concept of 'Tao,' but also appearing in bath scenes and monster designs.
Heavy psychological stress as characters are picked off one by one in a high-stakes survival scenario.

Conversation Starters

"Is Gabimaru a 'good person' if he's doing the right things for a selfish reason like getting back to his wife?"
"Why does the show use beautiful things like flowers and butterflies to represent such scary and deadly things?"
"Sagiri struggles with the 'burden' of her job as an executioner. How do you handle doing something you know is right but feels wrong?"
"If you were offered a pardon for any crime but had to survive a monster-filled island to get it, would you take the deal?"

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