Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas appropriate for children?

This animated romance follows two high schoolers as one faces terminal illness. While emotionally heavy with moderate sexual content and themes of mortality, it contains no violence, language, or horror. Best suited for mature teens who can handle poignant, bittersweet storytelling about love and loss.

What age is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas suitable for?

Our verdict for I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is I Want to Eat Your Pancreas safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2018

Rating

Genre

Animation, Drama, Romance

Synopsis

After his classmate and crush is diagnosed with a pancreatic disease, an average high schooler sets out to make the most of her final days.

Cast

Mahiro Takasugi

Haruki Shiga (voice)

Lynn

Sakura Yamauchi (voice)

Yukiyo Fujii

Kyoko Takimoto (voice)

Yuma Uchida

Takahiro (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is a contemplative drama film with slower pacing and emotional storytelling, not designed for infants or toddlers — it's intended for teenagers and older audiences.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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