Is the show suitable for children?

The Cuphead Show! returned to Netflix for Season 2 on Friday, August 19. Inspired by classic 1930s cartoons, the slapstick comedy series is based on the hit 2017 run-and-gun video game Cuphead.

The show follows the hilarious and unique misadventures of brothers Cuphead and Mugman – named for the drinkware their heads are made of – as they scour the Inkwell Isles in search of fun and adventure.

The first season debuted on the streamer in February 2022 and was a hit with viewers of all ages. But who is the target audience of the show? Is it even suitable for children? Find out the official age rating and our recommendation below.

is the Cuphead Show! suitable for children?

In spite of The Cuphead Show! Being an animation, the show itself tackles some adult themes that children may find difficult to understand or even scary at times. So if we had our way, we would recommend not showing your kids this cartoon as it features animated violence, rude humor, alcohol references and partial nudity.

But of course that’s just our recommendation and you know your kids best! It might be worth your while to check it out first and see if this slapstick toon is right for your own kids.

The Cuphead Show! Official Parent Guide:

In the US, the official rating for The Cuphead Show! is a TV-Y7 according to IMDb, suggesting the animation is suitable for viewers aged 7+. However, on Common Sense Media, parents who have watched the show with their children insist that the show’s adult themes are better suited to older audiences.

“Daughter found [The Cuphead Show!] on her kid’s profile, looked at a few and then needed a hug because it was scary. Have now added it to the restricted list for her,” said one concerned parent wrote on the internet.

Is there a trailer for The Cupcake Show!?

Yes! If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, get it. a look at what to expect from the show below!