Why is dandadan rated 18+ (TV-MA) literally every streaming site i go? Outside of north america, its between 14-16, even in middle east.

Probably because of the sex assault scene, and North Americans seem to infantilize their teens when it comes to sex, so it's rated 18+

As other mentioned, it's likely the rape scene. Killing someone is usually okay with a 12+ rating, while if you showcase a single pair of boobs, then it's instantly 16+ for example.


Lol
The only wild thing is that you compare that law to 1984.

@ktg dude they have police coming into people homes to attempt to force them to apologize over rude posts they make online or go to jail, the place is actually completely cooked right now.

@niconiconii27 Have you read the law? If not, then why are you lying about it?
No, the law does not include anything about "rude posts".

@ktg it isn't possible to speak to a person that doesn't live on the same planet as me.

That might very well be the case these days. The west is heading towards a nanny state mentality. US always had it's fair share of bs, UK is already pushing into 1984 with its internet laws, and I have also heard some wild things from Europe. Like the Demon Slayer movie was strictly rated 16+ which is overkill.

@Zarutaku So, is middle east/ south asia more tolerant, i dont think so. Look at the age ratings in india, it is pg-16/ua16+ (just a guidance, not a restriction).

@niconiconii27 Have you read the law? If not, then why are you lying about it?
No, the law does not include anything about "rude posts".

As other mentioned, it's likely the rape scene. Killing someone is usually okay with a 12+ rating, while if you showcase a single pair of boobs, then it's instantly 16+ for example.


Lol
The only wild thing is that you compare that law to 1984.

Different cultures see the topic of sex differently. And yeah in America that's considered 18+ automatically

@ktg dude they have police coming into people homes to attempt to force them to apologize over rude posts they make online or go to jail, the place is actually completely cooked right now.

@niconiconii27 Uk is definitely screwed right now. I would rather live in china where i can confortable say rude things against people (who are not from the government) but still wont get arrested.

@ktg 16 is fine, 18 should be reserved for things like berserk, dorohedoro, fire punch or idaten deities.

@mg1109
This kind of content is rated R when shown in theaters, and M (17+) when in a video game. 18+ is rare and usually pornographic. I'm expected to believe Americans can watch and play just about anything at 17, but need to wait an addition year for manga? The notion is laughable.

@Lucifrost Yeah. We need to abolish the mpaa and change it with bbfc. M/ R (17) is effectively the highest age rating in the US (sweden and other scandanavian countries peaks out at 15).

@mg1109
I am not familiar with bbfc. In what way is it better than mpaa?

@Lucifrost BBFC is mpaa but for UK. They are more transparent on how they age rate things. There is no seperate age rating system for movies and tv shows. They are also less prudish than US considering the fact that US is getting more prudish than south asia. BBFC Description

I feel R rating is plenty lenient in America since any kid is allowed to see it with parents, and barely anything gets rated NC17.

@Izac_Kak I think america is supposed to me more liberal than south asia, no?