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Delgo

2008

In a divided land, it takes a rebellious boy and his clandestine love for a Princess of an opposing race to stop a war orchestrated by a power hungry villain.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Multiple character deaths occur, including parental figures and the main antagonist.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Some fantasy injuries, but no graphic blood or dismemberment shown in detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild fantasy insults or name-calling may occur, but strong profanity and slurs are not indicated.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

A central friendship between Delgo and Kyla develops into a romantic connection with a kiss.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Villains, monsters, imprisonment, war, perilous escapes, falling danger, and characters threatened with death may frighten younger viewers.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

None noted.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

War, battles, weapons, kidnapping, combat, attempted killings, a stampede, and attacks are central, though presented as fantasy animation.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters face war, imprisonment, grief, and powerful enemies, with courage shown through rescue, peace-making, and principled mercy.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The fantasy setting, winged and ground-dwelling peoples, magical stones, inventive creatures, and problem-solving encourage imaginative engagement.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The central conflict features two distinct peoples with a cross-group friendship and romance, challenging ideas of racial superiority within the fantasy world.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental moral lessons on prejudice.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, mercy, cooperation, and saving an enemy are important; characters ultimately work together to stop the war.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story strongly promotes reconciliation, resisting prejudice, ending cycles of revenge, cooperation across groups, and choosing mercy.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Delgo learns to overcome revenge, Kyla advocates peace, and allies cooperate, although protagonists make mistakes and some adults abuse power.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Delgo would you have made differently, and why?
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