Blood-C
Ryo Haduki
Blood-C
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Demonic moonlight
by Ryo Haduki
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The night is thick with shadows as an American investigator steps into Yokohama Base, chasing clues about strange and scary deaths. Suddenly, a figure with a sword appears, cutting through the darkness — but who or what is it? The mystery deepens, and the danger is just beginning!
Quick Assessment
Set in post-war Japan, this graphic novel follows an American military investigator unraveling a series of mysterious deaths linked to supernatural forces. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it features themes of suspense and fantasy with some intense scenes involving violence and dark elements. Parents should note the presence of graphic novel violence and supernatural themes.
Why we rated Blood-C 9MP
Blood-C is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 171 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Blood-C works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Blood-C as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Blood-C explores government investigators, mystery, supernatural, graphic novels, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about government investigators, mystery, supernatural.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781616559090
- Pages
- 171
- Publisher
- Dark Horse Comics
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction