Kavgawese Media Rating Board

Kavgawese Media Rating Board, often abbreviated as KRating is a self-regulatory organization known for assigning content ratings for films and video games determining which age groups they would be appropriate for. The board serves all of Kavgaw and was created in 1989 for protecting children from harmful content.
== Overview ==
In 1983, when a cruel movie was released in Kavgaw, it featured depictions of animal abuse, rape, cannibalism, etc., and there were opinions that it was "anti-social" and "highly cruel". It was made by President Lemna Ukhaisam and its publication was prohibited. At that time, the Diet and movie theater operators pointed out that simply banning movies directly, even if they are graphic or vulgar, does not guarantee freedom of speech and expression, so the decision was made to introduce a rating system.
In line with this, it was decided in 1983 that all movie theaters must be rated by the Ministry of Censorship and the Agency for Cultural Affairs in order to release movies that are judged to be violent, brutal, bizarre, or sexual. It was introduced on a trial basis in 1989, and was officially enacted as the "Anti-Harmful Content Law."
In the early 1990s, there was a lot of criticism about the expression of the final boss "Giygas" in "Earthbound" and the expression "Fatality" in the fighting game "Mortal Kombat", and as a result, the K- Rating has started rating the game.
Most discriminatory movies and movies that infringe on freedom of religion are banned (determined to violate the Anti-Discrimination Act, the Overseas Nationals Anti-Discrimination Act, and the Freedom of Religion Act, respectively), and also sexual exploitation of children is banned. (This violates the Child Sexual Protection Act, and in recent years there has been a controversy over the treatment of non-existent children.) Parts of films that criticize Kavgau's political system, as well as propaganda for specific opposition groups, anti-social forces, and terrorists, will also be banned.
In the Republic of Kavgaw and all areas under its control, screening was required for games and movies to be released or sold until 1998. In 1998, it was decided that age restrictions imposed by national institutions infringe on the freedom of expression guaranteed by the Constitution, and it was privatized as KRating. At the same time, the Ministry of Censorship was abolished.
Rating 	Icon	Description
For General Exhibition 	 	Content is appropriate for viewers of all ages. Contains no content that would offend parents in viewing by children. Titles in this category contain mild-to-no violence and do not have any sexual content.
Parental Guidance Suggested 	 	Content is suitable to those generally nine years and older but contains some content that parents might not like for younger viewers. Titles in this category may contain mild to moderate violence and/or sexual content but rarely have any profanity and/or drug references. Some films with mild profanity can receive the PG rating as long as the violence is not strong enough to receive an 12 rating.
Parents Strongly Cautioned 	 	Content is suitable to those generally twelve years and older but parents are to be strongly cautioned when bringing children under twelve. Titles in this category may contain large amounts of violence, including moderate blood. May contain moderate profanity and sexual content, as well as drug/alcohol use and/or gambling.
Restricted 	 	Content is suitable for those who are generally fifteen or eighteen years and older. Children under these limits are not admitted unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian, and must show ID if they are over these limits. Parents are to know more about the content before taking their children with them. Titles in this category contain large amounts of violence with bloodshed, strong profanity and/or sexual content with nudity, as well as gambling with real currency.
Restricted 	 	Content is suitable for those who are generally fifteen or eighteen years and older. Children under these limits are not admitted unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian, and must show ID if they are over these limits. Parents are to know more about the content before taking their children with them. Titles in this category contain large amounts of violence with bloodshed, strong profanity and/or sexual content with nudity, as well as gambling with real currency.
Restricted 18/Contains Pornography 	 	Content is unsuitable to minors under eighteen years of age, and minors under that limit are not admitted, regardless of permission. People under eighteen may not legally purchase, rent, possess, exhibit or view these films. Titles with this rating contain sexually explicit content and are essentially banned from the general public and consumers must ask for them at game shops as they will be hidden behind the counter, while their sale is unlimited and without restrictions at adult entertainment shops. Many theatre chains, as well as most major console manufacturers, have policies that they will not show and/or sell any titles with this rating.
No for Children and under 21/Contains Graphic Violence	 	Content is unsuitable to minors under twenty-one years of age, and minors under that limit are not admitted, regardless of permission. Titles with this rating are essentially banned from the general public and consumers must ask for them at game shops as they will be hidden behind the counter, while their sale is unlimited and without restrictions at restricted area of video shops.
Banned 	 	This title is basically prohibited in Kavgaw. These are titles that KRating has deemed to violate moral standards, and titles with this rating cannot be legally sold, promoted, or imported into Kavgaw, although it is legal to own a copy. Titles that promote terrorism, incitement to discrimination, sexual assault, sexual exploitation of actual minors, national confidental information, or the use of drugs/alcohol as rewards/incentives are likely to receive this assessment. Possession and viewing of materials containing confidential information or actual sexual exploitation of children is prohibited.
== See Also ==
List of films banned in the Kavgaw
List of video games banned in the Kavgaw
Category:Censorship in Kavgaw