The Akenkan Rainbow Code (ARC): A Content Guide
 At Akenkan we aim to provide readers with as much guidance for book selection as possible. Our Akenkan Rainbow Code is informative and seeks to help customers quickly gauge whether a book suits their comfort level or the intended reader. You will find these indicated on our books with different coloured stickers.Â
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Please note that this colour code is intended as a general guide to help readers choose books that align with their personal preferences and comfort levels. Individual readers may experience content differently, and themes can vary within each category.Â
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Kindly view the code below with a clear progression from the heaviest content to the most child-friendly.
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Red
May contain heavy or potentially distressing content, including death, abuse, serious illness, sexual assault, graphic violence, strong language, or other mature themes. Reader discretion advised.
02
Orange
May contain significant mature themes, such as grief, trauma, domestic conflict, moderate violence, sexual references, or occasional strong language. Suitable for readers comfortable with emotionally intense content.
03
Yellow
May contain moderate sensitive topics, including loss, mental health struggles, bullying, mild romance, non-graphic violence, or infrequent mild profanity.
04
Green
Generally suitable for most readers. May include everyday conflict, emotional themes, clean romance, or mild suspense with little to no objectionable content.
Family-friendly. Lighthearted stories with gentle themes, positive messages, and age-appropriate adventure or humor. Little to no mature content.
Blue
Young reader-friendly. Written for children or middle-grade readers, with wholesome themes, simple conflict, and no mature content.
Indigo
Child-friendly. Safe for young children, featuring age-appropriate language, positive values, and gentle stories with no disturbing or mature themes.