What is Kubo and the Two Strings's IQ Score?

Kubo and the Two Strings has an IQ Score of 148/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 38/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 34/50 Educational Value, and 42/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Kubo and the Two Strings educational?

Kubo and the Two Strings is moderate on educational value, 34/50 on TVI's rubric. Some learning happens, but it isn't the show's primary work.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Kubo and the Two Strings , IQ Score 148/200

Kubo and the Two Strings has an IQ Score of 148/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH and Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP·Updated 2026-05-21·Methodology

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148/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Ages 7-12SEL 32/50

Kubo and the Two Strings poster, IQ Score 148/200, Stimulating tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Licensed school psychologist. Reviews kids content against the published rubric and the CASEL social-emotional learning framework.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,282 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

Stop-motion epic drawing from Japanese mythology. Genuine cognitive demands from the layered narrative about memory, storytelling, and the power of narrative to shape identity.

Educational value from authentic cultural representation. The craftsmanship of the animation itself teaches children about artistic ambition.

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