Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-2023

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What We Think

This film is a breath of fresh air in today’s landscape: it’s focused, non-woke entertainment with respect for tradition and real stakes. For those weary of modern ideological storytelling, this is about as non-woke as big-budget anime gets.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film prioritizes strong character arcs and skill-based progression, sticking closely to its roots as a shonen anime. Diversity is organic to the setting, and main characters earn their growth through sacrifice and perseverance. There is little indication of identity replacing substance.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values such as family, perseverance, and honor are central themes. Masculinity and femininity are diversified but not derided or reversed, and cultural and historical Japanese elements are respectfully portrayed. No apparent attempt to subvert or reframe customs or traditions for modern ideological narratives.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the story has a clear moral core, there is no obvious mocking or villainization of alternative viewpoints. The few moments of comic relief poke fun at character quirks rather than bigger ideological stances, and a diversity of motives and personalities are presented with nuance.

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