Aggretsuko (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

38%

Aggretsuko2018

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What We Think

Aggretsuko is more interested in satirizing workplace life than pushing strong ideological messages. Its woke elements exist, but they're not heavy-handed or narrative-breaking, making it relatively low on the woke-o-meter by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While Aggretsuko includes modern social themes (workplace sexism, struggles of young women), it rarely sacrifices narrative for ideology. Characters are entertaining and flawed, with development based on their personalities and life situations, not only identity. Diversity serves the story rather than dominating it.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The show gently pokes fun at aspects of corporate and family life, and explores gender roles, but doesn't go out of its way to undermine traditional values. There's critique of workplace norms, but not an outright attack on broader cultural pillars or masculinity.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Though largely centered on Retsuko's female perspective and modern issues, different character viewpoints are respected. Traditional and modern personalities coexist. The show’s humor comes from relatable struggles, not caricatured villainy of opposing views.

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