Alice in Borderland (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Alice in Borderland2020

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What We Think

Alice in Borderland is refreshingly non-woke, focusing on genuine character growth and classic storytelling over ideology. It prioritizes tension, survival, and personal dynamics, steering clear of the typical woke checkboxes.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show primarily focuses on survival, strategy, and psychological drama, keeping character backstories robust and skill-based rather than emphasizing identity politics. Casting and character arcs are generally merit-driven, with little evidence of forced representation overshadowing the plot.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes like friendship, sacrifice, and perseverance are woven throughout, with little to no effort made to undermine family values, masculinity, or broader Japanese cultural norms. No overt rewriting of history or cultural revisionism detected.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There is a natural diversity of perspectives among the cast, and dissenting worldviews aren't villainized or caricatured. The narrative allows for conflicting personalities and values, avoiding moralizing or singular woke messaging.

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