Cannon Busters (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

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Cannon Busters2019

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What We Think

Cannon Busters isn’t especially woke by current standards. While some diverse representation is present, the show more often delivers standard anime fare than ideological posturing. It’s certainly no poster child for Hollywood-style wokeness.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show does feature a diverse cast and leans into some identity-focused representation, but overall, the narrative prioritizes adventure, character arcs, and classic anime tropes over heavy-handed messaging. Characters tend to be memorable for their personalities rather than purely for identity.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

While 'Cannon Busters' gives us some unconventional character dynamics, it doesn’t aggressively undermine classic values. Masculine characters aren’t mocked, family and loyalty are important themes, and traditions aren’t rewritten. The show’s western influences are more style than social commentary.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative worldviews aren’t especially villainized, and the show rarely indulges in moral lectures. There’s a light modern lens, but not outright monoculture. It doesn’t make dissenters look like cartoonish villains, nor does it drown out other perspectives completely.

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