DARLING in the FRANXX (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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DARLING in the FRANXX2018

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What We Think

DARLING in the FRANXX is about as non-woke as it gets by today’s standards. It centers romance, family, and traditional dynamics, barely engaging modern identity politics. If you’re tired of “current year” narratives, this is a breath of fresh air, even if it goes a bit overboard with the metaphors!

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

In our view, DARLING in the FRANXX keeps its focus on character struggles and relationships, rarely elevating identity politics over its narrative. There are no glaring examples of forced representation, and character arcs stem from personal growth rather than ideological messaging. It actually sparked some controversy for sticking to more traditional archetypes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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This show doubles down on themes of romance, family, masculinity, and even reproduction, a move almost shocking by modern standards. Traditional gender roles are overtly discussed, if at times exaggerated, and the story never shies from the importance of family, heritage, or human connection.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

While there’s a definite worldview, the series doesn’t villainize traditional perspectives. If anything, it leans into the merits of tradition and questions the wisdom of abandoning those roots. There’s a notable lack of modern ideological messaging and a willingness to let diverse personal motivations coexist.

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