DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

29%

DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan2018

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What We Think

DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan tiptoes near some modern tropes but avoids the preachiness of overtly woke fare. It offers a whimsical, mildly progressive narrative without sacrificing character depth, making it only lightly woke by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

DRAGON PILOT is quirky, with some emphasis on female leads, but the show largely focuses on character growth and personal struggles rather than forcing identity politics. Any diversity appears woven into the fantasy premise and narrative without sacrificing character nuance or development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional roles are playfully subverted, as female pilots take on what would classically be male roles. However, the show explores femininity, camaraderie, and emotional vulnerability in a generally respectful, non-dogmatic way. Religious and family themes are not central to the story.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While it's driven by female characters and modern themes, it doesn't outright villainize traditional perspectives. Alternative worldviews aren’t mocked, though the focus is clearly on a progressive-leaning cast and arc. There’s some pluralism present within the character dynamics.

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