Horimiya (2021) | How Woke Is It?

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10%

Horimiya2021

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What We Think

Horimiya stays refreshingly non-woke, focusing on character-driven romance and slice-of-life drama. Ideological themes take a backseat, letting the story and characters breathe. An easy recommendation for viewers tired of preachy, agenda-driven media.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Horimiya mostly avoids forced representation or identity-based character pushing. The show focuses on individual quirks and relationships rather than box-ticking for diversity. Its central drama revolves around relatable teenage issues rather than social justice messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family, gender roles, and values remain largely intact. Masculinity and femininity are explored with nuance but aren't subverted, mocked, or overly politicized. There are no overt attempts to rewrite cultural foundations or traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While characters are quirky, there's little sense of an ideological monoculture. Dissenting views are handled respectfully, and there isn't a forced consensus on modern social issues. The show's world feels open to different perspectives, avoiding heavy-handed messaging.

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