Lastman (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Lastman2016

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What We Think

Lastman delivers action and narrative without the ideological baggage so common these days. It’s a rare example of a modern animation that remembers storytelling comes first. For non-woke viewers, this is as safe as it gets.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Lastman is refreshingly focused on story, action, and character arcs rather than identity checklists. Characters are developed based on their roles and skill sets, not to fill quotas. Any representation feels organic rather than shoehorned in. Narrative comes first, with little evidence of ideological detours or 'flawless' diverse leads.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show largely respects themes of family, heroism, sacrifice, and even portrays traditional masculinity without mockery. Religion and cultural elements, if present, aren't revised for modern messaging. Old-school anime fans will feel right at home, no heavy-handed lectures or subversions here.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s a recognizably pluralistic view of the world, with characters from various moral and motivational backgrounds. Traditional perspectives exist alongside edgy anti-heroes and flawed villains, without obvious straw-man portrayals. It’s not a morality play for any particular ideology.

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