Minato's Laundromat (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

80%

Minato's Laundromat2022

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What We Think

Minato's Laundromat isn’t breaking Hollywood’s woke-o-meter, but it’s clearly more invested in progressive ideals than cultural neutrality, with significant emphasis on challenging conventional norms.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

The show centers on a same-sex romance, and some viewers may feel that identity themes overshadow traditional character-driven storytelling, as romance and societal challenges are front and center. Character arcs do hinge largely on their identities, though the depiction generally aims for realism within the context.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Traditional family and gender roles are re-examined, with masculinity and conventional expectations often shown as hurdles rather than virtues. The show clearly wants to challenge some cultural norms but occasionally does so at the expense of established traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives, such as traditional views on romance or family, are seldom given sympathetic treatment. There’s little genuine debate, those with reservations are background noise or minor obstacles, never true characters.

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