Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid2017

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What We Think

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid keeps woke elements to a minimum. Its focus is on heartwarming comedy and the absurdity of dragons adapting to human life. No forced ideology or agenda-driven writing here, just good-natured fun with a dash of harmless subversion.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show primarily focuses on character relationships and lighthearted humor, with no excessive emphasis on identity politics. Character quirks drive the story, not forced diversity or ideological box-checking. The characters feel organic and their development is consistent with the genre's tropes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional family and friendship are at the heart of the show, although the premise involves some unconventional living situations. It respects Japanese domestic culture, doesn't mock masculinity or religion, and the few gender role swaps are played for comedy rather than as statements.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There are playful nods to same-gender affection, but it's handled with a farcical, tongue-in-cheek tone. The show doesn't sermonize, villainize alternative viewpoints, or force a narrow worldview. It keeps ideological debates out of its fantastical storylines.

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