Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They? (2013) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?2013

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What We Think

"Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?" is about as non-woke as you can get in 2013 anime, focused on story, adventure, and distinct personalities over ideology or forced representation. No red flags for woke overreach here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show focuses on wit, strategy, and high-stakes games rather than using characters' backgrounds or identities as primary drivers. Characters are defined by personality, brains, and abilities rather than their gender or ethnicity. Representation seems more organic, in line with traditional anime tropes, rather than ticking boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

There is no obvious undermining of religion, family, or traditional gender roles. Masculinity and femininity are presented in typical anime fashion, and the show doesn't take swipes at cultural values or rewrite established traditions. The emphasis remains on adventure and competition, not cultural critique.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The worldview here is more fantastical and individualistic rather than ideological. There’s no obvious villainizing of tradition or monolithic modern morality forced on viewers; the characters don’t all share the same prescribed beliefs, and there’s a clear diversity in motivations and conflict.

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