Saint Seiya (1986) | How Woke Is It?

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Saint Seiya stands as a strong example of a non-woke classic. It focuses on merit, virtue, and heroism without the trappings of modern ideological bandwagons. A breath of fresh air compared to today’s landscape.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Saint Seiya sticks to classic shonen tropes, heroic virtue, rigorous training, and friendship, rather than shoehorning in identity politics or forced representation. Characters earn their place through deeds and struggle rather than box-ticking diverse checklists.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional gender roles, honor, and sacrifice are central to the plot, with respect for mythology and spiritual themes. Masculinity is celebrated, not mocked, and familial and cultural values are painted in a positive light.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s little to no overt messaging mocking traditional ideas. While the show reflects 1980s Japan's values, it rarely demonizes dissenting perspectives. Individual motivations are diverse without all characters parroting one modern worldview.

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