The Testament of Sister New Devil (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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The Testament of Sister New Devil2015

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What We Think

The Testament of Sister New Devil dodges most modern 'woke' trends entirely. While it’s not a paragon of sophisticated storytelling, it avoids forced representation and ideological preaching, sticking instead to classic anime formulas. It’s about as non-woke as mainstream anime gets these days.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show largely prioritizes fan service and traditional shounen tropes over pushing any particular ideology. Characters are developed through their roles and relationships, with little emphasis on modern identity politics or forced diversity. If anything, the storytelling errs on the side of old-school anime excess rather than narrative 'correctness.'

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The series actually reinforces typical genre elements: traditional family structures, clear masculine and feminine roles, and even leans into somewhat conservative concepts of relationships and protection. Religion and morality aren’t really targeted for subversion, if addressed at all.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative or traditional perspectives aren’t mocked or villainized, instead, the show’s tone is apolitical and centered around plot and character drama. It hardly feels like a soapbox for modern ideological crusading, instead keeping to familiar anime frameworks.

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