The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting2022

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What We Think

"The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting" is pleasantly non-woke, with a heartwarming focus on growth, redemption, and genuine relationships. Identity politics and ideological preaching are kept at bay, making this a refreshingly traditional and compelling watch.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show puts character and story front and center, focusing on the unlikely bond between a hardened yakuza and a young girl. Representation decisions flow naturally from the narrative rather than feeling tacked on, and all characters face real challenges and growth.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional themes like family, masculinity, and responsibility are celebrated rather than mocked or subverted. Masculine traits are explored but not vilified, and the core message leans into the positive aspects of found and real family.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There isn't a heavy ideological hand here; various worldviews coexist, and the show doesn't demonize alternative perspectives. It largely sidesteps polarizing modern talking points in favor of heartfelt, character-driven storytelling.

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