Vermeil in Gold (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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Vermeil in Gold2022

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What We Think

Vermeil in Gold is refreshingly non-woke by contemporary anime standards, sticking to classic themes, straightforward storytelling, and character-driven drama with minimal ideological baggage.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Vermeil in Gold" maintains narrative focus on classic magical academy tropes, prioritizing character personalities and relationships over identity politics. Protagonists and supporting cast are developed on individual merit and magical skill rather than forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values like romance, friendship, and personal determination are respected instead of being undermined. Masculinity and femininity are depicted with a typical anime flair, without heavy subversion or pathologizing of gender roles.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The show steers clear of overt ideological statements, alternative and traditional views are neither mocked nor villainized. Most conflicts are character-driven, with little to no agenda-pushing apparent.

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