What Did You Eat Yesterday? (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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What Did You Eat Yesterday?2019

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What We Think

'What Did You Eat Yesterday?' integrates LGBTQ themes in a way that's more slice-of-life than soapbox. While mildly progressive in outlook, it avoids the heavy-handedness and aggressive revisionism of truly 'woke' fare. A relatively balanced, if modern, depiction for non-woke viewers.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While the protagonists are a gay couple, the show focuses much more on their daily lives, cooking, and relationship dynamics than on pushing overt ideology. Characterization feels nuanced and grounded, not sacrificed for messaging. Identity is present but not the sole driver of the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional Japanese values like family, food, and even reserved masculinity receive respectful treatment throughout. While same-sex relationships are central, the series doesn't overtly ridicule tradition or rewrite cultural touchstones; instead, it explores coexistence, albeit from a mildly progressive angle.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The series does center on one kind of modern relationship, but it doesn't villainize traditional views outright. There are some moments where alternative perspectives aren't deeply explored, yet overall, a sense of tolerance is present, even if it can feel a bit one-sided at times.

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