Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon2020

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What We Think

'Yashahime' modernizes its cast with strong female leads but stays largely respectful to traditional anime structure and its roots. The 'woke' factor is present but far from overwhelming, think more evolution than revolution.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

While 'Yashahime' prominently follows three female protagonists, a notable shift from its predecessor 'Inuyasha', the show still ties their identities to the lore and legacy of the original series. The focus remains more on lineage and adventure than simply ticking diversity boxes. However, some viewers may feel the narrative weighs a bit heavily on showcasing empowered female leads over deeper characterization.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family legacies, honor, and Japanese folklore are central to the plot. There's little evidence of efforts to undermine cultural or moral foundations. Gender roles are shifted compared to older anime, but it's more about daughters inheriting heroic mantles than outright subversion or mockery of tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While female empowerment is a dominant theme, the series does not go out of its way to villainize traditional characters or perspectives. It keeps most of the ideological messaging fairly subtle, with no overt demonization of dissent or traditional views.

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