7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Barefoot Gen (1983)
Barefoot Gen (1983)
Overview
A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis is a visceral condemnation of war and nuclear weapons, emphasizing the universal suffering of civilians and advocating for peace and human resilience, which aligns with progressive values.
This animated film, set in Japan, features a cast and narrative authentic to its Japanese cultural context. Its focus is on the human impact of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, rather than engaging with explicit DEI themes or critiquing traditional Western identities.
Secondary
Buddhist practices, such as prayers for the dead and temple visits, are depicted as integral to the characters' cultural identity and provide solace and a framework for processing immense grief and loss. The film portrays these elements with respect, highlighting their role in human resilience without critique.
Barefoot Gen is a historical animated drama depicting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and its devastating impact on a young boy and his family. The narrative is entirely focused on themes of war, survival, and resilience. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's storyline.
The film "Barefoot Gen, 1983" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the historical events surrounding the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and its aftermath, without incorporating elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Barefoot Gen is an animated adaptation of the manga series. The film faithfully portrays the established characters, maintaining their original genders as depicted in the source material. No characters canonically established as one gender were portrayed as a different gender in the film.
Barefoot Gen is an anime adaptation of a Japanese manga, depicting Japanese characters in post-WWII Japan. The characters are portrayed as Japanese, consistent with the source material and historical context. There is no evidence of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.5
Critic Ratings
7.1
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