7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Animation, Action, Science Fiction • 2004 • 52 min
Dead Leaves (2004)
Dead Leaves (2004)
Overview
Pandy and Retro awaken naked on Earth with no recollection of their past. They embark on a crime spree in search of food and clothing, but are captured by authorities and sent to the infamous lunar penitentiary named Dead Leaves.
Starring Cast
Kappei Yamaguchi • Takako Honda • Yûko Mizutani
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
Pandy and Retro awaken naked on Earth with no recollection of their past. They embark on a crime spree in search of food and clothing, but are captured by authorities and sent to the infamous lunar penitentiary named Dead Leaves.
Starring Cast
Kappei Yamaguchi • Takako Honda • Yûko Mizutani
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film's central narrative is a visceral, anarchic critique of a tyrannical, dehumanizing state prison system, championing violent rebellion and individual freedom against systemic oppression, which aligns with left-leaning anti-authoritarian values.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The film features a diverse voice cast typical for its Japanese animation origin, without explicit DEI-driven casting in the Western context. Its narrative prioritizes action and surreal humor, not engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or explicitly centering DEI themes.
Secondary
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Dead Leaves" does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Reviews and plot details focus on its high-octane action and surreal visuals, with no mention of queer representation. Therefore, an assessment of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
Trans: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Dead Leaves is an original animated film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of a franchise with pre-established characters. All characters were created for this specific film, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canonical versions.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Dead Leaves is an original Japanese animated film from 2004. Its characters were created specifically for this production, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish a canonical race for any character that could then be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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7.0
Critic Ratings
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