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Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West (1988)
Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West (1988)
Overview
Nobita, Gian, Shizuka, and Suneo is preparing for a school play on the "Journey to the West". As they are arguing about who should play the role of the monkey king, Nobita suggested that the real monkey king should play the role. Because the monkey king is only a legend, Nobita and Doraemon have decided to go back in time using the time machine and make a fake one and show Gian, Shizuka, and Suneo to prove that they are right. Unfortunately, Doraemon's machine allowed the fictional monsters to come to the real world and defeated the entire human races, thus turning the future (Nobita's time) into a demon-ruled world. In order to reverse the change, Doraemon and gang needed to return to the past and capture the demons back into the machine. On the way, they have met the real monk and rinrei (a child). At the end, they have either returned the demons back to the machine or destroy them with Dorami's help, thus turning the future back to normal.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Gender Swap: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Nobita, Gian, Shizuka, and Suneo is preparing for a school play on the "Journey to the West". As they are arguing about who should play the role of the monkey king, Nobita suggested that the real monkey king should play the role. Because the monkey king is only a legend, Nobita and Doraemon have decided to go back in time using the time machine and make a fake one and show Gian, Shizuka, and Suneo to prove that they are right. Unfortunately, Doraemon's machine allowed the fictional monsters to come to the real world and defeated the entire human races, thus turning the future (Nobita's time) into a demon-ruled world. In order to reverse the change, Doraemon and gang needed to return to the past and capture the demons back into the machine. On the way, they have met the real monk and rinrei (a child). At the end, they have either returned the demons back to the machine or destroy them with Dorami's help, thus turning the future back to normal.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative centers on a fantasy adventure to correct an accidental historical alteration and defeat a generic evil, emphasizing universal themes of friendship and courage. Its core conflict and solution are apolitical, focusing on restoring order without promoting specific progressive or conservative ideologies.
This Japanese animated film, an adaptation of 'Journey to the West', features a traditional cast of its established characters. The narrative focuses on adventure and friendship without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film adapts the classic 'Journey to the West,' where the canonically male character Tang Sanzang is portrayed by the female character Shizuka Minamoto, constituting a gender swap.
The film's central premise is a fantastical journey inspired by 'Journey to the West,' where characters undertake a pilgrimage to obtain Buddhist scriptures. This quest is portrayed as noble and essential, aligning the narrative with the dignity and importance of the faith's core tenets and spiritual goals.
Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West is an adventure film primarily aimed at a young audience. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, with its narrative focusing on friendship, fantasy, and overcoming challenges in a parallel world.
This animated film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a fantasy adventure with established characters, and there are no elements within the plot or character arcs that pertain to transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat where they defeat one or more male opponents. The primary female character, Shizuka Minamoto, does not participate in combat roles.
The film is an anime adaptation of a Japanese manga, incorporating elements from a classic Chinese novel. All characters, both original and those from "Journey to the West," are depicted consistently with their established East Asian racial origins, without any changes to their race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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