6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fly me to the Saitama (2019)
Fly me to the Saitama (2019)
Overview
People from Saitama Prefecture are persecuted and, because of this, they hide the fact that they are from there. In Tokyo, Momomi Hakuhodo is a male high school student and the son of the Tokyo governor. Physically, Momomi Hakuhodo looks like a girl. One day, he meets mysterious male transfer student Rei Asami. They are attracted to each other, but Rei Asami is from Saitama Prefecture.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
People from Saitama Prefecture are persecuted and, because of this, they hide the fact that they are from there. In Tokyo, Momomi Hakuhodo is a male high school student and the son of the Tokyo governor. Physically, Momomi Hakuhodo looks like a girl. One day, he meets mysterious male transfer student Rei Asami. They are attracted to each other, but Rei Asami is from Saitama Prefecture.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis is a satirical yet explicit critique of systemic discrimination and prejudice based on regional identity, advocating for liberation and equality for an oppressed group. This direct challenge to arbitrary social hierarchies and call for collective action aligns with progressive ideology.
The movie, a Japanese production, features a cast that is diverse in age and gender within its cultural context. Its narrative strongly critiques social hierarchies and prejudice, explicitly portraying a privileged group negatively and championing the marginalized. The central relationship between the two male leads also subtly challenges traditional norms.
Secondary
The film "Fly me to the Saitama" presents a central, sincere male-male romance between its two protagonists. Their relationship is depicted with dignity and agency, serving as the heroic catalyst for challenging societal discrimination. The narrative affirms the worth of their love, presenting it as a normal and powerful force without ridicule or prejudice.
The film "Fly me to the Saitama" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a satirical rivalry between Japanese prefectures and a boys' love romance, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts a manga where the character Momomi Dannoura is canonically male. While a female actress portrays Momomi, the character's gender within the story remains male, not constituting a gender swap of the character itself.
The film is an adaptation of a Japanese manga, featuring characters who are canonically Japanese. The cast consists entirely of Japanese actors portraying these characters, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.7
Critic Ratings
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