8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Overview
Yuki's family is nearly wiped out before she is born due to the machinations of a band of criminals. These criminals kidnap and brutalize her mother but leave her alive. Later her mother ends up in prison with only revenge to keep her alive. She creates an instrument for this revenge by purposefully getting pregnant. Yuki never knows the love of a family but only killing and revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
Yuki's family is nearly wiped out before she is born due to the machinations of a band of criminals. These criminals kidnap and brutalize her mother but leave her alive. Later her mother ends up in prison with only revenge to keep her alive. She creates an instrument for this revenge by purposefully getting pregnant. Yuki never knows the love of a family but only killing and revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central theme of individual vengeance for personal injustice, while set against a backdrop of societal corruption, remains largely apolitical, focusing on the primal drive for retribution rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic solutions.
The 1973 Japanese film "Lady Snowblood" features an entirely Japanese cast, which is traditional for its cultural origin and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative centers on a female protagonist's revenge within Meiji-era Japan, with antagonists specific to her quest rather than a broad critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film prominently features Yuki Kashima, a highly skilled swordswoman, who consistently engages in and wins direct physical combat against multiple male adversaries throughout her quest for revenge.
Lady Snowblood does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely dedicated to the protagonist's journey of revenge, and queer identities are not depicted or explored within its storyline or character development.
Lady Snowblood does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a female protagonist's journey of vengeance, with no character arcs or story elements related to transsexual identity or experiences. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within this framework.
The 1973 film "Lady Snowblood" is an adaptation of a manga series. All major characters, including the protagonist Yuki Kashima, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
Lady Snowblood is a Japanese film based on a Japanese manga, featuring Japanese characters in a historical Japanese setting. The main cast are all Japanese actors, aligning with the source material and historical context. No characters were established as a different race in prior canon or history.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
10.0
8.0
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