Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Action  •  1979  •  65 min

Nezha Conquers the Dragon King (1979)

Nezha Conquers the Dragon King poster

Nezha Conquers the Dragon King (1979)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Traditional

Viewer Rating
7.7

Overview

A 1979 Chinese animated classic, this film retells the mythological story of Nezha, a divine child who defies the tyrannical Dragon King of the East Sea to protect his family and community. The Mixed label fits because the film pulls in two directions at once. Its core conflict champions the little guy against corrupt, abusive authority, which reads as progressive in spirit. At the same time, the story is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese mythology, Confucian family hierarchy, and filial piety, with a stern father, a nurturing mother, and real consequences for rebellion. These tensions were baked into the source material centuries ago, long before anyone invented a political spectrum for animated fish gods.


Starring Cast

Ke Bi  •   Banjô Ginga  •   Daisuke Gôri

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The film's central narrative critiques tyrannical authority and champions the fight against oppression and injustice, aligning with progressive values of challenging corrupt power structures and advocating for the vulnerable.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: Medium

This animated film, rooted in Chinese mythology, features characters and voice actors traditional to its cultural origin, with no evidence of intentional recasting of roles for diversity in a Western context. The narrative focuses on mythological conflict and themes of justice against tyranny, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities such as 'white' or 'male' within a modern DEI framework.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High

The film portrays a nuclear family with distinct, traditional gender roles where the father is the stern authority figure and the mother is the nurturing mediator. While the protagonist initially rebels against parental authority, the narrative explores the tragic consequences of this defiance, ultimately leading to a difficult reconciliation that reinforces the importance of filial piety and family honor within a traditional framework.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film is a traditional animated adaptation of the Chinese mythological tale of Nezha. Its narrative centers on divine powers, family conflict, and the fight against tyranny, with no discernible presence or exploration of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film Nezha Conquers the Dragon King does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on the mythological figure Nezha's rebellion against the Dragon King, his self-sacrifice, and subsequent rebirth, without exploring gender identity beyond traditional mythological contexts.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film does not feature any female characters in significant action roles. The narrative primarily focuses on the male protagonist, Nezha, and his conflicts with the male Dragon Kings and their forces. No female characters are depicted engaging in physical combat.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is an adaptation of classical Chinese mythology where all major characters, including Nezha, the Dragon King, and their families, retain their traditionally established genders from the source material.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is an animated adaptation of classical Chinese mythology. All characters, including Nezha and the Dragon King, are depicted as ethnically Chinese, consistent with their canonical origins in Chinese folklore. No characters established as one race are portrayed as a different race.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.7
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7.7

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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