Animation, Drama, Romance  •  1991  •  119 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

Only Yesterday (1991)

Only Yesterday poster

Only Yesterday (1991)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
8.5

Overview

In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.


Starring Cast

Miki Imai  •   Toshirô Yanagiba  •   Yoko Honna


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's central themes are deeply personal and introspective, focusing on individual self-discovery and the bittersweet nature of memory rather than promoting any specific political ideology or societal critique. It consciously focuses on apolitical themes, leading to a neutral rating.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

This Japanese animated film naturally features a diverse cast of Japanese characters, reflecting its cultural setting. The narrative centers on a woman's personal journey and reflections on her past, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or pushing a strong DEI agenda.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Only Yesterday does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the protagonist's personal journey, childhood memories, and heterosexual relationships, without addressing queer identities or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Only Yesterday does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on a woman's nostalgic journey and personal growth, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the narrative or character arcs.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Only Yesterday" is an adaptation of a manga. All main characters, including the protagonist Taeko, maintain their original genders as established in the source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed with a different gender than their canonical depiction.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Only Yesterday is a Japanese animated film based on a Japanese manga, featuring Japanese characters and voice actors. There is no evidence of any character being established as one race in the source material and then portrayed as a different race in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.6
The Movie Database logo
7.4

Critic Ratings

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10.0
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9.0

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