7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Promare (2019)
Promare (2019)
Overview
Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department face off against BURNISH, a group of mutants who are able to control and wield flames, and the fire disaster they have unleashed on Earth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department face off against BURNISH, a group of mutants who are able to control and wield flames, and the fire disaster they have unleashed on Earth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering its conflict on the systemic persecution of a marginalized group by an authoritarian government, championing empathy and rebellion against injustice as the solution to both social and existential crises.
The movie features a diverse cast in terms of character design, typical for anime, without explicit racial or gender recasting of traditionally Western roles. However, its narrative strongly critiques societal prejudice and discrimination through an allegory of a persecuted minority group, portraying the dominant power structure and its leader in a negative light for their oppressive actions.
Secondary
Promare features a central, deeply intimate, and co-dependent relationship between its two male protagonists, Galo and Lio. This bond, widely interpreted as romantic by audiences and creators, is depicted with dignity and agency, serving as the emotional core and driving force for saving the world. The narrative affirms the worth of their connection.
The film "Promare" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a conflict between pyrokinetic mutants and humanity, exploring themes of discrimination and heroism without engaging with gender identity.
The film features Aina Ardebit as a prominent female character in action sequences. However, her combat contributions are primarily as a mecha pilot, utilizing technological superiority and ranged attacks. There are no scenes depicting a female character defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat through skill, strength, or martial arts.
Promare is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material (e.g., comics, novels, historical figures) from which characters were adapted and had their gender changed.
Promare is an original anime film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical racial portrayals to compare against.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.1
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9.7
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