7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Naked Director (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Follows the rise of Tooru Muranishi, one of Japan's most notorious directors of adult video. Adapted from a biography of the man, this series depicts the character, his art, vision and his interactions with the approving and disapproving folk around him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Follows the rise of Tooru Muranishi, one of Japan's most notorious directors of adult video. Adapted from a biography of the man, this series depicts the character, his art, vision and his interactions with the approving and disapproving folk around him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series champions themes of anti-censorship and sexual liberation, portraying its protagonist as a rebellious entrepreneur who challenges conservative societal norms and pushes boundaries in the adult entertainment industry, aligning with progressive values of freedom of expression and social defiance.
The film, set in 1980s Japan with an entirely Japanese cast, does not engage in explicit DEI-driven casting as the concept of 'traditionally white roles' is not applicable. The narrative subtly critiques the male-dominated industry and the exploitation of women, but it does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively or make DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
The Naked Director primarily focuses on heterosexual relationships and the adult film industry's mechanics. While various sexual acts are depicted, the show's narrative does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore queer identity in a meaningful way, resulting in no discernible impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ lives.
The Naked Director does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on the adult film industry and its participants, exploring various aspects of sexuality and societal norms of the era, but does not delve into transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show is a biographical drama based on real historical figures from the Japanese adult video industry. All major characters, established historically as a specific gender, are portrayed with that same gender in the series. No instances of gender swapping are present.
The Naked Director is a Japanese biographical drama based on real historical figures from Japan. All major characters, who were historically Japanese, are portrayed by Japanese actors. There are no instances of characters established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
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