7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020)
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020)
Overview
In feudal Japan, half-demon twins Towa and Setsuna are separated from each other during a forest fire. While desperately searching for her younger sister, Towa wanders into a mysterious tunnel that sends her into present-day Japan, where she is found and raised by Kagome Higurashi’s brother, Sota, and his family. Ten years later, the tunnel that connects the two eras has reopened, allowing Towa to be reunited with Setsuna, who is now a demon slayer working for Kohaku. But to Towa’s shock, Setsuna appears to have lost all memories of her older sister
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
In feudal Japan, half-demon twins Towa and Setsuna are separated from each other during a forest fire. While desperately searching for her younger sister, Towa wanders into a mysterious tunnel that sends her into present-day Japan, where she is found and raised by Kagome Higurashi’s brother, Sota, and his family. Ten years later, the tunnel that connects the two eras has reopened, allowing Towa to be reunited with Setsuna, who is now a demon slayer working for Kohaku. But to Towa’s shock, Setsuna appears to have lost all memories of her older sister
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series is a fantasy adventure focusing on the daughters of iconic characters, dealing with themes of family legacy, self-discovery, and battling demonic threats. Its narrative is primarily apolitical, centering on classic heroic tropes rather than promoting specific political ideologies.
The movie, being a Japanese anime, features a cast that is diverse from a global perspective, aligning with its cultural origin rather than explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on its fantasy adventure themes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The series features multiple female protagonists who are skilled warriors. They regularly engage in and win physical combat against various male opponents, using swords, other melee weapons, and their inherent physical strength and abilities.
The film consistently portrays Buddhist-inspired spiritual practices and figures, such as monks and their powers, as legitimate and effective forces against evil. While individual characters may have flaws, the underlying spiritual framework is depicted with respect and as a source of good.
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The series focuses on the adventures of the daughters of Inuyasha and Sesshomaru without exploring queer identities or relationships.
There is no available information to assess the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, 2020. Consequently, a comprehensive evaluation of its net impact, including specific character arcs or plot points, cannot be determined at this time due to insufficient data.
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon introduces new female protagonists who are the daughters of established characters from Inuyasha. All returning legacy characters from the Inuyasha series maintain their original, established genders.
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon is a Japanese anime sequel to Inuyasha. All characters, including the legacy characters and their descendants, maintain their original Japanese or fantasy race depictions consistent with the source material. There is no instance of a character established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
8.3
Critic Ratings
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