7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Yasuke (2021)
Yasuke (2021)
Overview
A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a little girl with mysterious powers under his wing.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a little girl with mysterious powers under his wing.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series leans left due to its prominent themes of diverse representation, an outsider protagonist challenging oppressive power structures, and a narrative that champions the fight against tyranny and for individual identity.
The animated series features a Black historical figure as its central protagonist, inherently showcasing diversity in its lead character. The narrative primarily focuses on his personal journey and fantastical elements within feudal Japan, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The series features Natsumaru, a female warrior, who engages in and wins multiple close-quarters physical fights against male mercenary opponents using a katana during the defense of her village.
The film portrays Christianity negatively through its primary antagonist, Abraham, a Christian priest and sorcerer who is depicted as cruel, power-hungry, and destructive, seeking to exploit Japan with dark magic. His actions are consistently framed as villainous, with no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal.
The anime series 'Yasuke' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its storyline. The narrative focuses on its fantasy-action elements without engaging with LGBTQ+ representation.
There is currently not enough information available to assess the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in 'Yasuke, 2021'. Without specific plot details or character descriptions, a definitive evaluation cannot be made.
The anime series centers on the historical figure Yasuke, who is portrayed as male, consistent with historical records. Other significant characters introduced in the series are either original creations or historical figures whose gender remains unchanged from their established identities.
The anime 'Yasuke' (2021) depicts the historical figure Yasuke, an African man who served Oda Nobunaga. The character's portrayal as a Black samurai aligns with his documented historical race, therefore not constituting a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.2
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