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Let's Go, Jets!

Let's Go, Jets!

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2017

Director

Hayato Kawai

Runtime

121 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Let's Go, Jets! succeeds as an empowering ensemble piece that prioritizes female leadership and athletic prowess. By focusing on a female-driven competitive environment, it moves away from typical male-centric sports narratives. However, the film remains limited by its adherence to traditional social hierarchies and a homogeneous cast. The emphasis on mentorship and strict discipline reinforces conventional institutional values rather than challenging them. While the international setting provides a backdrop for cross-cultural interaction, the core character dynamics lack the multi-layered breadth necessary for a higher diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Let's Go, Jets! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on the camaraderie and competition among members of a female cheerleading team. There are no clear LGBTQ+ identities or romantic arcs involving non-straight characters.

How does Let's Go, Jets! portray gender?

Good

The film highlights the strength and ability to act of female characters by centering the narrative around female students and their instructor. It emphasizes female leadership and physical prowess in a competitive environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Let's Go, Jets!?

Limited

The story is set in a Japanese high school and follows a largely homogenous cast. Although the setting shifts to the United States, there is no significant ethnic diversity among the characters.

How does Let's Go, Jets! represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes traditional social structures, particularly the importance of mentorship and strict discipline. It celebrates success through structured institutional participation without challenging existing social frameworks.

Does Let's Go, Jets! include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities included in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights women's ability to drive the story and leadership in a high-stakes competitive environment.
  • Challenges traditional gendered depictions of competence through athletic prowess.
  • Focuses on female camaraderie and disciplined group dynamics.

Limited or Absent

  • Increase racial and ethnic diversity within the main ensemble.
  • Explore more nuanced LGBTQ+ identities or romantic arcs.
  • Include characters with visible or invisible disabilities to enhance the way different parts of someone's identity overlap.

Official Synopsis

Female students, including Hikari Tomonaga, from a high school cheerdance club follow strict instructions from their teacher Kaoruko Saotome. They compete at the USA Cheerdance Championship.

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