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Haunted Campus

Name: Haunted Campus
Director: Satoshi Takemoto
Released: 2016
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2016

Director

Satoshi Takemoto

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Haunted Campus sticks closely to the conventions of Japanese horror-comedy. The narrative structure emphasizes genre clichés, such as the protective male lead and supernatural mysteries, without delving into meaningful explorations of identity. While the film offers a cohesive experience for fans of the genre, it does not attempt to challenge traditional romantic and gendered archetypes. Character dynamics and casting choices remain conventional, lacking characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film serves as a culturally specific piece that adheres to traditional romantic and gendered structures without seeking to subvert them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haunted Campus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on a romantic relationship between Shinji and Koyomi, which follows traditional heterosexual norms. There are no representations of non-traditional gender identities or critiques of conventional romantic relationships.

How does Haunted Campus portray gender?

Fair

The plot revolves around the male protagonist's desire to protect the female lead, following typical genre expectations without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haunted Campus?

Limited

The film features a largely homogeneous cast reflecting its local setting. It does not include multicultural casting or metaphors to explore ethnic diversity.

How does Haunted Campus represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative uses common Japanese media clichés, focusing on supernatural mysteries rather than critiquing traditional social or cultural institutions.

Does Haunted Campus include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters shown dealing with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The protagonist's fear of ghosts is used for comedic effect without deeper psychological exploration.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established Japanese genre clichés to create a cohesive horror-comedy experience.
The narrative provides a clear, character-driven mystery centered on collegiate life and supernatural elements.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, relying instead on traditional heterosexual relationships.
Gender roles follow traditional hierarchies, with the male protagonist's protective instincts driving the plot.
The cast is predominantly homogenous, missing opportunities for multicultural or diverse casting.

Official Synopsis

Shinji Yagami (Yuma Nakayama) is a university student. He is easily frightened, due to seeing ghosts. He has feelings for Koyomi Nada (Haruka Shimazaki). To protect Koyomi Nada, Shinji and Koyomi joins the occult research group at their university. They try to solve a mystery of the haunted campus with members of their occult group.

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