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Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense

Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2017

TV-14

Director

Susumu Mitsunaka

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This film operates as a traditional sports drama centered on meritocracy and institutional discipline. The narrative structure upholds established social hierarchies and cultural uniformity, offering limited opportunities for demographic diversity. The story focuses on the athletic camaraderie of male protagonists within a Japanese context, reinforcing conventional gender roles and social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual and cisgender relationships, with no visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships among the main characters.

How does Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male athletes, with females playing supporting roles such as team managers. These roles reinforce traditional gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense?

Limited

The cast is predominantly Japanese, with no evident multicultural or racial diversity.

How does Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights traditional values like discipline, respect for authority, and the importance of organized competition, emphasizing social unity and hard work.

Does Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense include disability representation?

Minimal

The characters are portrayed as fully able-bodied athletes, with no significant depiction of physical or cognitive disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film successfully captures the intense camaraderie and disciplined teamwork characteristic of the sports genre.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities and diverse gender roles.
  • The cast is ethnically homogeneous, lacking multicultural depth.
  • Female characters are confined to supportive roles rather than being active participants.

Official Synopsis

A compilation film depicting the match against Aoba Johsai High School in the second season of the anime series. It will also include new scenes portraying what happened after the match.

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