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Ajin: Demi-Human

Name: Ajin: Demi-Human
Director: Katsuyuki Motohiro
Released: 2017
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2017

Director

Katsuyuki Motohiro

Runtime

109 minutes

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Ajin: Demi-Human is a genre-driven exploration of systemic 'othering.' It effectively uses the supernatural Ajin condition as a metaphor for underrepresented identities fighting for autonomy against oppressive state institutions. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities, focusing instead on a narrow critique of institutional power and medical commodification.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ajin: Demi-Human have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-traditional gender identities. The story revolves around the biological differences between humans and Ajin.

How does Ajin: Demi-Human portray gender?

Fair

The movie features male protagonists and antagonists, while females play supporting roles within traditional action-thriller structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ajin: Demi-Human?

Limited

Set in a modern Japanese context, the cast is primarily homogeneous. The plot emphasizes biological 'otherness' rather than ethnic diversity.

How does Ajin: Demi-Human represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques institutional ethics by depicting the state as an oppressive force. It challenges societal norms through the chaotic actions of Satō.

Does Ajin: Demi-Human include disability representation?

Fair

The Ajin condition serves as a metaphor for invisible disabilities and neurodivergence. Characters struggle for control against a society that views them as anomalies.

Present on Screen

Uses the Ajin condition as a powerful metaphor for neurodivergence and invisible disabilities.
Offers a sharp critique of state authority and institutional surveillance ethics.
Explores complex themes of moral relativism and the struggle for individual autonomy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks LGBTQ+ representation and characters with non-traditional gender identities.
Relies on conventional gender stereotypes with a male-dominated cast and supporting female roles.
Maintains a homogeneous cast that lacks ethnic or racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

Kei Nagai dies in a car accident, but realises he is a type of immortal known as Ajin. Hunted by humans, Ajin is eventually found by the government and used as a subject in cruel experiments. He finds fellow demi-humans along the way as he escapes and goes on the run.

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