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DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye

Name: DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye
Director: Abel Gongora, Fuga Yamashiro
Released: 2025
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

8.9/10

Excellent

2025

Director

Abel Gongora, Fuga Yamashiro

Runtime

93 minutes

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DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye succeeds in challenging traditional genre expectations by centering characters who play a significant role in driving the story. The film moves beyond simple supernatural clichés to explore complex social and psychological themes. While supernatural elements drive the plot, the character dynamics offer a sophisticated look at power and autonomy. The subversion of gender hierarchies and the critique of local authority structures provide a progressive narrative framework. However, some representations remain secondary to the central action. The exploration of psychological loss through possession risks relying on established clichés rather than deep, nuanced character studies.

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Category Breakdown

Does DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film delves into shifting emotional connections and intricate interpersonal dynamics. Jiji's presence disrupts the established romantic tension between the main characters, indicating a fluidity in their relationships.

How does DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye portray gender?

Good

Momo plays a central role in driving the plot who play a significant role in driving the story and physical capability. The narrative avoids damsel-in-distress clichés, presenting female characters as key combatants and decision-makers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye?

Good

The story incorporates global mythological elements, such as the Mongolian Death Worm, into a rural Japanese setting. This approach creates a cosmopolitan world-building style that transcends local boundaries.

How does DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye represent religion and culture?

Good

The conflict with the Kito family critiques established social hierarchies and local power structures. The depiction of the 'Evil Eye' challenges singular moralities through situational ethics.

Does DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye include disability representation?

Fair

Jiji’s transformation via the 'Evil Eye' explores the loss of bodily and mental autonomy. This provides a narrative look at the struggle for self-control against uncontrollable forces.

Present on Screen

Strong female roles through Momo's position as a central, capable protagonist.
Sophisticated world-building that blends local folklore with global mythological elements.
Effective critique of traditional social hierarchies and corrupt local power structures.

Limited or Absent

The portrayal of psychological struggle through possession risks leaning into common clichés.
LGBTQ+ themes remain secondary to the primary supernatural and action-driven plot.
Racial diversity is expressed through mythological metaphors rather than human character depth.

Official Synopsis

Momo and Okarun set out on their latest adventure, traveling to a hot springs town home rented by Jiji, Momo's childhood friend and former crush, with the goal to solve the mystery surrounding his family. When they arrive, strange locals derail their investigation before it can properly begin, and the group soon learns there's more lurking under the surface of the town than they could possibly have imagined. Theatrical event featuring four episodes of the anime, including the first three episodes of the second season, and an exclusive interview with series co-directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora.

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