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AIBOU: The Movie IV

Name: AIBOU: The Movie IV
Director: Hajime Hashimoto
Released: 2017
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

Hajime Hashimoto

Runtime

120 minutes

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AIBOU: The Movie IV functions as a conventional procedural thriller centered on national security and counter-terrorism. The narrative structure emphasizes the tension between state institutions and international criminal organizations, focusing on the preservation of national stability during a crisis. The film adheres to traditional storytelling formulas regarding authority and national stability, reinforcing established social and political hierarchies. Because the plot revolves around government negotiations and institutional competence, it lacks the deconstruction of social hierarchies often found in more diverse contemporary cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does AIBOU: The Movie IV have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses on traditional social structures and high-stakes international crime scenarios.

How does AIBOU: The Movie IV portray gender?

Fair

The cast is predominantly male, reflecting typical crime procedurals. Female characters are present but play supporting roles in a male-dominated narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is AIBOU: The Movie IV?

Fair

The story presents a localized perspective of Japanese national security. While there is an international criminal organization, the ethnic diversity of the cast is not explicitly confirmed.

How does AIBOU: The Movie IV represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes the importance of state institutions and social order. It upholds the stability of the existing political system against external threats.

Does AIBOU: The Movie IV include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Such identities are not used as plot devices or given significant roles.

Present on Screen

The film provides a high-stakes, professional look at state institutions and national security during a crisis.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
The cast hierarchy is heavily male-dominated, following traditional genre archetypes.
The film lacks explicit evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within its localized setting.
There is no visible representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A mysterious international crime organization makes a demand of 900 million yen from the Japanese government for the release of hostages. The group then targets a victory parade of a world sports game to commit indiscriminate terror.

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