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New Showbiz Analysis

Kōji Wakamatsu’s film serves as a critique of social norms, particularly those related to family and consumerism. It highlights these institutions as sources of trauma and decay, challenging their stability. The film’s strength lies in its portrayal of characters who exist outside the conventional social order, presenting a complex, alienated perspective that contrasts with the post-war Japanese context. However, the film falls short in explicitly representing LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered relationships. Additionally, the cast lacks diversity, focusing mainly on the Japanese urban experience. Lastly, there are no significant portrayals of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Overall, the film excels in subverting traditional gender roles and critiquing post-war consumerism, but it could benefit from more diverse representation.