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Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie

Name: Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie
Director: Hiroaki Matsuyama
Released: 2016
Duration: 126 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2016

Director

Hiroaki Matsuyama

Runtime

126 minutes

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Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie is a traditional genre piece that emphasizes historical fantasy and the hero's journey over social commentary. The narrative structure relies on well-known clichés of time travel and historical destiny. Because the film upholds conventional power structures, it lacks the complexity needed for a higher diversity rating, focusing instead on a homogeneous exploration of Japanese history.

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Category Breakdown

Does Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on two male protagonists and does not include non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It also does not critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie portray gender?

Limited

The main conflict revolves around male-centric themes focused on leadership and competition among men. The story operates within patriarchal structures and does not give prominent roles to women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie?

Limited

Set in 1549 Japan, the film features a predominantly Japanese cast. It lacks diverse ethnic representation and does not explore complex racial issues.

How does Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the tension between modern values and feudal traditions. Religious institutions serve as a historical backdrop without being critiqued for systemic issues.

Does Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie include disability representation?

Minimal

The historical figure's physical weakness is used as a plot device but is not portrayed with nuance or depth regarding disability.

Present on Screen

The film offers a culturally specific look at Japanese history and identity through a historical fantasy lens.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks prominent female roles and does not challenge traditional patriarchal hierarchies.
It does not include diverse ethnic representation or complex racial issues.
Disability is used merely as a plot device without nuanced portrayal.

Official Synopsis

Saburo is a high school student good in sports, but not very good with his studies. One day, Saburo travels back in time and arrives in the Sengoku period of 1549. There, Saburo meets Nobunaga Oda who looks and sounds just like Saburo. Nobunaga Oda is the son of a warlord and magistrate of the lower Owari Province. Nobunaga Oda though is physically weak and he asks Saburo to take his place. Then, Saburo as Nobunaga Oda attempts to unify the country of Japan.

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