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Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High

Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Akira Nagai

Runtime

118 minutes

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The film functions as a concentrated study of ambition within a highly homogeneous, male-dominated environment. It prioritizes the mechanics of power and social maneuvering over any form of progressive representation or systemic critique. Because the narrative centers on mastering existing institutional hierarchies, it reinforces traditional social and gendered dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film operates within a framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no queer narratives or non-cisgender identities present.

How does Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High portray gender?

Limited

The narrative is driven almost exclusively by male characters within a masculine hierarchy. Female characters exist only on the periphery and have little influence in the central political struggle.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High?

Fair

The setting and casting are culturally homogeneous, reflecting a specific Japanese social context. The film lacks intentionality regarding diverse ethnic perspectives or multi-layered representation.

How does Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on navigating established institutional power rather than critiquing social structures. Characters seek to master existing hierarchies instead of dismantling them.

Does Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined by their social and political roles rather than lived experiences of disability.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a focused, culturally specific look at the intense social maneuvering within a Japanese private academy.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks women's ability to drive the story, relegating women to the periphery of the central political conflict.
  • There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
  • The film fails to include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The casting and story lack ethnic diversity or multi-layered representation.

Official Synopsis

Teiichi Akaba is a student at a prestigious private male high school known for producing important politicians and bureaucrats. His dream is to become the prime minster and make his own country. To help achieve his dream, he wants to become elected as his school's student council president. The elected student president receives privileges and a better chance for promotions later in the political & bureaucrat world. A power struggle takes place surrounding the student election.

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