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Ultraman Orb: Lend Me the Power of Bonds!

Ultraman Orb: Lend Me the Power of Bonds!

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2017

Director

Kiyotaka Taguchi

Runtime

72 minutes

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Ultraman Orb: Lend Me the Power of Bonds! is a classic genre film that upholds traditional heroic clichés and moral clarity. The narrative relies on well-established archetypes and maintains a conventional social hierarchy. It does not challenge cultural norms or engage in diverse storytelling, focusing instead on reinforcing standard genre conventions and moral clarity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ultraman Orb: Lend Me the Power of Bonds! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional structures that assume everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no characters with non-cisgender identities, and relationships are focused on friendship and competition rather than romantic ones.

How does Ultraman Orb: Lend Me the Power of Bonds! portray gender?

Limited

Male characters take the lead in driving the plot, while females play supporting roles and rarely have independent ability to act. They often observe rather than actively influence the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ultraman Orb: Lend Me the Power of Bonds!?

Limited

The film features a predominantly Japanese cast and setting. Extraterrestrial beings are used as cosmic entities, but the story does not delve into nuanced racial or ethnic identities.

How does Ultraman Orb: Lend Me the Power of Bonds! represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes traditional values such as duty and protection. Social bonds are portrayed as a unifying force, without critiquing systemic power dynamics.

Does Ultraman Orb: Lend Me the Power of Bonds! include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters are shown in peak physical condition for action sequences. There is no significant focus on visible or invisible disabilities in the main character arcs.

Present on Screen

  • Maintains clear moral clarity through traditional heroic archetypes.
  • Highlights the positive social value of interpersonal bonds and unity.

Limited or Absent

  • Female characters lack a significant role in driving the story and often remain in supporting roles.
  • Minimal representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or neurodivergent identities.
  • No exploration of non-cisgender identities or queer romantic narratives.

Official Synopsis

Ultraman Orb teams up with Ultraman X to battle the evil witch, Mulnau, who seeks to add Earth to her jewelry collection, with the help of Orb's long-time rival, Jugglas Juggler!

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