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2019

Representation Score
Fair
2026
PGDirector
Shingo Yamashita
Runtime
141 minutes
Average Rating
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya! earns its high LGBTQ+ and gender scores by making a same-sex romance the emotional core and placing women in positions of narrative and virtual power. The yuri framing is not incidental; it shapes key decisions, from cohabitation to performance choices. Culturally, the film modernizes a classic folktale while depicting flexible, self-chosen family structures. Yet its racial and disability representation remains absent, limiting its broader inclusivity despite its progressive gender and queer themes. The overall score reflects this imbalance: strong in queer and female representation, weak in racial and disability visibility.
Category Breakdown
The film is explicitly framed as yuri, centering the romantic bond between Iroha and Kaguya. Their relationship drives the plot, culminating in a shared apartment and a mutual refusal to part.
Women lead the narrative as streamers, tournament winners, and virtual administrators. Male characters, including Iroha’s estranged brother, support the female leads rather than driving the action.
The cast is entirely Japanese, reflecting the film’s cultural setting. No characters of color or mixed-race pairings appear in the documented material.
The story reimagines a traditional folktale with a modern, tech-focused twist. It portrays family structures flexibly, with Iroha living independently and choosing a new living arrangement with Kaguya.
No characters with physical or mental disabilities are shown or identified in the plot summary or cast list.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Iroha's life gets knocked off its orbit when Kaguya, a carefree runaway from the Moon, moves in and convinces her to perform in a virtual world together.

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