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Raiden

Name: Raiden
Director: Shōzō Makino, Sadatsugo Masuda
Released: 1928
Duration: 18 min

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Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

1928

Director

Shōzō Makino, Sadatsugo Masuda

Runtime

18 minutes

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Raiden functions as a historical document of early Japanese cinema, serving primarily as a comedic vehicle. It lacks the specific markers of diverse representation found in modern progressive narratives. The film reflects the cultural homogeneity and social norms of its time. It operates within the existing cultural context without attempting to challenge systemic social hierarchies. While historically significant due to Shōzō Makino's foundational role in the studio system, the film does not offer visible representation for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raiden have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships, adhering to the social norms of 1920s Japanese silent comedy.

How does Raiden portray gender?

Fair

Gender roles in the film likely follow traditional archetypes common in early silent comedies. There are no indications of strong female leads or disruptions of traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raiden?

Fair

The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the cultural landscape of 1928 Japan without the influence of Western-centric casting practices.

How does Raiden represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative follows the traditional storytelling frameworks of the Taishō and early Shōwa periods. It does not present stories that challenge prevailing social or religious structures.

Does Raiden include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the synopsis.

Present on Screen

The film avoids the whitewashing or Western-centric casting practices common in later eras.
It offers an authentic glimpse into the cultural homogeneity of 1920s Japanese cinema.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender characters.
There are no strong female characters or subversions of traditional gender roles.
The narrative does not address physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Raiden is a 1928 black and white Japanese silent film with benshi accompaniment directed by Shozo Makino and Sadatsugu Matsuda. It is a posthumous work by Makino and is the last film starring his son, Masahiro Makino, in his first role in a comedy film.

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