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Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down

Name: Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down
Director: Keitaro Motonaga
Released: 2015
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2015

Not Rated

Director

Keitaro Motonaga

Runtime

87 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a genre-focused story that emphasizes existential themes and character-driven combat. It highlights strong female characters but lacks diverse representation. The setting is culturally specific and ethnically homogeneous, focusing on a localized reality rather than a global perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't show non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. It focuses on existential struggles and personal connections without exploring LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down portray gender?

Good

Characters like Mitsuru Kirijo and Yukari Takeba have strong roles and fight skills. Mitsuru's leadership and high status challenge the idea of submissive women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down?

Limited

The cast is made up of people from similar ethnic backgrounds, reflecting a specific Japanese city. There is no effort to blend races or cultures.

How does Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on individual and existential themes rather than traditional religion or laws. Characters work together as a specialized team to face supernatural threats.

Does Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't show visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illnesses. Characters are known for their combat roles rather than health issues.

Present on Screen

Female characters like Mitsuru Kirijo have strong roles, intelligence, and combat skills.
The film challenges the stereotype of submissive women through strong female leadership.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.
There is a noticeable absence of racial diversity or intentional color-blind casting.
The narrative doesn't include depictions of disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illness.

Official Synopsis

The season turns to autumn and the fight of Makoto and his group S.E.E.S. with the strange monsters known as ‘Shadows’ is getting closer to the end. Makoto and his allies engage in life-or-death battles with Shadows in order to end the Dark Hour. Through the battles, some must face the deaths of friends and family, some must notice what precious things must be protected, and some must find meaning in the battles that have occurred. In front of Makoto, the mysterious transfer student Ryoji Mochizuki appears. When the group greets a new morning, the gears of fate begin to turn. A fight revolving around each of the heroes' bonds begins...

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