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Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (OVA)

Name: Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (OVA)
Director: Seiki Takuno
Released: 2014
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

6.6/10

Good

2014

TV-14

Director

Seiki Takuno

Runtime

60 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The OVA uses its supernatural premise to challenge social and gendered hierarchies. By swapping the roles of the honor student and the delinquent, it disrupts conventional expectations of competence and social standing. However, the work remains conventional in its depiction of race and sexual orientation. The setting is culturally specific and ethnically homogeneous, offering limited room for broader multicultural representation. Ultimately, the film explores social stratification, using identity fluidity as a comedic and developmental mechanic rather than a tool for deep social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (OVA) have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around romantic tension between two main characters. Body-swapping provides a subtle look at identity fluidity, but it does not explicitly feature LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.

How does Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (OVA) portray gender?

Good

The film challenges traditional gender roles by making the female lead the academic authority. Body-swapping allows for a temporary inversion of typical gendered perceptions and roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (OVA)?

Fair

The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the specific Japanese high school setting. The narrative does not explore multiculturalism or offer opportunities for diverse racial representation.

How does Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (OVA) represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot critiques rigid institutional authority through the perspective of a social outcast. It focuses on localized social dynamics rather than a broader critique of global institutions.

Does Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (OVA) include disability representation?

Limited

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are central to the story. Supernatural abilities serve as plot devices rather than explorations of neurodivergence or physical disability.

Present on Screen

Uses supernatural premise to challenge social and gender hierarchies.
Highlights characters on the social fringes to critique institutional authority.
Effectively deconstructs academic and social hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Offers limited opportunities for multicultural or racial exploration.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Shiraishi Urara is the top student in her school. One day, due to an accidental kiss, Urara finds herself in the body of the school delinquent, Yamada Ryuu! In trying to switch back to their own bodies, Urara and Ryuu discover that kissing causes them to switch bodies, which leads to their discovery that there are 7 witches in their school. They soon try to uncover the identities of the 7 witches...

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