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Summer Time Machine Blues

Summer Time Machine Blues

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2005

Director

Katsuyuki Motohiro

Runtime

107 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Summer Time Machine Blues is a character-driven science fiction comedy that emphasizes time travel and philosophical themes. The film stays within conventional social structures and historical context, avoiding broader social commentary. It focuses on the personal journeys of a group of high school students in a localized setting, without challenging societal norms or power structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Summer Time Machine Blues have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional heterosexual and cisgender norms, with no representation of non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Summer Time Machine Blues portray gender?

Fair

Female characters adhere to traditional gender roles typical of the 1970s, reflecting the era’s social dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Summer Time Machine Blues?

Limited

The story takes place in a homogeneous Japanese high school setting, without diverse racial or ethnic representation.

How does Summer Time Machine Blues represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot unfolds within a secular, middle-class context, avoiding religious or political themes and focusing on personal responsibility.

Does Summer Time Machine Blues include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does the narrative address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

  • Offers cultural authenticity through its localized 1970s Japanese setting.
  • Presents a sophisticated exploration of time loops and causality.

Limited or Absent

  • Could benefit from representing non-cisgender and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Includes no characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • Does not feature multi-layered casting to represent broader racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

The members of a sci-fi club accidentally spill Coke on the remote controller of an air-conditioner during summer and suddenly a time machine appears in their sweating bath-like clubroom.

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