Prime VideoYu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
The future of dueling is revving up! And with it begins a new legend! Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's! Welcome to New Domino City! Once the playground to legendary duelist Yugi Muto, this sprawling metropolis has since been transformed into a futuristic society where dueling has kicked into overdrive. With recent technological advancements made by KaibaCorp, dueling has undergone a metamorphosis that has revolutionized the makeup and pace of the game! It’s now a heart-pounding, adrenaline-filled and fuel injected competition where duelists ride supercharged hyper cycles called Duel Runners and battle it out in hi-octane contests called “Turbo Duels.” The winners and losers aren’t just separated by skill and strength… but by SPEED! However, for five special duelists, it's not just about winning or losing anymore - it's about survival, for they are the chosen "Signers" who have been marked by destiny to uncover the secrets of the five dragons!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
The future of dueling is revving up! And with it begins a new legend! Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's! Welcome to New Domino City! Once the playground to legendary duelist Yugi Muto, this sprawling metropolis has since been transformed into a futuristic society where dueling has kicked into overdrive. With recent technological advancements made by KaibaCorp, dueling has undergone a metamorphosis that has revolutionized the makeup and pace of the game! It’s now a heart-pounding, adrenaline-filled and fuel injected competition where duelists ride supercharged hyper cycles called Duel Runners and battle it out in hi-octane contests called “Turbo Duels.” The winners and losers aren’t just separated by skill and strength… but by SPEED! However, for five special duelists, it's not just about winning or losing anymore - it's about survival, for they are the chosen "Signers" who have been marked by destiny to uncover the secrets of the five dragons!
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic class inequality and authoritarian control, championing social justice and collective action to dismantle oppressive structures and foster a more equitable society.
The movie, an anime series, features a cast that is diverse in character design and roles, consistent with its Japanese origin, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of social class and personal growth, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of its main characters without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The show features Sherry LeBlanc, who demonstrates physical prowess by engaging in and winning hand-to-hand combat against multiple male opponents. Her victories are achieved through skill and agility, not relying on superpowers or advanced technology.
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The show's focus remains on its core plot of card dueling, friendship, and destiny, without exploring queer identities or relationships.
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's is an original anime series within the franchise, introducing a new cast of characters. It does not feature any established characters from prior Yu-Gi-Oh! installments or source material whose gender has been changed.
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's is an original anime series. Its characters were created for this specific installment and do not have prior canonical racial depictions from earlier source material or installments that are being altered within the show itself.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
8.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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