Battle Through the Heavens (2017–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.5

Overview

In a land where no magic is present. A land where the strong make the rules and weak have to obey. A land filled with alluring treasures and beauty, yet also filled with unforeseen danger. Three years ago, Xiao Yan, who ...

Starring Cast

Yiwen Chen • Pei Zhang • Su Wan

Where to watch

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Yiwen Chen • Pei Zhang • Su Wan

Where to watch

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's central narrative champions individual responsibility and self-reliance as the primary means to overcome adversity and achieve power within a hierarchical world, aligning with themes often associated with conservative values.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features an entirely East Asian cast, consistent with its fictional ancient Chinese setting, and does not involve race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, a xianxia fantasy, focuses on cultivation and power struggles without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making Western-centric DEI themes central to its plot.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features multiple powerful female characters, including Xiao Xun'er, Medusa, and Yun Yun, who consistently engage in and win direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. They utilize martial arts, melee weapons, and cultivation-based abilities to achieve victory.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Battle Through the Heavens does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story's focus is entirely on heterosexual relationships and a male protagonist's journey of cultivation and power.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: Medium

The live-action adaptation of "Battle Through the Heavens" maintains the established genders of its core characters from the original web novel. No significant characters who were canonically male or female in the source material are portrayed as a different gender in the show.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The live-action adaptation of the Chinese xianxia novel features characters who were originally established as East Asian and are portrayed by East Asian actors, consistent with the source material. No characters established as one race are portrayed as a different race.