Apple TVScooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
The Mystery Inc. gang takes a trip to Japan and finds themselves circling Asia and the Pacific in a treasure hunt, racing against the vengeful Black Samurai and his Ninja warriors to find the legendary Sword of Fate, an ancientblade fabled to possess extraordinary supernaturalpowers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
The Mystery Inc. gang takes a trip to Japan and finds themselves circling Asia and the Pacific in a treasure hunt, racing against the vengeful Black Samurai and his Ninja warriors to find the legendary Sword of Fate, an ancientblade fabled to possess extraordinary supernaturalpowers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is an apolitical mystery adventure centered on solving a puzzle and unmasking a villain, without engaging with or promoting any specific political ideologies. Its themes of teamwork and justice are universal and not tied to a particular political leaning.
The movie features traditional casting for its main characters. While it includes a diverse supporting cast appropriate to its Japanese setting, it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film features two female characters, Daphne Blake and Miyumi, who are both proficient in martial arts. They repeatedly engage in and win close-quarters physical fights against multiple male ninja opponents throughout the movie.
This animated Scooby-Doo film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on the gang's typical mystery-solving antics, focusing on a supernatural adventure in Japan without incorporating any queer representation.
The film features the established Scooby-Doo characters, all retaining their canonical genders. No new or adapted characters are identified as having their gender changed from prior canon or historical record.
The main characters (Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma) are consistently depicted as white, aligning with their established canon. New characters introduced in the film do not constitute race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
7.7
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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