Prime VideoAtelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout the Animation (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
Ryza is an ordinary girl. Tired of boring village life, she escapes the village to gather with her good friends in a secret location to talk of their dreams and plan thrilling adventures. One day, the determined Ryza and company decide to head for the forbidden "island across the shore" as their first exploration trip. Together with the alchemist and other friends they meet there, they have a "summer adventure" that they will never forget.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Ryza is an ordinary girl. Tired of boring village life, she escapes the village to gather with her good friends in a secret location to talk of their dreams and plan thrilling adventures. One day, the determined Ryza and company decide to head for the forbidden "island across the shore" as their first exploration trip. Together with the alchemist and other friends they meet there, they have a "summer adventure" that they will never forget.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative primarily focuses on universal coming-of-age and ethical themes such as personal responsibility and the ethical use of power within a fantasy setting, deliberately avoiding engagement with specific political ideologies or real-world political issues.
The anime features a homogeneous cast within a fantasy setting, focusing on personal growth and adventure rather than explicit racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity. The narrative does not engage with systemic equity issues or offer critical portrayals of traditional identities, aligning with typical JRPG fantasy storytelling.
Secondary
The show features Ryza, the main female protagonist, who engages in direct physical combat using melee weapons and hand-to-hand techniques. She participates in numerous group battles against male opponents, where she contributes to the party's victories through physical strikes, tactical skills, and alchemy-based items.
The film does not explicitly address or represent LGBTQ+ identities or themes. Its narrative centers on adventure, friendship, and personal growth, without notable or direct portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community. The focus remains on fantasy elements rather than sexual or gender identity.
The animation maintains consistent gender representation for all main and supporting characters, aligning with their established genders in the original game source material. No characters' on-screen gender differs from their canonical portrayal.
The characters and setting are entirely fictional, originating from a Japanese game with stylized anime designs. The source material does not establish any character as a specific real-world race, making a race swap impossible by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
6.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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