Tornado (2025)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.0

Overview

A Japanese puppeteer's daughter gets caught up with criminals when their show crosses paths with a crime gang, led by Sugarman and his son Little Sugar....

Starring Cast

Kôki • Nathan Malone • Tim Roth

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

FemPower: Yes

Overview

A Japanese puppeteer's daughter gets caught up with criminals when their show crosses paths with a crime gang, led by Sugarman and his son Little Sugar....

Starring Cast

Kôki • Nathan Malone • Tim Roth

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film leans left by primarily critiquing unchecked capitalism and the dangers of unregulated power, framing the central problem as the consequences of a society devoid of strong governance and emphasizing the struggle for survival in such an environment.

Diversity: HighConfidence: Medium

The movie features a Japanese protagonist in a Scottish setting, which introduces significant cultural diversity and explores themes of identity and belonging. While the casting demonstrates intentional DEI, the narrative primarily focuses on the protagonist's journey and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center other DEI themes.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The film features a young Japanese woman protagonist who navigates a world dominated by men. She uses her skills and resilience to engage in and win physical confrontations against male opponents, ultimately achieving her goal of revenge.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Based on available information, the film 'Tornado' does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on survival and conflict, with no explicit representation of queer identities or issues.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The provided information explicitly states that Tornado (2025) does not involve gender swapping of characters and maintains traditional gender roles without altering character genders from source material or historical expectations. The lead character, Tornado, is a young Japanese woman, consistent with the film's narrative.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film features a new, original Japanese protagonist, Tornado, in an 18th-century Scottish setting. This is presented as a unique cross-cultural narrative choice and casting, not a change from a previously established character's race.