HuluKill la Kill (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Honnouji Academy is forcefully ruled by the iron-fisted control of its student council and its president, Satsuki Kiryuin. Transfer student, Ryuko Matoi, arrives on campus carrying a giant sword, that is actually half of a scissor. She is looking for the woman who holds the other half of her sword who killed her father. It is said that Satsuki Kiryuin knows the identity of the killer but when Ryuko confronts her she is beaten by the student council and their powerful "Goku Uniforms" whom she cannot match in strength. However, once Ryuko receives her own "Kamui" by the name of Senketsu, the odds are lifted in her favor.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Honnouji Academy is forcefully ruled by the iron-fisted control of its student council and its president, Satsuki Kiryuin. Transfer student, Ryuko Matoi, arrives on campus carrying a giant sword, that is actually half of a scissor. She is looking for the woman who holds the other half of her sword who killed her father. It is said that Satsuki Kiryuin knows the identity of the killer but when Ryuko confronts her she is beaten by the student council and their powerful "Goku Uniforms" whom she cannot match in strength. However, once Ryuko receives her own "Kamui" by the name of Senketsu, the odds are lifted in her favor.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing totalitarian control, enforced conformity, and the exploitation of humanity by a powerful elite, championing individual freedom and rebellion against oppressive systems.
The movie features a predominantly Japanese cast, consistent with its origin, and does not engage in explicit racial or gender recasting of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on themes of individuality and challenging oppressive systems, with a focus on female agency, but it does not explicitly critique traditional male or white identities.
Secondary
Kill la Kill features a deeply significant and emotionally resonant bond between its two female protagonists, Ryuko Matoi and Mako Mankanshoku, which is widely interpreted as queer. This relationship is portrayed as overwhelmingly positive and affirming, serving as a vital source of strength, support, and motivation for Ryuko throughout the series.
The show features multiple female characters, notably Ryuko Matoi and Satsuki Kiryuin, who frequently engage in and win direct physical combat against male opponents. Their victories are achieved through skill, martial arts, and melee weapons, often enhanced by their sentient uniforms.
Kill la Kill is an original anime series, meaning all its characters were created for this specific show. There are no pre-existing characters from prior source material or history whose gender could have been changed.
Kill la Kill is an original anime series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for this specific series, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record to establish a different race for any character.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
8.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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