NetflixSAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.7
Overview
Seiya and the Knights of the Zodiac rise again to protect the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, but a dark prophecy hangs over them all.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Seiya and the Knights of the Zodiac rise again to protect the reincarnation of the goddess Athena, but a dark prophecy hangs over them all.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a classic hero's journey to protect a divine figure from a corrupt organization, emphasizing individual destiny and heroism. Its themes are rooted in universal fantasy tropes rather than explicit political ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a visibly diverse cast, including actors of Japanese-American and Latino heritage in prominent roles, adapting characters from its Japanese source material. The narrative primarily focuses on its mythological plot and character development, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
The show features Mylock, a highly skilled martial artist, who is depicted winning multiple close-quarters physical fights against male opponents, including her student Seiya and several armed soldiers.
The adaptation features significant gender swaps for established characters. Andromeda Shun, canonically male in the source material, is portrayed as female. Similarly, Milo, the Scorpio Gold Saint, is also depicted as female, diverging from the original male portrayal.
Several characters, including Saori Kido (renamed Sienna), Mitsumasa Kido (renamed Alman Kido), Tatsumi Tokumaru (renamed Vander Guraad), and Ikki (renamed Magnus), who were originally Japanese in the source material, are portrayed as white/caucasian in this adaptation.
The film 'SAINT SEIYA: Knights of the Zodiac' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating for its net impact.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
2.0
N/A
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