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Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 2

Its mangaka stated on the record that "i've always had the mindset of drawing the kind of manga I'd want to see, When drawing battle scenes, if I get bored, I throw in a joke or two to make it more…" 1. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 4 of 100 2. Relative to the expected cast make-up for its production origin, on-screen representation registers below the baseline for Asian 3.

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    Creator statementmangaka: "I've always had the mindset of drawing the kind of manga I'd want to see. When drawing battle scenes, if I get bored, I throw in a joke or two to make it more fun for myself."LiveAbout, Interview with Manga Artist Tite Kubo source ↗
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    Content balanceAdvocacy 4 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1
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    RepresentationRepresentation vs production-origin baseline: Asian 33.WhatSphere representation model, score_version 1

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Synopsis

For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil.

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceYoung Men
Targeted

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
75
Young Women
40
Older Men
60
Older Women
25
Advocacy4
Entertainment

Audience Representation

White
40
Black
46
Hispanic
48
Asian
33
South Asian
48
Middle Eastern
48
Indigenous
50
Mixed
42
Other
48
LGBTQ+
0

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