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Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
tv·TV-Y7·Jan 14, 2020·
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Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
tv
TV-Y7
January 14, 2020
Wokeometer Rating
7Woke
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts earns a high 7/10 woke score for DEI-forced all-POC casting, casual gay romance normalization in a kids' show, and identity politics overshadowing the adventure—avoid for agenda-free viewing.
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Detailed Analysis
"Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts" is a post-apocalyptic animated adventure series following a diverse young cast of protagonists—voiced entirely by actors of color, including biracial lead Kipo, Black Wolf, and Black Benson—as they navigate survival among mutant beasts, forge friendships, and promote themes of radical acceptance, self-discovery, and found family that parallel narratives of systemic oppression and prejudice against "others." The show prominently features LGBTQ+ representation through Benson's explicit coming-out as gay and his budding same-sex romance, normalized casually as central character arcs in a children's format, with creators intentionally pursuing expanded queer and racial diversity to challenge norms.
This progressive embedding of identity politics and DEI-driven casting into the entertainment-driven plot for impressionable young audiences warrants its overall woke score of 7/10, as it compromises narrative purity despite the engaging mutant adventure premise, drawing both activist praise and parental backlash.
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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We've run a full content analysis on Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts and scored it 7/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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What kind of woke content is in Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts's overall score.
Is Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts family-friendly?
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