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No. 6
tv·TV-14·Jul 8, 2011·
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No. 6
tv
TV-14
July 8, 2011
Wokeometer Rating
6Mixed
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
No. 6 balances classic dystopian sci-fi themes of control and survival with a central m/m romance that shapes character arcs and key decisions. This mix of genre elements and integrated relationship focus yields its moderate 6/10 score.
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Detailed Analysis
No. 6 follows protagonists Shion and Nezumi as they expose the experiments, parasitic threats, and systemic control underlying the seemingly perfect dystopian city-state of No. 6, blending traditional sci-fi survival and escape themes across its 11 episodes.
The show's content profile centers on this core premise while integrating a prominent m/m romance as a focal character arc and motivation, including explicit kisses, declarations, and emotional intimacy that drive key plot decisions and subvert certain tropes. This LGBTQ+ representation forms the primary source of thematic centrality for progressive messaging, set within an action-dystopia framework that drew mixed 2011-era audience reactions. The official overall woke score for the show is 6/10, reflecting the balance between standard genre elements and the integrated same-sex relationship.
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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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Is No. 6 Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on No. 6 and scored it 6/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in No. 6?
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 No. 6's overall score.
Is No. 6 family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). No. 6 is rated TV-14. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score tv shows?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
