Trans Allegories in Film: 'Nimona' (2023)
Animation as a medium of storytelling can be thought to be open to all ages and as I hope my reading will reveal, 'Nimona' could be interpreted as a transgender story.
Heli-X
The first play in the series. After the third world war, advances in genetic engineering have led to the creation of TRANS, a technology that allows people to freely choose their gender. However, some people who have undergone this procedure have gained various abilities beyond human comprehension. We call these people Heli-X.
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The first play in the series. After the third world war, advances in genetic engineering have led to the creation of TRANS, a technology that allows people to freely choose their gender. However, some people who have undergone this procedure have gained various abilities beyond human comprehension. We call these people Heli-X.
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Genre:Action, Science Fiction
Written By:Nobuhiro Mouri
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Runtime:140 minutes
Studio:Odyssey (JP), Toei Video Company
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